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Post by DaharkazAngel on Jul 8, 2009 4:47:55 GMT -5
Just thought id give you the run down of my tanks, Currently have 3 running with one of the 10 gals set up tinight  I used substrate from my 100 gal and the water ( a very established tank guys) and the filter is from the other10 gal betta tank. It is also cycled. I didnt clean the filter so heres hoping that my new 10 gal cycles quick!! So enough dribbling here they are: TANK ONE: 10 gal No filter 30Watt heater 28c 1 Male crowntail betta 2 tiny .5cm Bristlnose catfish babies (cant catch them!) TANK TWO: 10 gal 150watt heater (its all i have spare i know overkill lol) 26c H.O.B filter rated for 30-40 gal tank. 1 cory bronze. Has swim bladder. Is my cycle buddy. (dont worry it should be 'smooth') TANK THREE: 100 gal Internal filter (poop but it does for now) 300 Watt heater 26c 7 Angels 2 flame gourmais 2 Bristlnose catfish (pair) 9 neons (aka floating mars bars) 9 rummnose tetras 5 Black neons 1 yellow lab (drib accumliated) 6 cory cats 5 khuli loaches 4 female swordtails 1 red tail shark 2 clown loaches. Thats it guys!! Excited to have another 10 in my mitts =) It was getting dusty in the garage. Will get a sponge filter for betta and maybe a smaller heater for the first 10 gal but i dunno should i?? May pop some guppies in the 10 when its finished, kindo over the single male betta thing. Anyway tell us your thoughts!! =) Angel |
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Post by Carl on Jul 8, 2009 9:58:43 GMT -5
I think the Sponge filters are a good idea for the 10 gallon aquariums. I would get as large of a sponge filter as you feel comfortable with, such as a Hydro Sponge #2I would consider a Large Sponge Filter for your 100 gallon aquarium too, although not often considered for large aquariums, these are an inexpensive way to provide complimentary filtration to what you already have or even primary filtration. The Hydro Sponge #5 PRO or even a Hydro Pond 2 (which can easily handle a tank this size by itself) are worth considering. Good luck with your aquariums  Carl |
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Post by babygeige on Jul 8, 2009 10:44:06 GMT -5
Looks good. I'm glad you found some tankmates for the crabby betta!
It seems like the cycling of the new 10 gallon should go pretty smoothly. Anytime I've used filter media from an established tank, I've had no problems.
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jul 8, 2009 22:28:16 GMT -5
careful of the yellow lab....sounds like it could be a smorg waiting to happen...
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Jul 8, 2009 22:31:35 GMT -5
Looked into sponge filters carl and i swayed towards a HOB for the betta. Its the tiniest Hob ive ever seen. For a sponge i would have had to use my only pump or buy another one. And since i have so many double adapters attached to a power board i opted for one more filter. Does anyone else have issues with cables??? I have as said a powerboard with 3 double adapters all atached to one power point that has a surge protecter on it and it also shares part of the entertainment system.... So basically 3 tanks...one outlet. and a whole lot of cords.. Crazy hey. =)
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Post by kagome on Jul 13, 2009 22:21:42 GMT -5
YES!! Luckily at least my two tanks run off of two different outlets but I did have to buy powerstrips/surge protectors for both tanks and I have cord craziness going on behind my tanks. On the 38g I'm running a HOB, a separate big sponge filter run by a powerhead, heater, air pump, and two light fixtures and my 20g only has one less cord because it only has one light fixture but the same amount of other equipment. And the big tank sits on top of my entertainment center so all the cords from that are run behind with the fish tank cords as well. When I step back there to switch off the tank stuff for cleaning it's like a jungle of electrical cords, it's just insane but as of yet I have not figured out a better way to do things. So I really sympathize about the cord issues.
As for your betta I have kept bettas with other peaceful community fish many, many times and it has always worked out well for me. I always thought they made such a pretty addition to a community tank and with all the other fish around the bettas were always more active. Maybe put some mollies or platys in with your betta and make the tank more interesting.
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Nov 23, 2010 5:58:31 GMT -5
Hey guys, just thought i tell you all im getting another tank soon, It will be 4x2x2, 400 litres. 20 litres more then my current 6 footer 100 gal. Havnt bought it yet but im excited!! I will be shutting my two 10 gals down (Made a deal with the other half) So i dont know what i will do with my bettas yet (may just beg to keep them running hehe..) Ill also do a update on stocking, hasnt chaged a whole lot i think.
TANK ONE:
10 gal
H.O.B (rated for a 10 gal betta tank, gentle flow)
1 Male crowntail betta under 6 months old.
TANK TWO:
10 gal
H.O.B filter rated for 30-40 gal tank.
1 male betta 4 years old has swim bladder.
TANK THREE:
100 gal
Internal filter (poop but it does for now)
300 Watt heater 26c
3 Angels
2 Bristlnose catfish (pair)
20 rummnose tetras
5 Black neons
9 cory cats
5 khuli loaches
1 red tail shark
1 clown loach.
Think thats it. MEGA excited!! May even go saltwater for the new tank im undecided. Or i might put the Angels in there since its taller then my current 100 gal. Thanks for reading guys =)
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Post by Carl on Nov 23, 2010 10:46:23 GMT -5
Sounds great. This is an unusual shaped aquarium. Most 120s are 6 feet (about 180 cm). Have fun with your new tank Carl |
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 23, 2010 13:56:16 GMT -5
marine tanks are great fun. as you know i even keep an octopus....but be aware, marine tanks can be very expensive when compared to FW. as well...be aware too that livestock is expensive and you NEED to do homework with every purchase. many many combos won`t work and ther are alot of poisonous critters that have to be treated accordingly....
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Nov 24, 2010 6:20:46 GMT -5
So my tank is going to happen, im thinking it will be 4x18x18. OR 4x2x2. If i go the smaller i can get it within 2 weeks, 3-4 for the larger. Im really stuck on ideas but. I dont want a oscar, im thinking no to saltwater and the only other 'set up' that comes to mind is malawi or rift lake. Really wish i had some one to yabber on too about it lol. What would you guys do if you were me?? (Decided a def NO on saltwater. Not quite ready but def on the books. Will have a few grand spare before i dive into that ally lol )
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 24, 2010 21:32:57 GMT -5
hmmmm....why not try brackish....it`ll give you a lil more knowledge as to using larger amounts of salt and puffers make great big tank friends...
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Nov 26, 2010 6:19:58 GMT -5
So i got a quote for the 4x2x2 today. $720 with a stand. The 4x18inx18in is only $380. Basically 110 gal or 70. I think ive decided on the 70 and it will be a malawi/mbuna tank. 720 is just to much for a little bit more water. Can still do a lot in a 70 just no oscar. Hey but i can put a oscar in my 100 if i ever wanted too hehe, and put the Angels in the 70. Oh so many ideas lol. So i should get it up and running within 3 weeks.
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Post by Carl on Nov 26, 2010 10:26:32 GMT -5
Congratulations on your decision!
Mbuna should be nice, just make sure to make a lot of caves and places to hide. Also purchase Malawi Cichlids carefully so as to not have too many "battles"
We have many members here that have kept Malawi Cichlids that might have suggestions about specific species
Carl
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Nov 28, 2010 3:06:28 GMT -5
So im buying tha tank this wed!! I have to stain and vanish the base and then cycle so it will still be a 4-5 week wait intill i can consider putting any real fish in but hey its HAPPENING!! lol. I ve decided on Electric yellows (Yellow labs) AND Mainganos. Ive got no idea how many tho, could use some help on that one. Im thinking 4 of each maybe?? I dunno, since i have a 100 gal 70 seems so small LOL..One day ill get a 6x4x4 or 700 litres (dunno gals) And probably BIGGER Rofl. Anywhoo just thought id share the news =)
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Post by Carl on Nov 28, 2010 11:33:09 GMT -5
I hope all goes well Wed. in getting this aquarium
6 x 4 x4 in feet is BIG, did you mean in feet (this would be even bigger in meters)?
That comes to 718 gallons or 2717 liters (3.785 is the multiplier for converting).
This would have to be acrylic as glass aquariums cannot be safely built past 2 feet in width
Carl
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Post by DaharkazAngel on Nov 29, 2010 0:33:33 GMT -5
Lol carl that was the size of the tank i wanted and yes in feet but ive decide on a 4 foot long 18inch wide 18inch high tank. 250 litres i think =) Thanks for the support ill upload pics when its stained. I think your thinking i meant metres lol.
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I used substrate from my 100 gal and the water ( a very established tank guys) and the filter is from the other10 gal betta tank. It is also cycled. I didnt clean the filter so heres hoping that my new 10 gal cycles quick!!
