72g Bowfront Mbuna Tank
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I am not sure of how I would redesign it, haven't thought about it. I will think about it and let you know though. One thing I can say is that there is quite a bit of poop floating around the tank since it is not settling. :irked: I am thinking of turning the jets off for awhile and seeing what happens, I will report back!
Even though both of the filters I was using to grow the bacteria broke the day before I was going to add the fish I have to say it worked out great! (I just put the media into the basket in the tank) I have been testing the tank 2-3 times a day and have not seen any ammonia or nitrites yet! Adding all the fish at once is the best way to go but you must have sufficient bacteria to support the new bio-load increase, optimally fishless cycle is what you want to do. I had fish in the tank already so I just used another empty tank with a filter, some "used" filter media (starter colony) and a heater (set to mid 80's) to grow the extra bacteria.
Thanks Coler, means a lot coming from you! I'm still waiting for your updated tank photos. :grinyes:
I am not sure of how I would redesign it, haven't thought about it. I will think about it and let you know though. One thing I can say is that there is quite a bit of poop floating around the tank since it is not settling. :irked: I am thinking of turning the jets off for awhile and seeing what happens, I will report back!
Even though both of the filters I was using to grow the bacteria broke the day before I was going to add the fish I have to say it worked out great! (I just put the media into the basket in the tank) I have been testing the tank 2-3 times a day and have not seen any ammonia or nitrites yet! Adding all the fish at once is the best way to go but you must have sufficient bacteria to support the new bio-load increase, optimally fishless cycle is what you want to do. I had fish in the tank already so I just used another empty tank with a filter, some "used" filter media (starter colony) and a heater (set to mid 80's) to grow the extra bacteria.
Thanks Dude, kinda put me off the jets a little now. Would like a wave maker at the bottom do the same kind of job?
I intend to fishless cycle, I have a source of ammonia and some starter bacteria in a bottle (dubious, but apparently this is one of the few brands that works). I also have my existing tank which I could snatch some filter media from (do I need to worry about transfering diseases there though? - my tank is fine I think (all fish healthy), but if I can transfer bad stuff, I don't want to take the risk).
Cheers again Bro.
Not sure about the wave maker idea, I wonder if anyone has tried it???
It is possible to transmit disease from a "seemingly" healthy tank but unlikely. I would get some advice from more experienced members but I would think that at the high temp you will keep the tank at during the fishless cycle and the copious amounts of ammonia being added to the tank not much would survive long! I seem to get nematodes during my fishless cycles for some reason though.
Once I add fish they are never seen again.
UPDATE!! I will be getting my OB zebras soon because they are now over an inch, woohoo! Still trying to figure out my bottom dwellers right now.
It is possible to transmit disease from a "seemingly" healthy tank but unlikely. I would get some advice from more experienced members but I would think that at the high temp you will keep the tank at during the fishless cycle and the copious amounts of ammonia being added to the tank not much would survive long! I seem to get nematodes during my fishless cycles for some reason though.
Once I add fish they are never seen again.UPDATE!! I will be getting my OB zebras soon because they are now over an inch, woohoo! Still trying to figure out my bottom dwellers right now.
So I turned the jets off and definitely noticed more waste on the sand & no real reduction in the debris in the water column. Jets are back on!
The water is just full of debris though. Not poop or anything but just "dust", almost looks like tiny bubbles but it isn't. If the fish swim fast over the rocks it stirs it all up too. When I rearranged the rock I rinsed them all in tank water and it was better but it's back to being cloudy again. Any ideas? I may make another thread for this question cause this is really irking me! :mad2: All my tanks are crystal clear except this one.
Got my OBs today!! :dance: They are tiny but VERY cute!
Don't mind the Christmas light reflection please.
I got a decent shot of my M. cyanerhabdos while trying to photograph the new guys though.
(I messed around with the flash on and off)
Full tank shots (free hand!) I removed the WHITE basket and replaced it with the purple mesh shoved in the back corner, at least it is not AS noticeable.
Pictures came out better right!? These colors are more true to life. Enjoy & feedback please?
The water is just full of debris though. Not poop or anything but just "dust", almost looks like tiny bubbles but it isn't. If the fish swim fast over the rocks it stirs it all up too. When I rearranged the rock I rinsed them all in tank water and it was better but it's back to being cloudy again. Any ideas? I may make another thread for this question cause this is really irking me! :mad2: All my tanks are crystal clear except this one.
Got my OBs today!! :dance: They are tiny but VERY cute!
Don't mind the Christmas light reflection please.
I got a decent shot of my M. cyanerhabdos while trying to photograph the new guys though.
(I messed around with the flash on and off)
Full tank shots (free hand!) I removed the WHITE basket and replaced it with the purple mesh shoved in the back corner, at least it is not AS noticeable.
Pictures came out better right!? These colors are more true to life. Enjoy & feedback please?
Thank you buddy!
I am now trying to decide on what kind of filter I want to add to replace the eheim 2013. :read:
I am now trying to decide on what kind of filter I want to add to replace the eheim 2013. :read:
I am definitely considering a Rena canister. I am also considering something to polish the water....maybe.
*EDIT* I think a Rena (XP2 or XP3) is going to be the winner, now just find a good deal.
*EDIT* I think a Rena (XP2 or XP3) is going to be the winner, now just find a good deal.
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Cool sounds like a plan. i have 2 XP3 and 1 marineland C220.
The 2 XP3's are on my 120gal and the C220 is on my 55gal with great results. so yeah i got a good deal on my XP series, i ordered an XP3 from my bros pet shop at cost that was sweet and the same week i was out and about and i noticed a yard sale with tanks and equipment so i did a u-turn and to my amazement they had an XP3 sitting right there on the lawn and i was like i have to have that, they had a 50 buck price on it and i was like man i only have 25 bucks and they took it, i was like yay and he went on to tell me it was only a few months old. can you say score. hehehe.
But really the XP series are real easy to operate and you will enjoy the convenience of them while maintaining them.
Good luck buddy i hope you find a deal like i did.. take care..
The 2 XP3's are on my 120gal and the C220 is on my 55gal with great results. so yeah i got a good deal on my XP series, i ordered an XP3 from my bros pet shop at cost that was sweet and the same week i was out and about and i noticed a yard sale with tanks and equipment so i did a u-turn and to my amazement they had an XP3 sitting right there on the lawn and i was like i have to have that, they had a 50 buck price on it and i was like man i only have 25 bucks and they took it, i was like yay and he went on to tell me it was only a few months old. can you say score. hehehe.
But really the XP series are real easy to operate and you will enjoy the convenience of them while maintaining them.
Good luck buddy i hope you find a deal like i did.. take care..
