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Streetwise Homestead Aquariums
Streetwise replied to Streetwise's topic in Photos, Videos & Journals
That’s all for today. The tub inhabitants have been caught, and are slowly reaching room temperature in a bucket. I am going to try to keep the tubs inside just to keep the substrate going with some plants and lights. Fish and shrimp are in and happy! It is really nice having them be able to fully see the fish and shrimp they have been feeding this summer.- 59 replies
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I found a no-wobble spot on the slate. Antiques were the only way to get a tank in this room. I think I also kept a tank on this slate as a kid.- 59 replies
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I would just go for it if your ecosystem is good. Do you also have plants, snails, perhaps shrimp, perhaps bottom-feeders?
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Very interesting.
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I'm having a hard time picking out a substrate
Streetwise replied to Byron's topic in General Discussion
This is where I shop for substrate, not including cap. I don't move plants, I don't mess with my substrate, and I don't gravel vac. $1 per gallon scoop. I pick the topsoil on the right, not the compost on the left. There are many paths, but mine is organic soil. I grew up on a dirt road, with well water, a septic tank, and a leach field. A bit of grass, lots of trees, a river. The whole ecosystem. Vermont now actually mandates composting organic waste, so I may end up bringing my own food scraps to this place. I made sure to get the industrial sifter in the shot. -
I want any debris for bottom-feeder and shrimp grazing, and to rejoin my soil.
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@James V.I think so on the plant. It has sent runners all around the tank.
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What is everyone's favorite hang on back filters?
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Streetwise Homestead Aquariums
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Here is the beginning of the setup. I found a nice piece of slate in the basement that just happens to sit perfectly stable on the slightly uneven surface of the antique table that they want to use. There is another similar slate piece that I might setup between the tank and the wall as a vertical background. BTW, @DaveSamsell, I returned the 29 for a 20H to be safe. I think the scale is nice between the table, the slate, and the tank. I've got some soil in, with more in my car from my $2 trip yesterday. I'll be using 1.5 inches of soil, and 1.5 inches of cap, first black sand, and then some Peace River and/or Rio Grande gravel. I'll be adding in the plants from the tubs, a few more I got, some of the Mopani from the tubs, and maybe some rocks. Then after a little cycle time, I'll catch all the shrimp and White Clouds and drop them in! This is a pretty cool project for me, because as a kid, 30ish years ago, I had a 20H right in this very spot! Cheers- 59 replies
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Countertop Tank viewing from all sides?
Streetwise replied to Bill Smith's topic in General Discussion
Here is a little brainstorm idea. Make your own powerhead sponge filter mounted on the bottom, without drilling, using foam, and one of these: https://ecotechmarine.com/vortech You could have the tank on a little riser to hide the outside part of the powerhead. You could even try lighting from underneath, maybe with glass cubes or cylinders in the substrate directly above the light source(s). I love your idea!- 9 replies
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I've seen some stuff online of folks setting up old, out-of-date laptops, or even just keyboards as decoys for cats!
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I'm going to bring him some Duckweed tomorrow.
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@Cory, can you filter out blocked posts from the Unanswered Topics feed? Cheers
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Nice stuff! You built your own tanks?
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Washing Hands before putting them in an Aquarium
Streetwise replied to Jack's topic in General Discussion
I would be wary of lotion, sunscreen, and perfume/cologne on anything going in a tank.- 14 replies
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How to Use the Forum - Tutorials and Guides
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Gorgeous @HenryC
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New fish for the week of 9/7-9/13
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I did a search, not sure which of these is the best chart: https://www.google.com/search?rls=en&q=neocaradina+shrimp+color+chart&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
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Thanks @Brandy, Silvertips are now on my future list!
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