eatyourpeas Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 6:03 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: See? Is stuff like that, that makes me concerned about my chiller, which I've not cleaned in 4 years. Temps are stable, so what could be wrong, right? 😬 Mine is a closed loop, with no waste in there, and I've never even added any new water, so I realize it is different. But it still makes me worry. I mean my tankless water heater for the house needs cleaning every so often... 🤔 Ahhh, no, no, no... I put a lot of organic waste through mine, and I mean a lot! The clear tubing was brown in both directions! Also, a home water heater has mineral deposits from new water going through. If your chiller is still in the original fill, I am not sure you have a reason to worry. Do the lines look clear? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 9:14 PM, eatyourpeas said: Do the lines look clear? The lines are black so they don't grow any algae inside. But, I think you are correct. I'm sure it is fine. I was messing around a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevesFishTanks Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Picked up another cool tank today. I have a weakness for odd sized tanks and wood look plastic. $80 60x18.5x26 Needs reseal, seller already removed most the sealant. Did a pretty good job too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapeshifter878 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Having bought a canister filter a month ago, I finally removed the pre-installed Juwel internal filter today. It was easier than I thought it would be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Did the usual saturday water changes which include the 29,29 and 120. The 120 was a bit of a pia as during the summer I do a 'double water change' (which basically means i change 60 gallons instead of 30 which require that i fill the pail twice and drain it twice. I also cleaned the fx6 which is a pia and took 30 minutes on its own. Was a bit surprise how dirty it was given that i use a prefilter that is cleaned twice a week. Anyway picture of the black 29 which is seeing a lot of plant growth. This ignores the huge amount of hornworth i threw away during the water change. The italia val suddenly sprouted next to the matten filter. It had been completely dormant since i used furan 2 4 months ago; but at the current rate of growth it'll reach the top of the tank in 7 to 14 days it also sent out 4 or 5 runners which i pulled. The tank looks a bit dirty so i'll have to work on that next week. I should mention one of the reason i post these pictures is it gives me a chance to 'see' things i missed just looking at the aquarium. That aponogeton is a monster. It is not a new plant - as i've had it for some 30 weeks; but the size of the leaves keep increasing. Anyway just remember this is a low tech tank so i think the plant growth is pretty decent even if you disagree: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 This forum inspired me to start with some breeding projects. So today I went to MLF store and got me some supplies (brine Shrimp hatchery and a sponge filter). Still deciding on what the first project will be. I have some Dwarf gouramis and a couple of Gudgeon peacocks, probably one of these 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 @anewbie,Your plants and scape always look great, and your tank pics always look so clear. Those matten filters really work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) I went to a (not so) local store yesterday and chose a flowerhorn - they had four, and I picked the one who was trying to murder me through the glass! He's since been named Nanaue, after the shark demigod in the DC universe. Cause I'm a nerd. He's in a bare tank for now, while I search for some soft/light decorations that he can't hurt himself on. Edited September 26, 2021 by Chris 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiste Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Finished setting up the spare 5.5 gal: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Got plants from the Coop today. They're in a tub with fertilizer and a light, and hopefully tomorrow I'll get the new 5 gal set up. Red melon sword (L) and dwarf chain sword (R) Water wisteria 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMWNDSR83 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Fell victim to a box store's half off sale. I am now the proud owner of yet another 10 gallon. This one will likely need to go in the home office. I'm thinking either sparkling gourami, galaxy raspboras, a combination of the two, or something entirely different. I also considered some shell dwellers just to experience them. Thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCzarista Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 4:15 PM, Chris said: I went to a (not so) local store yesterday and chose a flowerhorn - they had four, and I picked the one who was trying to murder me through the glass! He's since been named Nanaue, after the shark demigod in the DC universe. Cause I'm a nerd. He's in a bare tank for now, while I search for some soft/light decorations that he can't hurt himself on. I love the name! But then again, we are also nerds with an entire Wonder Woman themed Themyscira tank, so of course I love the name! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 4:53 PM, ADMWNDSR83 said: Fell victim to a box store's half off sale. I am now the proud owner of yet another 10 gallon. This one will likely need to go in the home office. I'm thinking either sparkling gourami, galaxy raspboras, a combination of the two, or something entirely different. I also considered some shell dwellers just to experience them. Thoughts? I love my galaxy rasbora/celestial pearl danio. They are so incredibly fun. I watch them for hours…you may not get much work done 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 First time hatching BBS for me today. Planning on a breeding project soon and preparing myself! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 @Del no need to apologize for your bad english. You write english much better than I am able to write any of the other languages I learned, and better than a fair number of students I have helped over the years. Good luck on your breeding adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 There is a theme on Reddit, where folks apologize for English as a second language, and then post perfect text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Today was just light maintenance and feeding - I'm seeing lots of round bellies tonight! https://imgur.com/Ta6dXrQ https://imgur.com/yLLuIFX https://imgur.com/GwDmSFi I'm amazed at how brave my new marine betta is. They're usually incredibly shy fish - hiding for months in new tanks. This guy has only been in this tank since Saturday and is letting me set up cameras and tong-feed him. Pretty wild! I'm taking name suggestions, if anyone has ideas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 8:52 PM, Chris said: I'm taking name suggestions, if anyone has ideas! Braveheart 😁. Beautiful he is fierce! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I fed blackworms to everyone today As you can see, very full bellies on everyone. Everyone is now in a food coma, lol. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 11:07 PM, Torrey said: I fed blackworms to everyone today As you can see, very full bellies on everyone. Everyone is now in a food coma, lol. I wish I could find live blackworms here! The only store that I've ever seen sell them shut down very early in the pandemic. I've considered getting some off aquabid, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. One day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMWNDSR83 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Put together an inexpensive stand for my new zoom meeting backdrop. It will slowly come together over the next few months. I think my choices are this point are Endlers, multis or similis, or longfin white clouds. Either way, I'm thinking of the possibility of breeding, so part of my decision will be if any lfs near me is willing to buy. If they say they'd buy white clouds, I pick white clouds. Same with endlers or multis. White Clouds are in the lead for now anyway, just because they will be cheaper without the heater. On the other hand, shell dwellers would save money on not planting the tank. So many options, so few gallons. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 5:21 PM, Chris said: I wish I could find live blackworms here! The only store that I've ever seen sell them shut down very early in the pandemic. I've considered getting some off aquabid, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. One day! I believe that Carolina (can't remember 2nd half of the name) sells blackworms, and I know that they see amphopods. I love life foods that can replicate in the tank.🥰 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 9/19/2021 at 3:10 PM, Griznatch said: Winterized my tub pond and put it in the shop. I still need to make a lid for it. Only getting down to 60 at night so far, but October is coming... Seeing that tub feels like shaking a Christmas present, trying to figure it out. 🙂 What's in there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/1/2021 at 6:41 PM, ADMWNDSR83 said: Put together an inexpensive stand for my new zoom meeting backdrop. It will slowly come together over the next few months. A tank is the best zoom backdrop I've heard of! It'll make your square on the screen hard to ignore. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 1:58 AM, Torrey said: I believe that Carolina (can't remember 2nd half of the name) sells blackworms, and I know that they see amphopods. I love life foods that can replicate in the tank.🥰 Carolina Biological Supply Company I love the saxophone. Looking forward to seeing your progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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