Kara C Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Today I finally accomplished a 9 month long goal. Upgraded my 20 gallon tall to a 75 gallon, again. Stand still needs it's trim and bookshelves. Thankful that my husband built the stand and helped me get the sucker in place. Now my happy lil trees will have room to "grow" and I don't have to part with an antique family heirloom. Still have more plants to put in. But the few fish and shrimp that are in there are happy as could be. Also found 3 surprise flagfish fry when I was searching the 20 for shrimp to transfer over. I thought for sure any eggs or fry would become snacks so was not even thinking about baby fish. No thought to take a picture either. It's only been a little over an hour since I moved them and the 2 flagfish are already doing their dance. There is also a pair of praecox rainbows in there. Internet says fish don't school/shoal with other species, but all 4 of these stuck together the first hour. Explored together, played follow the leader. Tomorrow some of the mulmy substrate from the 20 will go in the 75 as well. I also have some black mollies, cherry barbs and white clouds to add in a few days. Husband was rushing me to move the fish so he could go to bed. Better tank pictures coming soon in the journal section. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriskm Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 44 minutes ago, Kara C said: Today I finally accomplished a 9 month long goal. Upgraded my 20 gallon tall to a 75 gallon, again. Stand still needs it's trim and bookshelves. Thankful that my husband built the stand and helped me get the sucker in place. Now my happy lil trees will have room to "grow" and I don't have to part with an antique family heirloom. Still have more plants to put in. But the few fish and shrimp that are in there are happy as could be. Also found 3 surprise flagfish fry when I was searching the 20 for shrimp to transfer over. I thought for sure any eggs or fry would become snacks so was not even thinking about baby fish. No thought to take a picture either. It's only been a little over an hour since I moved them and the 2 flagfish are already doing their dance. There is also a pair of praecox rainbows in there. Internet says fish don't school/shoal with other species, but all 4 of these stuck together the first hour. Explored together, played follow the leader. Tomorrow some of the mulmy substrate from the 20 will go in the 75 as well. I also have some black mollies, cherry barbs and white clouds to add in a few days. Husband was rushing me to move the fish so he could go to bed. Better tank pictures coming soon in the journal section. That stand is an ingenious way to keep the cool piece of furniture underneath! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMWNDSR83 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Introduced a couple Flying Fox to the orioles tank to handle some algae concerns. A few minutes later, I was on a teleconference and noticed some strange activity in the tank, and upon further examination, saw maybe 15 or 20 tiny fry, many of them hiding around the heater. It's tough to see them, sitting on top the heater. For the next half hour or so, I sat like a man watching a train wreck, amazed at the carnage as the little ones were picked off one after another. Nature at work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph’s Fish and Plants Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Got a Lot done today. Did some reorganization amd cleanup around the fishroom, took care of some gecko chores, and then started tackling my biggest project: the 20 long. I started by scooping all the old substrate into a trash bag. It’s old fluval stratum and a mix of random Petco gravels. I want to switch the tank over to Eco complete, and some of the botanicals and dead snails that were mixed in had fungused so I figured best thing was to throw it out rather than clean it just to put it away somewhere. I also played around with my air system since I’ve been getting next to no flow in the 5.5 sponge filter. Turns out, the green nipple portion in the CoOp sponge filter had clogged with algae, after I cleaned that out it ran fine. Of course it took me 45 minutes to try that, and that was after I swapped out to new airline tubing, threw on a second air pump, replaced the discs in my never clog air stone, and had started to give up. So Always Check the plastic portion! Anyways, while I was finagling with the air system, I also filled the 20 so I could scrub it with some dish soap. Once that was done and I gave it a good scrub, I drained the tank again. I tried to spot gravel vac some fine dust left behind by the stratum and forgot to make sure the end of my siphon was still in the bucket... so now 4 soaked towels later I’ve got a fan blowing on my carpet. Hopefully the ppl below me didn’t get any water... all in all, very productive albeit messy day. Edited October 19, 2020 by Steph’s Fish and Plants Forgot to add pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollypop4321 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 1:42 PM, Kriskm said: Technically I did this last night, but hey, it all counts, right? I modified the returns on two HOBs I have running on my 40 gal breeder tank so that the water flows along the surface instead of shooting straight down onto my plants and wood. I realized the surface was pretty stagnant and the tank wasn't getting good overall water flow, despite using two Aquaclear 50s. I just taped a section from a clear plastic cup to the edge of the tank under each return. Hoping the fish and plants are happier now. On 10/16/2020 at 5:28 PM, Tedrock said: I made my first sale to a local fish store today. I don’t want to bury the lead I made $5.00 for each two oz cup of Java moss = $50.00! I was prepared for $2.00 a cup. The owner said it will sell out tomorrow. He will sell it for $10.00 a cup. The funny thing is the Java moss was a secondary sale to the tiger mosaic guppies of which I got $20.00, a dollar a fish. I figure this was a good place to start. To help build his business. No fancy guppies in his store. I almost fell down when he said $70.00. The picture is my fish in his tanks and the moss. Wow what an awesome day! Your guppies are beautiful. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollypop4321 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 1:42 PM, Kriskm said: Technically I did this last night, but hey, it all counts, right? I modified the returns on two HOBs I have running on my 40 gal breeder tank so that the water flows along the surface instead of shooting straight down onto my plants and wood. I realized the surface was pretty stagnant and the tank wasn't getting good overall water flow, despite using two Aquaclear 50s. I just taped a section from a clear plastic cup to the edge of the tank under each return. Hoping the fish and plants are happier now. What a beautiful aquarium. I wish I was talented like you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I've got a sponge filter assembly line going. I just converted my utility tanks to sponges, and added sponges to my window shrimp tanks. I'm also prepping more for the tubs, and a future tank. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W-Farmhouse Fish Room Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Came home from work and upgraded our chicken run from 400 sq ft to 1000 sq ft. Should have some happy girls tomorrow! Edited October 21, 2020 by Eric W-Farmhouse Fish Room 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNubbin Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Went and picked up a 15 gallon aquarium today to use as a quarantine tank. It came with some accessories, like a filters, air pump and heater... but check out the vintage of these things! Dynaflo Power filter 150 Penn Plax XP 440 Air pump Penn Plax Therma flow All seems to be circa 1979-1980. All of it seems to be in working order as well. I must say, not a bad snag for 20 bucks. Prefect I think for a quarantine tank as well. It also came with what appears to be a "betta tank" though, if I use it. It will be to temporarily house fry. There also appears to be what might be some form of "sponge" filter. I am going to pick upnsome lava rock soon, so I think I'll also get some batting and fill this with those too use in a set up at some point. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomsnail.lover Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 9:39 PM, TheDukeAnumber1 said: Was a bit overdue on the water change and trim but I got it done today. Before/After pics I love the way that looks! what kind of grass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Burke Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Well, my wife’s 10 gal betta tank was over run with panda Corydoras. So I took 14 of them down to the oil’ LFS! Still have tons of babies in there. Not back for 1 momma and 2 daddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDukeAnumber1 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, randomsnail.lover said: I love the way that looks! what kind of grass? Dwarf sagittaria in the front and vallisneria in the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSamsell Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Doing some maintenance in my 55 gallon aquarium today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Replaced the buzzing / rattling Sunsun 304 with a Fluval 407 on my 53 gallon display tank. After a lot of troubleshooting, couldn't take it anymore. Loved the capacity for bio media in the Sunsun, but the flow was actually a bit too strong which forced me to use the spray bar (I prefer the input jet jet). The fluval has adjustable flow. So nice hearing trickling water instead of buzzing. I was unable to fit one full tray of bio media from the Sunsun into the 407, so I put a spare Tidal 55 HOB on the tank with the extra media. Once the large sponge in the 407 builds up some beneficial bacteria I'll be able to pull the HOB off anytime I need a seeded filter to setup a new tank. Also strapped the power strip up (meant to do that 3 months ago!) and installed an Inkbird controller so I can sleep easier knowing I won't roast my fish due to a heater malfunction. Thanks to @Daniel for the Inkbird tip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDukeAnumber1 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 month 9 days since last water change, I was trying out an increased feeding schedule but water quality kept declining and things appeared to be on the verge of crashing so I did a more significant water change and will be stepping back feeding and testing a new schedule on this tank. During & after 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Almost finished planting and decorating my 10-gal in preparation of moving the new babies from the quarantine tank, and getting some yellow dwarf shrimp. Have a couple plants on order still, and have a coop sponge filter on order too. I love the shrimp cave! I'm too cheap to pay for just a shrimp dish plus shipping so am temporarily going to use the top of a nik nak dish, until I can make a trip to get something more suitable (ceramic pot saucer or something). Im also using a plastic tub top until my glass top comes in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ange Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Not fish, but today I had to escort this fella out of my home. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMWNDSR83 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, ange said: Not fish, but today I had to escort this fella out of my home. I was worried getting the alert on my email. Not seeing the picture, I thought I was going to see a legless intruder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicshooter Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 This is what I got done to day (along with several other things). I painted the back of my new project with glossy black paint. I also learned that if I did not let it dry for a full 24 hours (like the dictions said to) it will orange peel. Luckily the parts that orange peeled will be hidden by plants and other goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmgoble Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 7:43 PM, Mr. Ed's Aquatics said: I finally mounted the TV in my bedroom. Quite the relaxing view. I am showing this to my husband after I finish this comment... this is my dream haha! Amazing I imagine that’s the most relaxing/fulfilling room in your home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomCatMatt Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Reworked the 55 gallon livebearer and add moss balls to the 10 betta. Whatcha think? Added dragon rock and cryptocoryne wendtii red. Rearranged pogostemon & ludwiga reopens red. To the left is a small sanctuary for my pregnant molly 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W-Farmhouse Fish Room Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Finally got the 55g moved from the old house to the new. The scape is a disaster but I'm glad to have the last of the fish here so I can take better care of them. Everything went as smoothly as it could have. Will start rescaping tomorrow once all the fish are settled back down. Also tore down the Gladiator rack so I can set it up at the new place and get these 10g tanks off the counters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexa Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Did some maintenance on a couple tanks. I can’t wait for the gnome to be covered in algae and moss 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 My new "professional" (i.e. adjustable) heater came in today so that's in the quarantine tank now. My danio erythromicron like it in the cooler range of 70-75, and I needed a new heater for my new 10-gal anyway, so why not one that will do double-duty - make them happy and save money on electric bills by not heating it that extra few unnecessary degrees for half the year with a preset heater. Though it costs more up front, I think in the long run it is worth it. I like to turn the house heat way down at night in the winter, and dont turn it way up in the daytime either - like 62 at night and 66 in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyGimbal Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Made some small adjustments to the live stream camera today. 📸 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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