[Smaller heavy duty aquarium racks?]

Cinder blocks and wood 2x8 or 10’s work great. Cory did a video a long time ago and also somewhat recently in his new fish room. 

[“One Kidney” Sponge Filter Squeezing]

I clean my sponges in tap water all the time. There is enough bacteria in the tank itself that I never see a issue. (And when I say all the time it’s more like once in a while) lol

[Summer Tub Report]

@Fish FolkLooks awesome! Hopefully by the end of summer you will have some stunner guppies! What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods?

[medication]

On 6/21/2021 at 1:09 PM, shaddai8 said:

like to know what medication is safe for kuhli loaches in quarantine

The med trio that aquarium coop sells a been tried and tested by aquarium coop thousands of times and should be just fine on your kuhli loach. Is it showing signs of illness?

[New Pond Setups]

@Mako13 That’s looks awesome. Pending what your weather temp is you can do so much! Shrimp, rainbow fish, livebearers, cichlids, pleco the list is almost endless. Are you trying to breed for profit or just have some fun?

[Summer tubbing in the heat]

On 6/17/2021 at 12:40 PM, mouseturd13 said:

I was just wondering about this too. I am in Arizona and we are close to peak summer but I would really like a little pond. The above comment has me wondering if putting a smaller tub in a bigger tub with dirt filling the gap would help keep the water cooler. 

That’s a great idea! 
 

On 6/17/2021 at 3:17 PM, binkysmom said:

I think water volume would be important too. There are fewer temp swings with 100 gallons vs 35 gallons.

Definitely the bigger the better.

On 6/16/2021 at 1:40 PM, Nate s said:

I have a pond in the back corner in shade pretty much all day. Ambient light is fine for plants in fact it’s waaaay more par than aquarium lights. In shade my temps right now are like 68 morning and 73 evening. Temps here are highs 80-85 and low 60-65 at night. During July with temps in mid 90s I think my pond still only got to 80. Depth is 2 ft in ground though so temps are more regulated. 

Ground probably is the best bet for insulation. Thanks for the info!

On 6/17/2021 at 3:59 PM, CosmicAshhole said:

I'm in Fresno.  Its currently 102.  I started a 100 gallon porch pond in one of those big rubbermaid stock tanks.  I'll let you know how it goes.  So far its not been too bad.  I did a small water change on it today...but other than that it seems ok.

I would love the updates.

I’m definitely thinking of giving it a try without fish first just to see if it’s feasible. Plants would have to tolerate the heat as well. When I do go ahead with it I’ll record the data and start a thread on it. 

[Hello from Provo, Utah!]

Welcome! One of the best parts about aquariums is all the different sciences in one! Congrats on the baby tetras!

[How may bottom fish is considered "too much"]

I think the number of fish you have is fine. The more fish you have the more maintenance it is so it is really up to what you can handle. The biggest challenge with bottom fish would be making sure they all get enough to eat. Once the algae runs out they will need constant feedings(especially the ottos). With the looks of the tank and the number of fish they should all be happy! For other fish I am a fan of smaller rainbow fish, they add good activity and color to any tank!

[Too hot in the hot “tub”]

You could also put a fan to blown on top of the water. It will help cool by evaporation as well!

[Summer tubbing in the heat]

I’m hoping the ambient light and sunrise/sunset would be enough for low light. It would be on the concrete decking under the patio. I’m mainly curious on putting fish the can withstand high heat in hopes they breed ie rams, angels etc…

[Summer tubbing in the heat]

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has experience with summer tubing in hot places.  For example I live in the desert of Southern California where this week it’s 118-120F. (Normally it is around 110*F in the summer.) But could a summer tub under a patio work?  I would like to start but I wanted to see if anyone had any tips or trick before I do. 
 

 

 

Thanks!

[Hi from Southern California]

23 minutes ago, Cory said:

The tank with the shimmer on the table probably makes a great night light.

It is a great night light, my daughter loves it and so does my son. Got to start them young! 

[Hi from Southern California]

8 minutes ago, Steph’s Fish and Plants said:

Wow I love those long fin angelfish! I haven’t seen those before. And are those Crypts? They look great

Thanks!!!! They are crypts! An assortment of wendtii, Beckettii “petchii”, and pick panther wendtii.

[Hi from Southern California]

Hi everyone! 
I’m in the Coachella Valley where is sunny and HOT! Here are some pictures I have of my tanks. Been in the hobby for years! Glad to see a forum like this Cory! Your the man! Here are some random pictures I have. Not a photographer by any means lol. These tanks are in my sons and daughters rooms