What are you doing to your tank today?

[carsonsgjs]

Gave the main tank some much needed TLC. Canister clean, water change and glass scrub. Looking much better, and the Colombian Tetras I picked up are settling in well. I was due to pick some more up but the garden centre where my LFS is had a huge fire recently, and I've not found the time to head down there now it is back open. Feels like a nice job for the weekend though...

 

[BigManAquatics]

Did 25% water changes on a couple tanks today, one just because i was attempting to scrub off some of the film buildup on the glass. Think i may need a couple nerites in that tank again to really keep on top of that.

Also went to the LFS today. Found lots of really tempting driftwood!

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Picked up a dirted and planted ten gal with Cory’s, a lot of big snails and two male French Endlers. 5 cories in the tank, then probably another 4 or 5 in a bag. Certainly overstocked at the moment and probably undertanked too, plus I think a female is pregnant. So once everything is settled back in and happy, I’ll post up some give aways for the local Seattle area folk (sorry, I just don’t like shipping animals).


Not sure the brand of tank, but it’s nicer than my aqueon tanks, slim Marina filter, lighted hood etc… Local is moving to MN and needed it all gone now.



Edit: Since the tank cane with an entire extra driftwood with plants, I put one in the kiddos betta less betta tank lol

I’ll have to get a stock of what I have, what can go with a future betta and what to give away.

 

[BigManAquatics]

Definitely just a feed n watch kind of day. Been on road and stressed in a hospital, so taking it easy today.

Just remembered, got an air pump pooping oit on me, so will probably have to go hunt a new one down tonight or tomorrow. Would order one, but don't trust it to show up in time...kind of important now at this point.

 

[Bittrswe3t]

Need to do WC in 1 10g, want to set up new 20g but can't decide where to put it exactly so just prepped the tank thus far and sitting on kitchen table empty . Ordered some aquatic plants this morning so hopefully I will get the 20 gal somewhere set up before they arrive monday or tuesday....Need to set up larger l guppy fry tank to start getting it and 20g cycled/seeded so I can move some fish around. Lots of plans and needs in the works, with more to come.

Just noticed some brown algea in a newly cycled 5g betta tank so also want to go get a nirite snail to assist with that matter. The betta is very mild tempered (was previously with 8 guppy gals but got too stressed out so he got his own "room")...so he should be fine with the addition to his newer house.

Some photos. Left to right, male guppy and betta, mid is single betta male that needs a nitite snail, on right is 3.5 gallon bowfront fry tank with 2 juvenile peppered corys and 2 mutt guppy fry that magically appeared in my female guppy only tank 1 day that I saved from the betta (he was in there at the time). Lots to do but at least I won't be bored. Lol.

 

[BigManAquatics]

So, tracked down a new air pump. Hook it up to the system, same problem-barely any air getting to the sponge filters. So, spend a bit of time digging around for spare air stones, replace them, and viola!!! Finally, lots of air to the sponge filters again!!! So, now i have an extra 2 outlet air pump for a future project and also am completely out of new airstones now. *facepalm*

All is well that ends well.

 

[BigManAquatics]

Started early today. Already went to the fish store, got some new blood for the platy tank. Figure after starting with 4 platies and now we are on something like 5th or 6th gen, better throw something fresh in there. So 2 panda platies and 2 red dalmation platies. All look to be female, but surprises do happen...

 

[StarGirl]

So, tracked down a new air pump. Hook it up to the system, same problem-barely any air getting to the sponge filters. So, spend a bit of time digging around for spare air stones, replace them, and viola!!! Finally, lots of air to the sponge filters again!!! So, now i have an extra 2 outlet air pump for a future project and also am completely out of new airstones now. *facepalm*

All is well that ends well.

I didnt like the airstones in the sponge filters. Got mucked up too fast. Mine are just regular now again.

Going to clean at least the fry tanks. Maybe the 9g. Maybe the 407......lol

When I clean the 407 I may pull a small bag of bio media for the 5g HOB so I can put floss in there and a sponge. The fry dont mind the flow on low at all.

 

[Blacksheep1]

Water change on the 180, didn’t even notice the tannins this time around but after adding a bunch of alder cones and ial after a wc
to help the krib’s pop eye it built up this week. Unfortunately the krib didn’t make it and succumbed to a secondary bacterial infection after the pop eye was starting to get better.

Added a light , finally, to the oryzias tank. They don’t like it at all so I’m going to work on planting it more tomorrow.

 

[86 ssinit]

Do you have a uv steralizer on the 180?

 

[Blacksheep1]

Do you have a uv steralizer on the 180?

No I don’t.

But now I’m thinking I should … what have you seen that I’ve missed ?

I think the krib got stuck as her fins were a little torn and she had a scrape on her side . Later that day popeye on one eye started , I did a large wc, added the alder cones and ial and she started to look better. She hid for a couple of days then returned to her usual antics and Her eye went down. 2 days after the eye swelled again and she looked terrible. She didn’t last the day.

 

[86 ssinit]

I move fish to a qt tank rather than leave in main tank. A5g works fine. Add salt and raise the temp to 80. Give them time to heal. As to uv I use them in all my big tanks. It kill most stuff in the water. Keeps water clear.

 

[Blacksheep1]

Normally I would move a sick fish to a qt . Temp is 27c in this tank already , for the rummys. Unfortunately the qt is now the oryzias tank, so I couldn’t move her. She was around 5 years old so I don’t know if that made a difference.

Thankyou for your advice though , I really appreciate it

 

[BigManAquatics]

Went to the LFS yet again today. Got some frozen foods and this fun piece of driftwood already attached to a piece of slate.

 

[86 ssinit]

Went to the LFS yet again today. Got some frozen foods and this fun piece of driftwood already attached to a piece of slate.

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That is a cool peice of wood!! Looks like a boat for sponge bob!

 

[BigManAquatics]

That is a cool peice of wood!! Looks like a boat for sponge bob!

Hoping some tetras use the fingers for a slalom run or something.

Already have it in a bucket of hot hot water and some hydrogen peroxide to disinfect. Also see what kind of tannins leech out. Not so worried abiut the tannins though, since i think the tetras will enjoy a little darker water for awhile.

 

[sairving]

I was hit by the crazy stick and decided to do a DIY backlight for my tank.

I was hit by the crazy stick and decided to do a DIY backlight for my tank.

Background needs some adjustments. The poster board sits flat against the top of the tank preventing the light from reaching the top. For the second picture, I held the too of the background away from the tank.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Moved some more not betta stuff from the new overstocked 10 to the kiddos 5 gal bettaless betta tank loo

The new Catfish and snail tank came with two blue Endlers so they got tossed in with some Endler females that have not seen any males since they were fry…

go forth, make pretty babies.

The snails might have been working on that when I moved them lol

 

[BigManAquatics]

Ok i think i am done messing with the 20g's for a few days. All have had AT LEAST 1 50% and 1 25% water change in the last 3-4 days, 2 of them more than that lol!! Think i finally got them looking like i want....at least for another 5 minutes...maybe...

 

[BigManAquatics]

Mostly just a feed n watch type of day. Did clean off the outside glass on the 20g's. Probably do a water change on the 29g platy tank tomorrow.

 

[StarGirl]

Cleaned the fry tanks and the 407. Put the ugly pre-filter sponge on it for when fry get big enough for the big tank. One fry is huge and has yellow on his fin tips already. There were a ton of RH snails in the filter.

Took the sponge filter apart and put the sponge in the HOB with floss on top in the 1st fry tank. 1 air pump gone. Have to watch that one.

Took the sponge filter out of the 55 and hooked the smaller air pump to the 2nd 5g sponge filter. Ahh much more quiet around my room.

Now I just have the 9g to do.

 

[Debbie1986]

My Red betta in the sorority has a shredded tail.

I was like 'oh no!!!' but then I realized it's likely decor related because I keep seeing her by this 1 item for last 2 months. I moved that piece in the shrimp tank because they love to hide and climb on stuff and the Glowfish tetras never bother with items on the bottom of tank.

Hopefully it will heal given time and clean water.

my out door tub that is without guppies has Southern leopard frogs in it. They are so funny, they see me and either hide or jump out of tub.

I did a water change on that tub yesterday ( no fish). I was going to do 2nd 40 gallon tub - guppy tank water change today but it's going to rain all week. if no rain, I'll do it then next weekend. I added a cleaning agent to tub regardless and topped it off - added 4 gallons. I'm exhausted after a garage sale yesterday and doing yard work earlier. I think they'll be fine - rain expected next 4 days at least.

The outdoor guppies are doing really well. Very colorful and seem to be enjoying the tub experience with all the plants. I took many out and examined them in a clear 2 gallon plastic tub during Friday's water change.

Big Blue is slightly larger than Red ( no formal names, lol). No aggression between them. They causally swim side by side at times. Sort of how Ron Burgundy and my Red Crown tail female behave ( they're in the 16 cube biorb doing really well. The flow is not bad there because the tank is so much bigger.) Very relaxed around each other and good companions.

My other betta pics did not turn out. my koi looks washed out.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Picked up a dirted and planted ten gal with Cory’s, a lot of big snails and two male French Endlers. 5 cories in the tank, then probably another 4 or 5 in a bag. Certainly overstocked at the moment and probably undertanked too, plus I think a female is pregnant. So once everything is settled back in and happy, I’ll post up some give aways for the local Seattle area folk (sorry, I just don’t like shipping animals).


Not sure the brand of tank, but it’s nicer than my aqueon tanks, slim Marina filter, lighted hood etc… Local is moving to MN and needed it all gone now.
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Edit: Since the tank cane with an entire extra driftwood with plants, I put one in the kiddos betta less betta tank lol

I’ll have to get a stock of what I have, what can go with a future betta and what to give away.

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The tank that keeps giving lol

So, moved the Endlers to the kiddos 5 with 3 virgin females. Also moved 2-3 mystery snails.

Then I found a horned nerite, cool! UPS killed 4 of mine…. The other snails in the tank are Black Devil snails (Faunus ater) cappuccino type, which apparently like brackish. So those are going into the mangrove tank along with any nerites I find. Acclimating one now.



As it sits. I cleared out a lot of bacopa and a few Java ferns and put those in my outdoor tubs for the summer.

 

[BigManAquatics]

Was just a feed n "watch the tetras all go berserk over their food" day. Lemon tetras seem especially frenzied/aggressive. May have to give some frozen food tomorrow, see if it is amped up.

 

[StarGirl]

Red racer was all dry under the table again. Cruising around like normal again now.

Other than that feed and watch day.

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Red racer was all dry under the table again. Cruising around like normal again now.

Other than that feed and watch day.

That snail has 29 lives, eh?

 

[StarGirl]

That snail has 29 lives, eh?

Yep sure does. I think hes used 5 now.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Brought it home

Mr Wigglesworth is getting to be a bit much work at the clinic with staffing how it is so he retired as an animal ambassador. Which is good because we don’t see exotics there anyway lol Just waiting on the wife to get home so we can bring his terrarium in

Brackish mangrove tank in lower right, then the planted Cory tank I picked up last week, then Mr Wigglesworth.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

He explored the new setup a bit, munched some veggies, took a bath then crawled off to his log to sleep.

 

[BigManAquatics]

Everything got fed, including the shell supplement. Wonder if the plecos eat them this time...they sometimes like to do that.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

In the process of making the betta less betta tank more betta lol

A prize for finishing therapy until the next school year

The Endlers will come out. Initially were in there for acclimation, will get moved outside soon. They are getting along, for now. Too many fish in a small space is all.

 

[ChrissFishes01]

Still working on getting my fish room setup. Right now I've just got empty tanks everywhere, buckets of substrate and rock in the floor, and some half-done tanks set up with the fish I chose to keep during my move. Believe it or not, the pic below was taken after I cleaned up a little. Yikes!

I've decided to cut back on the number of tanks I have, and am going to focus in on one size - 40 breeders. The fish room is 11x7, so I figure 4 40 breeders (stacked 2 high) will be a decent number for the room. I'll also have my flowerhorn (who will go into a 120 eventually) and a small indoor pond in the room. Planning to build my own racks and include space for QT/hospital tanks below the 40's, probably enough room for 2 10's side-by-side under each rack, or storage space.

As far as what I'm keeping, I've got it partially decided! I'm keeping my Green Spotted Puffer in one 40, and am going to do a FOWLR/softy reef in another. I'm probably going to do a livebearer tank in one of the other 40's, and am open for suggestions in the last 40.

For now, behold my mess! It's awful right now. I hate moving.

 

[carsonsgjs]

Playing catch up on water changes following a few days working away. Unfortunately came back to a dead pea puffer leaving me with just the one. Did a quick water change on that tank as well as the main tank which brings me back on schedule.

I'm now caught in two minds - get more puffers or just stick with the single one, then break down the tank when that one passes? Decisions decisions!

 

[BigManAquatics]

Did water changes on the 20g's. Rinsed a sponge filter on 2 of the tanks, replaced the shot heater suction cups on the other. Also moved a couple of the young rabbit snails from the betta tank in with the red eye/glow light tank. Keeping the adults together for now, kinda would like them to make a few more babies.

 

[StarGirl]

Feed and watch day......watching the algae grow because im home all day and want to see my fish......lol

 

[Blacksheep1]

Wc on two tanks. The wcmm’s are looking stunning and the roots on the outdoor water lettuce are IMMENSE !! I’ll have to cut them to bring them indoors already never mind when it gets cooler. I’ve found they float more to the sides instead of sitting straight like they do in tanks. Can’t wait to see how big they actually grow.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Took Wigglesworth outside for what might be the first time.

Thinking outside the tank today

 

[Bwood22]

So...I think I have some Grandma-ternal mouth brooding going on.
I have 2 female Jalo Reef haps in my 25 gallon grow-out. One mother and her daughter who was born back in November (my daughter named her Patricia).
The only other fish in the tank are some OB Peacocks that were born back in January. I'm trying to keep all of the females in this tank and growing out the males in my big tank. But since they are only 6 months old...occasionally a new male will reveal himself and ill move him out....but besides the momma Jalo, none of the other fish in the tank should be sexually mature yet.

Momma Jalo just spit some fry on June 9th so she shouldn't be ready to produce more babies yet. However, yesterday when I got home from a 5 day trip in Vegas...Momma Jalo has another mouthful of eggs and Patricia's egg tube was extended.

So now momma Jalo is holding Patricia's eggs. That's the only logical explanation.

What were these fish doing while I was gone?

 

[BigManAquatics]

Did water change on the 29g. Moved another young rabbit snail to a tetra tank, so now maybe less than 10 of them in the betta tank. Not sure. Lots of babies! Otherwise feed n watching of fish.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Wiggles hammocks came in so I put them in about where I want them to be. Waiting on another piece of wood to come in that I’ll mount the UV-B to so it’s at a proper height as well as provide some more climbing space should he choose. His vivarium is a bit tall, but I’ll work with it Wipe down / clean and a new basking rock

The kiddos betta tank now with 100% more Betta, Cory tank and mangrove tank all got glass scrubbing, top offs and testing since every tank right now has something being born in it or under it (wiggles roaches) Yeesh. Eggs and babies everywhere lol



Found a plant lying around that he can munch on and provide some entertainment, lemongrass. So I moved that from the greenhouse to Wiggles. Started with a basic list. Succulents, ok! Well great! Grabbed a planted succulent and looked up the scientific name. Toxic, crud lol Well, my prickly pears are not ready so what’s next. Ok, Yucca. Well I have yucca, several species in fact! Of course they’re either toxic or not well enough established lol Fine, kitchen herbs it is lol

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Trying to slowly bring the gh and kh of the tank water down a little bit to help with my betta's breathing issues. Added lots of Indian almond leaves, and it is starting to bring down the ph. Regular water change and clean up. I stopped medicating since it did not seem to be helping much, and the betta is still acting like himself, swimming, eating, and not severly bloated or retaining fluid. Hoping for the best!

 

[Debbie1986]

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He explored the new setup a bit, munched some veggies, took a bath then crawled off to his log to sleep.

wow, what a handsome boy! and the terrarium looks great! I love that 1st pic, he looks super happy!!

 

[BPSabelhaus]

wow, what a handsome boy! and the terrarium looks great! I love that 1st pic, he looks super happy!!

Happy boy. A little stressed with the move, then tank upgrade and playing outside and being offered fresh berries and flowers to eat while outside was just a bit much lol So he’s having a fast and covered day.


Checked in on stumpy, the tadpole that lost part of its tail. He’s doing his reverse Lt Dan impersonation lol



While feeding the mangrove tank I noticed one of the Devil spike snails that I recently acclimated from the Cory tank was moving oddly.


Well, that escalated lol.



That’s where all the shells went! They’ve been using the cave for storage and molting.

 

[BigManAquatics]

Was mostly a feed n watch kind of day. Working on moving some of the young rabbit snails when i see them. So far, i have moved 9 of them into other tanks...and saw at least 1 more youngin' in the betta tank with the adults!! Glad they breed as slow as they do....sheesh!

 

[BigManAquatics]

The baby rabbit snails seem to be taking splendidly to their new tanks. See them scooting around all over the place!

 

[K5MOW]

Doing a little work on setting up a small 10 gallon tank.

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Still trying to save my betta.....

 

[ChrissFishes01]

Finally had a day to get back in the fish room. I finished up moving and turned in my keys to the old place this week, so I should have more time to work moving forward. As I type this, I'm waiting for my first nitrate test to develop - it's been a minute! But I've been keeping up with water changes, so I expect the tanks to be chemically decent.

My Flower horn tank was one of the first ones in here, and I've barely touched it aside from feedings and water changes. I haven't even had a chance to add in any hides for the poor guy. But he seems happy, and his water tests about 0/0/5, so I'd say things are okay. I just hate looking at such an ugly tank sometimes!




Right now, the biggest obstacle is actually all my old tanks and equipment! I'm trying to sell a 55, a 37, and a bunch of smaller tanks since I'm moving to a few larger ones instead of a million small ones. Once all the old tanks are cleared out, it'll be much easier to build racks and a stand for the 120.

Oh, and I selected a live-bearer for one of the 40's already. I had planned on endlers, but I saw the most adorable golden dusted lyretail mollies yesterday at a LFS. I figure a 40 will make a good colony tank for them, and for now, I can QT them in an old 10 gallon. They're soaking in slightly brackish water to get rid of any external parasites, and then I'll probably put them through some Prazi if need be. No pics yet, but I'll get down in the floor and get some decent ones. Eventually. Lol.

Oh, and the baby musk turtle is doing well, too. My girlfriend wanted him, so he's living in a 20 in the bedroom for now. I've got a 47 rimless tank he'll live in long-term, I just have to build a stand for it. So many chores...

 

[JLAquatics]

Hello all! I hope all my Fishlore friends are doing well!

It has been quite a while since I have posted here on Fishlore, but I have managed to finally secure a stable job once more and things are finally beginning to fall into place again. However, in my absence that does not mean that I have not been busy at all with the aquarium hobby! In fact, I am getting ready to set up a new tank and start anew once more. My 29 and 15 gallon tanks are still doing well, and the Java Fern has finally decided to grow like crazy! More pictures will be coming soon on my personal threads.

However, the project I am more excited about is my modified 8 gallon biorb which I am getting ready to assemble! (Let me know if you want me to make a thread pertaining this new endeavor ).


This is my hardscape concept. As you can see, I have a resin plane decoration that I have had in storage for a while. I decided the other day, "why not use it". Hence, my next aquascaping project began shortly after.

I paln to use a ton of epiphyte plants (anubias nana petite, buce, mosses, etc) to obscure most of it and leave just small sections open. This aquarium will eventually be home to Fire Red Cherry Shrimp and either a small school of Male Endlers or Chili Rasboras.


PS: I have also gotten one of my friends into the aquarium hobby the other week as well! Our influence expands...

 

[Bwood22]

I'm not sure how ive never noticed this before....

So I'm cleaning out this fish cabinet (by the way...phosphate pads are messy and useless, i don't reccomend them) and Im consolidating some stuff and throwing some old stuff away.

I have way too many test kits....which is weird because I never test my water. So I decided to consolidate them.





So I sorted all the bottles on the counter and that's when I noticed something very strange:

Can anybody help me understand how this happened?


I consider myself to be somewhat intelligent and I certainly have done this hundreds of times and I know the difference between the number 1 and the number 2.
But I'm at a loss here.