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« on: February 04, 2010, 02:26:03 AM » |
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well been cycling tanks forever it seems and got 2 outta 4 done so ive been looking at these empty tanks wondering what to do with them.
insert idea : ill make my first diy background
insert frustration : read way too many step by steps
insert trip to lowes : got everything i needed
will insert pictures tomorrow or next day for everyone's yays or boos
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2010, 10:48:21 AM » |
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I feel spoiled ... I've never had to cycle a tank. 1 - take water from existing tanks 2 - take filter media from another tank 3 - take rocks/sand/gravel from another tank Voila .... ready for fish  Bring on those pics, Lowes is the best store, next to a fish shop  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2010, 03:33:43 PM » |
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yes best way is to set up another filter about 1 week before your going to setup your new tank to let the bacteria grow and then you have a head start and no need for cycling (just done this last week for my new tank lol).
@ AlleyCat - What filter you running, external?
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twistedfisher
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, 11:32:36 PM » |
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got it and my fingers cut shaped sanded and primed today gonna do the coloring a bit later then install it tomarrow and i shall share once i fill it and hope to get a lot of opinions on it for my first go around and lemme know where i messed up lol.
anyone know how to hide a double sponge filter?
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2010, 11:39:26 PM » |
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@ AlleyCat - What filter you running, external? 5-30 gal. tanks have sponges 40-75 gal HOBs 125's Canisters |
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 12:31:12 AM » |
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im using a double sponge in the tank its a 20 long driven by a fusion 600 air pump
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2010, 10:59:55 AM » |
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Twisted, what are you working w/? Fish safe materials going inside the tank?
We're snowed in........great day for rearranging some rocks and doing some water changes!
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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2010, 12:29:00 PM » |
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snowed in.... snowed in...... my brother i cant even open my door its plowing snow!
im doing a foam and drylock background for the 20 long.
im trying to set up a visual barrier to try to get 2 males in that tank once i can get out to see you.
i should have some pics today once the lazy kid gets up.
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2010, 04:25:49 PM » |
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feel lucky in scotland all i get that even resembles snow is slush  the rest of the time its constant rain lol.. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2010, 07:26:48 PM » |
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im gonna try to get some pics as soon as the water clears.
man i washed the sand for over an hour and still got a cloud from hell.
i got 2 different styles of backgrounds done the other day and sat the tanks up last night.
soon as the sand clears ill post pics
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 03:35:20 PM » |
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ok now i got cloudy water that will not clear any suggestions?
i aint a rookie but this ones got me baffled
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 08:10:55 PM » |
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Diatom filter?
HOT Magnum w/micron cartridge?
API Accu-Clear or other water clarifier?
Just a few ideas,
Mark
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2010, 08:47:35 PM » |
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I usually use an extra internal sponge filter when I set up a new tank just to help clear the water.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2010, 09:20:20 PM » |
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larger than partial water change using water from your established tank
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