What are you doing to your tank today?

[StarGirl]

Water change day once again.

I got 2 red fire shrimp at the lfs last night. Have to install my wood today (unless it doesnt sink )

My water vs lfs water. These shrimp were local bred in our water so I think they will be good. Definitely didn't have to acclimate them for long.


Got the large size dip and pour for the snails and then found another blob of eggs. So thats in the small one now. I put some plant clipings in the snail container.


Photos from the last few days.. lol

 

[ruud]

Flowering Bucephalandra.

 

[kansas]

Took the Fluval 407 apart and cleaned it. A dirty job and physically hard to get it out of the cabinet.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

HOB on the 20 long has occasional hiccups where it's sucking in air from somewhere. Trying to find that where. It's not bad, just an occasional "Ppsch" noise. I might just throw plants at the problem until it's quiet lol

 

[kansas]

HOB on the 20 long has occasional hiccups where it's sucking in air from somewhere. Trying to find that where. It's not bad, just an occasional "Ppsch" noise. I might just throw plants at the problem until it's quiet lol

is this one of the ones you picked up recently?

 

[BPSabelhaus]

is this one of the ones you picked up recently?

Yeah. The pump was noisy, but there was a new in bag pump for it so... lol

More plants. The cause of some of my problems, but the solution to this one lol

Black willow cutting from the one in the pond.

 

[fishywoo]

Just water changes for Miss Sunset and my Shrimps. Maybe once I have my Shrimp longer I'll feel less nervous about changing their water. After I was done they all went into hiding. Just hope it doesn't stress them out too much especially while they're carrying eggs.

 

[GouramiGirl100]

My girl and one of my new catfish. She puts up with them but they did chase her out of her favorite hide

 

[Blacksheep1]

A direct representation of how my day is going …

you’d think, after this many years, feeding the fish would be the easiest part huh.

 

[tetraguy]

A direct representation of how my day is going … View attachment 891468

you’d think, after this many years, feeding the fish would be the easiest part huh.

Hope it gets better!!

CPD tank plants healthier than ever thanks to ruud! Growth has slowed as expected, but getting shades of green my tanks have never seen!!

 

[Blacksheep1]

Hope it gets better!!

its 11pm so I’m going to bed so I don’t have to touch anything else
ruud surely is the planty guru !

 

[bucketaquatics]

Well.... I did this yesterday but didn't have time to post. But I definitely added 6 rainbows to my 125g. 3 yellow and 3 ornate? I can't remember what the woman said they where at my age but they are beautiful. You can see a few on the right side of the picture. The bleeding heart tetra are schooled up like that because the lights came on and spooked em a little. Lol.

 

[Blacksheep1]

Alex, munching on clover flowers. Post brumation / becoming a big girl her tastes are changing

Alex is a queen and demands to be fed as such …

Had to fish a kitten out of a 5 gallon earlier.

Oh no !!! Hope kitty is fine ?!

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Alex is a queen and demands to be fed as such …

Oh no !!! Hope kitty is fine ?!

Yeah, just wet and mildly confused lol



Just need to add some sand to this corner.

 

[GouramiGirl100]

A direct representation of how my day is going … View attachment 891468

you’d think, after this many years, feeding the fish would be the easiest part huh.

At least it didn’t go into the tank!

Unfortunately noticed ich on the QT rainbows and ropefish, such is life here where all the local fish stores sell sick fish. At least I can handle Ich more confidently so fingers crossed. But the tank they will go into is coming to life! Some photos from today

 

[Wendybrass]

At least it didn’t go into the tank!

Unfortunately noticed ich on the QT rainbows and ropefish, such is life here where all the local fish stores sell sick fish. At least I can handle Ich more confidently so fingers crossed. But the tank they will go into is coming to life! Some photos from today
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Your pics are so good!

 

[GouramiGirl100]

Your pics are so good!

Thank you!!

 

[Wendybrass]

One of my new male guppies started swimming in spirals, then he'd lie on the bottom of the tank. He's in the hospital now. I've done a lot of reading and the closest to what I saw was whirling disease. I've contacted my LFS and sent them a video. Mostly because I want to know if I need to treat the tank. I do have salt in there - we have acidic, soft water. Really hoping the little guy pulls through and really really hoping this isn't something that is going to tear through the others. Fingers crossed!

 

[fishywoo]

Today is the 28th day of our Ranchu being in quarantine! Despite coming to us with gill curl (I think a girl) she's recovered, swims up to greet us, and does the food dance. The curl won't ever go away and she may be more fragile because of it, but I think her chances are good. I just want her to live a long and happy life. Will be doing a water change today, take the weekly video I've been doing and then the plan is to move her to the main tank this weekend. I think our first Ranchu, Nepheli, is going to be thrilled to have another friend and another one of her.
^_^

Now I just have to manage this migraine I've been having all night so I can get all the things done later today.
=P

 

[Wendybrass]

Today is the 28th day of our Ranchu being in quarantine! Despite coming to us with gill curl (I think a girl) she's recovered, swims up to greet us, and does the food dance. The curl won't ever go away and she may be more fragile because of it, but I think her chances are good. I just want her to live a long and happy life. Will be doing a water change today, take the weekly video I've been doing and then the plan is to move her to the main tank this weekend. I think our first Ranchu, Nepheli, is going to be thrilled to have another friend and another one of her.
^_^

Now I just have to manage this migraine I've been having all night so I can get all the things done later today.
=P

Awe...yay for your Ranchu, boo for the migraine

 

[GouramiGirl100]

Don’t see any Ich on the ropefish after one treatment but still see Ich on the rainbowfish (which I moved to their own separate QT tank) so still treating. But everyone is acting great and eating a ton

 

[Wendybrass]

The afflicted guppy died over night, as I suspected he would. He was bent in a C shape. More reading has me thinking it's either genetic or my soft water. No other fish thus far are exhibiting any symptoms. But then again neither did he. I'm hoping aquarium salt will help keep everyone stable - the DT that they'll eventually live in has more mineral content in the water. Living where I do I have limited access to any kind of meds anyway so if it can't be treated with salt/Epsom salt or ich meds, it can't be treated. Keeps me on my toes for water changes, that's for sure.

 

[tetraguy]

The afflicted guppy died over night, as I suspected he would. He was bent in a C shape. More reading has me thinking it's either genetic or my soft water. No other fish thus far are exhibiting any symptoms. But then again neither did he. I'm hoping aquarium salt will help keep everyone stable - the DT that they'll eventually live in has more mineral content in the water. Living where I do I have limited access to any kind of meds anyway so if it can't be treated with salt/Epsom salt or ich meds, it can't be treated. Keeps me on my toes for water changes, that's for sure.

Sorry to hear that. Do you have the test for GH? My tap turns colors on the first drop. I use equalibrium to get it up to 6 and my livebearers do great. In fact endlers breeding like theres no tomo lol. For me 1 1/2 tsp per 5 gallon water gets it right where I need it!

 

[Wendybrass]

Sorry to hear that. Do you have the test for GH? My tap turns colors on the first drop. I use equalibrium to get it up to 6 and my livebearers do great. In fact endlers breeding like theres no tomo lol. For me 1 1/2 tsp per 5 gallon water gets it right where I need it!

My GH is 30ppm (less than 2 dgh) and kh is 0, but in the main tank it's right where it should be, it took a while to get there though. I'm using stones and cuttlebone. I was thinking about picking up equilibrium. Thank you I think i will! I watched a video and he said aquarium salt does help and I have that on hand. So for now hopefully this will do.

 

[Fishfur]

Spending a fair bit of time monitoring the brine shrimp I’m trying to hatch. Their tank is in my bedroom closet and will soon be joined by a grow out tank but first I have to get more salt. It blows my mind how much salt is required to make just 5 gallons of freshwater into a reasonable approximation of seawater!!

 

[Wendybrass]

Sorry to hear that. Do you have the test for GH? My tap turns colors on the first drop. I use equalibrium to get it up to 6 and my livebearers do great. In fact endlers breeding like theres no tomo lol. For me 1 1/2 tsp per 5 gallon water gets it right where I need it!

If you get a reply twice I apologize. My first one disappeared. Anyway my kh is 0 and GH is 30ppm (less than 2). The main tank however is good. I got it there over time with stones and cuttlebone . I've been thinking about equilibrium, thank you! I'll try it. Corey from aquarium co-op says salt will help and I have that on hand so hopefully for now it keeps everyone happy.

 

[GouramiGirl100]

So happy! I had been eyeing this old male swordtail at my LFS since they got him in last week. He was in a display tank but I asked if they would sell him to me and they did! He is gorgeous and in QT right now (he’s not in QT with the rainbowfish in the photo I just had his bag there for a bit while I prepped the QT tank) also today was a good day in general, I had the entire day off and spent it all doing tank maintenance! Feeling accomplished

 

[Wendybrass]

So happy! I had been eyeing this old male swordtail at my LFS since they got him in last week. He was in a display tank but I asked if they would sell him to me and they did! He is gorgeous and in QT right now (he’s not in QT with the rainbowfish in the photo I just had his bag there for a bit while I prepped the QT tank) also today was a good day in general, I had the entire day off and spent it all doing tank maintenance! Feeling accomplished
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He is stunning!

 

[GouramiGirl100]

He is stunning!

He is!! I’ve never seen one like this

 

[tetraguy]

If you get a reply twice I apologize. My first one disappeared. Anyway my kh is 0 and GH is 30ppm (less than 2). The main tank however is good. I got it there over time with stones and cuttlebone . I've been thinking about equilibrium, thank you! I'll try it. Corey from aquarium co-op says salt will help and I have that on hand so hopefully for now it keeps everyone happy.

Hey that's great you got it there with the rock and cuttlebone! Corey seems to be very knowledgeable in the hobby so I'm sure you'll get everything right with the salt!

A couple tips if you do decide to go the equalibrium route. It is best to get a quart jar or other similar sized container you can seal. I fill it about 3/4 way full with dechlorinated water and add my dose to it. It's gonna take some heavy shaking to get it dissolved but it will get there. I then add that to my 5 gallon bucket I'm filling tank with, but sure straight to the tank is fine. At my dose it sometimes slightly cloud the tank for 6 to 12 hrs but crystal clear in the morning!

Good luck with everything, it will all work out!

 

[Wendybrass]

Hey that's great you got it there with the rock and cuttlebone! Corey seems to be very knowledgeable in the hobby so I'm sure you'll get everything right with the salt!

A couple tips if you do decide to go the equalibrium route. It is best to get a quart jar or other similar sized container you can seal. I fill it about 3/4 way full with dechlorinated water and add my dose to it. It's gonna take some heavy shaking to get it dissolved but it will get there. I then add that to my 5 gallon bucket I'm filling tank with, but sure straight to the tank is fine. At my dose it sometimes slightly cloud the tank for 6 to 12 hrs but crystal clear in the morning!

Good luck with everything, it will all work out!

Thank you so much. Practical from experience advice is the best out there. So every water change? I am going to pick some up for my other tank and future tanks, because we all know there are always future tanks .

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Cleaned glass on all the tanks. Found four more eggs in the wrong cory tank again. Again, I threatened to trade them for kuhli loaches lol

Think I'm going to take them out and put the females in the 20 long then drop the boys off for loaches. I was going to put the swordtails into a ten and maybe try apistogramma in the 20, but I'm actually digging the swordtails in there and am finally going to add some now that everything is settled.

Just moved two of the females into the long leaving 5 in the 20. I'll just take those to the LFS

 

[bucketaquatics]

Just enjoying the sunrise setting on my 55 gallon. They may be pricey, but, fluval 3.0's are definitely worth it.
Also, waking up too see my plecos(or quite possibly the bleeding heart tetra as they hang in the mid section) uprooted an anubias lol. I never glue or tie, I just place the roots under rocks or in the cracks of wood. I tie small rocks sometimes but I usually just let them do their thing.

 

[GouramiGirl100]

LFS got in some beautiful swordtails and I’m rebuilding a swordtail tank so I had to pick them up they’re in QT now photo is bad I’ll take a better one tomorrow- 2 males 3 Females

 

[Wendybrass]

LFS got in some beautiful swordtails and I’m rebuilding a swordtail tank so I had to pick them up they’re in QT now photo is bad I’ll take a better one tomorrow- 2 males 3 Females
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Even your bad pictures are good. Is it going to be species only? I'd love to do one but I have commitment issues - I can't decide which species to go with.

 

[fishywoo]

Not today, but tomorrow going to ring out all the sponges in my Aquaclears and do an extra water change on my Goldfish tank. Then I'm going to squeeze out the sponge filter, and add that back into the main tank. After that I'll be introducing our Ranchu to her buddies! Then gratefully finally get to take down the quarantine tub and put it away!
=D

 

[GouramiGirl100]

Even your bad pictures are good. Is it going to be species only? I'd love to do one but I have commitment issues - I can't decide which species to go with.

Probably species only unless I buy some more corys

 

[Wendybrass]

Work and life has left me little time for my tanks. I watch the QT tank when the lights first come on for 10 mins and again when I feed, if I can. Most of that time is spent trying to count the dwarf Rasbora. It's like herding cats. Just not possible. I think I still have 12 some days i count 14, others it's 8 so, if I split the difference I believe I still have 12..

 

[tetraguy]

Work and life has left me little time for my tanks. I watch the QT tank when the lights first come on for 10 mins and again when I feed, if I can. Most of that time is spent trying to count the dwarf Rasbora. It's like herding cats. Just not possible. I think I still have 12 some days i count 14, others it's 8 so, if I split the difference I believe I still have 12..

I feel your pain! Monday I was moved to second shift (2-10pm) off of first to train a group of folks on some new equipment. My lights run 12 to 8. I was used to getting all the time I want with tanks now down to a quick feeding and go! Thankfully this is only for a 2 week period.

I also got a new group of 10 tiny little cpds last week and stress myself always trying to make sure everyone is accounted for, but like you get a different number every time lol. Ohhh the joys!!!

 

[Wendybrass]

I feel your pain! Monday I was moved to second shift (2-10pm) off of first to train a group of folks on some new equipment. My lights run 12 to 8. I was used to getting all the time I want with tanks now down to a quick feeding and go! Thankfully this is only for a 2 week period.

I also got a new group of 10 tiny little cpds last week and stress myself always trying to make sure everyone is accounted for, but like you get a different number every time lol. Ohhh the joys!!!

The struggle is real!! Hahaha. I love my CPD's and desperately need more but they're really hard to come by. I missed an opportunity to pick up a few more a month or so ago. I'm hoping to have my free time back soon as well. It's almost good I'm busy because I'm super impatient with the quarantine process and try to will time to go by faster. At least this way I don't have time to obsess over it.

 

[DawnE]

Rescuing a Synodontis Eupterus, "featherfin squeaker", though I was told he was a pleco.

 

[Fishfur]

Caught my loaches playing some sort of game which seems to be a lot of fun for them. They play most every day in the early evening. Could swear I filmed it but do you think I can find a video now? Nope!

I will try to film tonight’s performance.

Meantime, Sambuca has constructed quite the fluffy bubble nest. He stuck it to a floating cup that’s there to stay a bit warmer so the cuttings in it will root faster.

 

[tetraguy]

The struggle is real!! Hahaha. I love my CPD's and desperately need more but they're really hard to come by. I missed an opportunity to pick up a few more a month or so ago. I'm hoping to have my free time back soon as well. It's almost good I'm busy because I'm super impatient with the quarantine process and try to will time to go by faster. At least this way I don't have time to obsess over it.

In the 8 months I've been back into the hobby I have not seen them in stores in my area at all. I ended up ordering online from flipaquatics.com and am 100% satisfied with the stock I recieved.

Yes I struggle with patience myself. Them plants just don't grow fast enough . I've learned health is more important than growth and I'm on the right track now but can not wait for their tank to grow in! Being busy not starring at the tank non stop most certainly does help. Good luck with the quarantine!

 

[fishywoo]

It finally happened!
=D

 

[Wendybrass]

Finally received my order equilibrium. I also got a new GH/kh test kit. My tap water is a 1 but my tank is at 4 I'm assuming from the aquarium salt. Fed some freshly hatched brine shrimp which is always fun to watch and made frozen cubes with the leftovers. That's all I had time for today. WC's tomorrow. Toodles!

 

[DawnE]

Today we started recaulking a 55 gal for my rescued Featherfin Squeeker.

 

[Fishfur]

Got another short video of the anguillaris loaches apparently having a good time.

They do this at least once a day and often more than once, for no obvious reason.

I almost never see the P.semicintas but these guys are out and about quite a bit.

The Dwarf Chain loach appears to enjoy playing with them. He’s the last of his group and I don’t have room for more of them still I get a bigger tank - poor guy. But he is getting old so who knows how much longer he’ll be around.

 

[fishywoo]

My plans to do things early fell through, under the weather and resting up, so did not move our little Ranchu yet. Tomorrow is the next goal. It's always good to have leeway! WC Day isn't officially until Monday, filters are in the last or first week of the month, so definitely will be doing that Sunday. Luckily our Ranchu doesn't know the plans so has nothing to be disappointed about. Lol

In the meantime I'm over the moon about seeing shrimplets and once I can I'll be doing a lot of tank staring and picture taking.
=D

Adding a Sunset picture before lights out.
^_^

 

[GouramiGirl100]

I wasn’t at my parent’s house today (where my swordtails are quarantined) but my mom snapped a photo while I was at my 12 hour hospital shift So that brightened my day up, they look good. I have three males (one geriatric lyre tail unable to breed) and three females

 

[kuhlkid]

Got another short video of the anguillaris loaches apparently having a good time.

They do this at least once a day and often more than once, for no obvious reason.

I almost never see the P.semicintas but these guys are out and about quite a bit.

The Dwarf Chain loach appears to enjoy playing with them. He’s the last of his group and I don’t have room for more of them still I get a bigger tank - poor guy. But he is getting old so who knows how much longer he’ll be around.

My kuhlis love to do this as well! Specifically my black kuhlis, the stripes are much more reclusive but the stripeless batch will circle my heater and sponge filters for hours! Nice to see other subspecies reflect this behavior.