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On 7/26/2022 at 12:28 PM, fishmom said:
There are a couple pygmy cories hanging out in there now. and a few blue dream shrimp. want the killis to grow up first and see if they will breed.
Awesome! Will follow this thread and hope for success pics one day! Best of luck!
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On 7/26/2022 at 10:21 AM, fishmom said:
I went with Clown Killifish and love them so much!
Congrats! Those stay top water right? Any plans to add any bottom dwellers to it also?
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I love my pygmy corys - I think they would be fine in that substrate also. You just don't want anything sharp for their barbs. The only downside with the corys is that they do better in groups of 6 or more.
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I know it doesn't make sense to purchase for most folks, but for smaller pieces I have used a vacuum pump that I have used for woodworking. leaving it under vacuum overnight pulls all the air out of it, and then when you release the vacuum it fills all the voids with water and most times now sinks instead of floating.
For my larger pieces - I normally have weighed it down with a rock - or other piece of wood that doesn't float.
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On 7/7/2022 at 10:48 AM, Wet Elbows said:
I would say I'm not too far from you. I live in Sothern Delaware!
Welcome to the forum - i'm an East Coast guy also - just down in Georgia!
Rummy Nose have always seemed like a neat fish to me also - have never kept any (yet) though.
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On 7/1/2022 at 8:39 AM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said:
@nabokovfan87 I give her Hikari gold cichlid mini pellet, and I don't think there is a version smaller than that (in that brand). It's too big for her to swallow so she pecks at it and she also picks it up and swims backwards with it. If the tetras steal one, I give her another one.
I have used the Micro Pellets from Hikari with my Bolivian Rams and they do well with it - they definitely can swallow those.
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On 5/19/2022 at 3:45 PM, fishmom said:
I am about to have an established 10 gallon (currently housing a betta that is moving up to my work and a few random blue dream shrimp) and am wanting to try something I haven't done before, and am wanting something that would be a small breeding project. I have done the regular guppies, platys etc.
Current tank conditions are about 78 degrees with moderately hard water, pH 7.5, eco-complete substrate with lots of moss, floating plants and a few stem plants. Any suggestions on who would like to make babies in my tank? (The free money part is I just came back from a cruise casino $500 up so I have fish money to spend)
Also, when I logged in today, I got my '1 year in' badge, so happy fishy birthday to me! Thanks friends!
I would 2nd the celestial pearl danios - they are on my bucket list to breed, and I hear great things about them in a smaller tank.
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On 7/25/2022 at 4:32 PM, Nia said:
My fish is gonna come in a week, do you think that's too long to wait? And will my tank "cycle" faster if it already went through the initial cycle?
Once your tank is "cycled" it is actually a continual process. its not a faster process - but depending on the amount of beneficial bacteria it will adjust the amount that it can cycle in the same period so thats why it seems "faster".
Also, I agree with the others. If it was me - I would dose with some ammonia to both feed the bacteria - and test the cycle.
Best of luck in the new fish next week!
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On 7/25/2022 at 3:37 AM, Nia said:
should i add more ammonia to make my nitrates go up or should i juts leave it?
Depends on how long you are going to wait before adding fish. If the bacteria goes too long without “food” you could throw off the cycle.
just remember when adding fish - don’t add too big of a bio load or it could be too much for the bacteria to handle also and end up with an ammonia spike. Easier to grow into it. -
On 7/24/2022 at 4:07 PM, DaveO said:
You should email customer service and describe the problem. It sounds like you have a defective one to me. If so, they will replace it.
I second this. I have a few of these and have had 0 issues. I would say see if there is something they can do - since it’s only been 3 months - and either way replace it. Not worth the risk.
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On 7/25/2022 at 9:42 AM, Zac said:
How many fry can I raise in a 10 gallon if I aim to offload them around a month and a half to 2 months old? Or are you suggesting I raise them in the 10 gallon then put them back in the 30? Worst case scenario my 3 females drop 100fry each at the same time then I’m done for
Once you get them big enough you could put them back in the larger tank if you don’t sell first. Also “how many can I keep in x tank” is prob going to be a debated topic here. Lol. I would say if they are guppy fry, and you have a cycled tank, and monitor your water/do frequent changes you will be fine. I personally grow out my guppy fry in a 40 breeder as it’s less maintenance/more room (since I have the space).
Also I know alot of variables go into the amount of fry each drops. I would say from mine I regularly got about 12-15 every month or so. And with some natural losses/culling I would get about 8-10 raised.
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Congrats on getting into breeding - guppies were my first as well - I would recommend the colony in the 30 - put a female in the breeder box when she looks close to dropping the fry, then trying to raise them up a bit in the 10 gallon. You will learn alot the first few rounds, on what signs to look for - what to avoid etc. Give yourself time, be prepared to make a few mistakes and get better each time!
Also be prepared to spiral down the breeding tunnel into more fish! lol
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On 7/24/2022 at 9:43 AM, Aaron Hanson said:
Here are the stands that I made with 2x4’s. 6x10g’s and a double 20g long stand, as well.
In my experience, DIY wood stands are a bit cheaper monetarily, but will take longer to plan, acquire materials, and assemble, versus fabricated stands you can assemble in about 15 minutes. Another consideration is the dimensions of the stand. Obviously, you can customize the dimensions of a wood stand when designing it, but with the fabricated stands, you may be a bit limited in dimensions. Also, I just found this out, so I thought I would share: most fabricated stands include the upright posts in the length dimension. So, if the stand says 48”, the length that you have to work with to put tanks on may actually 45”.
One thing I’ve done is rewatch all of the fish room tours of breeders. Look at the design of the stands they use and try to figure out which one(s) would work best for your application. For example, a stand that’s a little more heavy duty, maybe a DIY stand for King of DIY or a gladiator fabricated steel rack. If you need one that saves on space with less tanks, maybe one using 2x4’s and bolts to support the sides of the tank. Aquarium Co-Op retail store uses this stand design, and one of Dean’s walls has a similar, but also different, design to this.
Again, it’s all up to you in finding a design that works best for your application, but have fun experimenting and designing. Don’t settle on a design for the sake of having it up sooner. I found this process very rewarding when I finished.
Good luck!
Thanks for the info - those stands look great. I have decided to definitely make my own as well - just figured I would test the waters first before committing. Best of luck on your breeding also!
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On 7/23/2022 at 11:35 PM, Greggle said:
i was supposed to set up a tank for someone tomorrow and i just thoroughly rinsed about 20 pounds of BDBS and just found out that i have to wait until next week. can i just put the wet sand in an empty aquarium for the week. i have a seeded sponge filter i intended to give them, so i'm just going to leave that in one of my tanks until then. will the sand stay wet? get moldy?
You could also just fill the tank with water for the week - and drain it when you are ready to move it next week. Might be a bit more work, but should remove the worries of the sand. I also use the BDBS in some of my tanks - it has always worked great!
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On 7/24/2022 at 7:35 AM, AquaHobbyist123 said:
UPDATED PRODUCT IDEA LIST:
Purple Moscow/Blue Moscow Guppy
Green Moscow Guppy
Blue Rim Betta
Koi Galaxy Betta
Hellboy Betta
Bloody Mary Shrimp
Blue Dream Shrimp
Orange Pumpkin Shrimp
Yellow Neocaridina
Gold Mystery Snail
Blue Mystery Snail
Feeder Ramshorn Snails
MTS
The smaller list allows me to focus my attention more on individual species rather than having to start out with 5-6 species.
I like the idea of a shorter list - where you can focus and become successful - and then always expand. It will also provide opportunities to learn from some guaranteed mistakes having more types to deal with. Best of luck - the more local breeders we have in the hobby the better!
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On 7/22/2022 at 5:02 AM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said:
I bought this and I truly love it, and the material is fish safe. Comes with a rubber oring as well. Tank refiller 9000
Thanks for the recommendation - i just went and bought one - definitely looks like it will be a great addition to the collection!
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On 7/22/2022 at 2:30 AM, Brandon p said:
Cory has the 2x4 on blocks video ind YouTube. That’s why I went that way. I have racks and the 2x4’s and I like the 2x4 best. I think it’s easiest to work with once up. I think if people other you are going to see it and you want to show it off the stand probably looks better.
I did watch Cory's video on the block rack - and I think since i'm wanting to fit more tanks into wall space and have them facing on edge instead of longwise - seems like I should just build a full 2x4 rack. Thanks for the help.
On 7/22/2022 at 9:05 PM, tolstoy21 said:I used metal racks for a bit, but now prefer to just make them myself from 2x4s. Lot of good videos on this topic. The King of DIY has some good ones. You might want to check out his YouTube channel for some easy rack builds if you go the DIY route.
I have watched some of The King of DIY make stands - but I think they were just for his large tanks - I will go search for his racks - thanks again!
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On 7/21/2022 at 11:31 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
Exactly what I was thinking
If you end up making one - definitely keep us updated.
For the tanks that I had been filling with buckets, I ended up buying a small pump from amazon and tubing. It allowed me to directionally point the tube away from the substrate making less churn, and also saved me from having to lift/pour all the buckets. Just another option that only runs ya $30 or so.
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On 7/21/2022 at 11:29 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
@jeNks@Vince C@ItsaDreamFrodo First, welcome to the forums 🙂
Rocks I would first figure out what you want, then try to find it. If your goal is "cheap" and you need a good size rock your only option is to go to a quarry or to collect it legally in your area from somewhere.
Wood is a bit more difficult and I can't honestly recommend "skimping" on the wood. I have ordered wood once as a WYSIWYG type of experience. I got to pick out the exact piece for my tank and I'm extremely happy with that. If you have a local shop, you can get wood cheaper by going into the store to purchase it and sort through the piles yourself. If you're looking for a large piece like that, find a good source, pick it out, and you're going to end up paying for that. I would think of it as the time saved trying to make the tank right.I figured that was the case. I had ordered some wood online before and was definitely underwhelmed by what actually showed up. I will definitely go try and find a good local place that has a better selection. Thanks!
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I will definitely have to go check out Zenzos vids on this. Most of the home store shelving seems like it would work for the most part with the 20highs front to back easy, which is probably what I will mostly have - other than 40breeders/55 which would be longways of course.
Thanks again @ScottieB
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On 7/21/2022 at 5:35 PM, nabokovfan87 said:
1. Needs to disperse water when refilling (gently) so that the plants don't get easily uprooted and so the fish don't get bombarded into walls or hardscape
2. Needs to fit a lid opening, about the width of a specimen container, and not cause an issue for someone using a glass lid on their tank. (dimension on mine is 4.75")
3. PREFERABLY, it would be great if it attached to a corner of a tank or to the single side rim of a tank. I'm not talking rimless here.
I can probably find something and glue it! Anyone have any ideas on this that might work well?You mention specimen container - what if you took one - and on either side (left and right if its hanging on your tank) - and cut a rectangle with a dremel tool or something similar. Think similar to the hole that Dean cuts on his fry trays for sponges.
This way you could hang the container on your tank - and the water would go out either side instead of straight down hopefully not disturbing the substrate - could even add course sponges in the holes to make it even more dispersed - but don't wanna slow the flow down too much so that you have to hold the buckets too long.
Just a thought - would be interested to see if it would work.
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Hey everyone - my multiple tank syndrome is getting worse 🙂 - and i'm looking at setting up a larger rack system for breeding with room to expand. I have seen everything from 2x4s on blocks - to home center shelving and beyond. Wanting to pick everyones brain on what you all have tried or would recommend - without blowing all the money on the rack - to save more for more tanks and breeding pairs.
Thanks in advance!
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On 7/21/2022 at 8:05 PM, ItsaDreamFrodo said:
One thing I am curious about watching Youtubers "price" out their new builds; other than the DIY stand, they always seem to save $$$ on hardscape. I live in California and have access to driftwood. But how do people find all these extremely cheap rock/wood/driftwood options. I have seen complex test to determine if a rock is safe, but is there any easier way (such as an existing local river)?
Wanting to build out a 125 and looking to save money. Already trying to make a base 2x4 gorgeous stand with cherry wood facade screwed over it, but would love to save some money on hardscaping.
Have you found all driftwood is typically safe? or is there things to look out for there as well - other than boiling it to reduce tannins if needed?
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On 7/21/2022 at 6:26 AM, Guppysnail said:
@nabokovfan87 thank you for thinking of me. I however don’t use medication preemptively in quarantine.
However what I do for guppies incoming is salt. Folks struggle with guppies these days because they have been heavily bred. Many big sources and overseas sources often breed them in slightly brackish water. This means they have no exposure to most freshwater parasites and diseases. That causes them to have no natural immune system built up to deal with freshwater things. They then hit freshwater wholesalers and retailers tank and are exposed to things and can’t fight them.
from that info I gathered after having a miserable time keeping any guppy from any source alive I came up with the thought using a salt QT would give them a bit of a reset hopefully. Instead of my normal plop and drop in qt I added slowly introducing salt. It’s been a few years so I do not remember the amounts I used. I think ACO has a 1-2-3 level guide. Start at 1 and up as needed is where I would start. After 2 weeks I would slowly start lowering the salt by not adding it at water change. Then I would observe and medicate only for symptoms. This made a huge difference in my incoming survival rate. The females still never did well past 2-3 fry drops but the fry were dynamo’s.
I still found I ended up needing either antibiotics or parasite meds. However ick was never a problem so I assume the salt preemptively knocked out ick.
All that being said. Medication is hard on and stressful to fish. Shipping, transport, new water, improper food and amounts from pet stores, fasting for shipping etc is hard on fish. I would introduce them to the QT. Use salt if they seem to not settle in to happy go lucky or if you agree with my thought process. I’m not a vet just a hobbyist so can’t guarantee it’s sound logic but it worked for me when other stuff failed. Feed them up well for at least a week and let them de-stress (stress is the #1 fish killer). The run whatever meds you choose. I’m not great with meds so I’m not the one to ask on that stuff. I rely on folks here for that type of info.
My friend actually does salt in all his QT fir all incoming fish, lower levels for salt sensitive and only treats for symptoms. He has good luck (better than not using salt) and after talking to him I have decided all future incoming fish will be run through the salt treatment as it sheds all external parasites. Again check coop blogs for therapeutic levels.
Best of luck I hope you share photos of your new friends.
If your fish come with acclimation instructions gpfollow them or live arrival guarantees are voided.
Such great info - Wanted to piggie back on the thanks for the insight. I have never done the Salt QT - will definitely be trying that on my next batch of guppies/livebearers I get in.
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Babies!!!
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Wow! Congrats on a spawn in such a short time! I love South American Rams and cichlids! Hope you get fry soon!