Murdocmason

Hey all,

So ive got this fantastic idea of doing a 100 gal river type setup for bottom feeders and other fish alike ie. clown loaches not fast flowing just something for them to play with the current a bit, anywho i need some experienced peoples out there to give me their info on filtration ect. obviously im planning on going canister or likewise but I just need some input on what might work best for the application also lighting ie what might be needed for a semi planted tank with a flow my main concern is the clown loaches i dont want it to brightfor them but i dont want a dull plantless tank either but also on the same foot with the filtration i know loaches like clean water but isnt there a chance of over filtering the water of Co2?? if that being the case i will introduce the Co2 through a diffuser of sorts, I've definately done my research just looking for some experienced advice lol also how much turnover do i want my tank to have through the canister pumps ie. GPH. thx again for the info ahead of time

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Red1313

Hmm... I think I remeber reading something like what you're talking on the aquascaping board... hang on I'll get the link for you.

EDIT: here you go. River Tank

Murdocmason

tyty =)

sirdarksol

As far as filtering the CO2, any amount of surface disturbance, aeration, or other churning of the water will serve to balance CO2 levels with what's in the air. Because of this, adding CO2 to a river setup likely won't do much. The CO2 concentration will be higher in the water than in the air, and so diffusion will bleed the excess CO2 into the air.
Conversely, if you have plants and don't add CO2, the plants will continually be absorbing CO2, thus putting the CO2 concentration lower in the water than in the air, and diffusion will work to raise the CO2 up.

Am I making sense? (I understand the process, but I have problems explaining it... I'll try again if I'm being confusing.)

Murdocmason

mucho thx sirdarksol that makes total sense now that you put it that way =)

Shawnie

I have nothing to add to your thread but wanted to say welcome to fishlore!!! great advice has already been given hope you enjoy our site!

mathas

In addition to the links Carol provided in the thread Red linked to, Loaches.com has another article where someone detailed their 125g setup, that might give you some ideas:

http://www.loaches.com/articles/my-clown-loach-aquarium

Murdocmason

awww ty all of you and ty for the links they are a big help =)

peacemaker92

Firstly, WELCOME TO FISHLORE!

And please do get pictures! I wanna see pictures of your 100g! haha can't wait

peacemaker92

Wow! I just watched a few videos of a river tank and it looks awesome and interesting! Now I WANT one! haha Murdocmason, you gotta show a video and pics when it's done! And info about how many pumps/filters are used! haha I'm still wondering how many were used in the videos I watched.

Murdocmason

Definately will do you guys ill get pics of it as soon as its all done but that will be a bit =) but ill get some of my other tanks as well i'm kinda slacking lol been trying the DIY sections out lol did a filter and Co2 for my little tanks also am in the process of making a sump for under 40$ hopefully =) thx again you guys this site has helped me a lot