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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 25, 2010 19:59:03 GMT -5
Welcome to Everything Aquatic!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 25, 2010 19:57:48 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 24, 2010 16:01:27 GMT -5
I added a lift tube to the Hydro sponge 1 filter in my 40 gallon (the only tank large enough for the lift tube), pushed the air tubing down lower in my male guppy and betta tank and made a sponge filter out of just a piece of spring, airline tubing, the sponge, and of course the pump. I noticed immedietely in the tanks where I lowered the airline tubing that small pieces of waste (not larger pieces) were being moved by the sponge filter and some was getting stuck to the sponge filter which seems VERY good. I'm not sure what my results will be because I just did his but it looks like it's already working a LOT better!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 24, 2010 15:10:12 GMT -5
The troubleshooting diagrams would be great.
I see how it is not working at maximum capacity now. I'll add the lift tube to the sponge filters in tanks that have a high enough water level. The rest I can continue to siphon as I have and lower the bubbler tubing.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 24, 2010 12:38:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Carl. What I realized is that I do not use the plastic thing that comes with the sponge filter due to that the water level is too low for me to use it w/out it going above water. I'll try pushing the airline tubing further into the filter (hopefully it will stay) to see if that helps.
Could me not using the intake tube that comes with the filter for reasons I just noted be making them less efficient?
I understand better now about the debris because mechanical filtration is not something that is their strong points/they work best in combination with a second filter.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 24, 2010 11:42:40 GMT -5
That's strange that mine don't pick up debris much then. I do clean mine by squeezing them out repeatedly in a container with a quart tank water. Perhaps I need to use more water to clean them.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 23, 2010 20:21:38 GMT -5
Carl, I have a rather pressing question (no offense intended) about your hydro Sponge # 1 filters. They don't seem to pick up debris like HOB or other filters with carbon.
I find I have to siphon the tanks out 2 times as much with them. This I feel makes them less efficient capturing debris wise than HOB's.
I feel like I am missing the big picture since I know you swear by them as the best and that you have thoroughly researched the subject. I know they provide a LOT of room for benefical bacteria (which I have noticed seems to result in less ammonia/nitrite spikes though I am not positive.) But they don't seem to attract waste that much. I have been thinking about this for a long time but have been too shy/I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings by asking. But I feel like I'd rather ask and learn than keep wondering.
Is it that these filters are designed more to keep down ammonia/nitrite than capture waste? (I know different filters are designed for different things and sometimes work best in combination with each other)
Also, could this possibly just be a sign I need to change the sponges more often? (Keeping of course the original in the tank for a while so the bacteria can colonize the new one without there being an ammonia spike.)
I feel like the not capturing waste much cuts back on their efficiency. If you could answer this question about Sponge filtration I could greatly appreciate it. No offense intended, I am posting this question not to debate but to learn and perhaps to be proven wrong on the efficiency part.
Renee
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 22, 2010 15:08:45 GMT -5
Welcome to EA! We are a friendly forum with tons of good information. Welcome aboard!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 22, 2010 15:04:25 GMT -5
I have also had fish nibble at the heater. One of my goldfish even swims upside-down to nibble the underside on an aquarium ornament in fact (it's the only one that does this). And another who is obsessed with nibbling plants at one corner at the top of the tank.
Fish can be silly/weird at times. They seem to remember where food appeared just once and hoping to find more, obsessively search in that area every time after they are fed after that. I don't think the heater thing is something to worry about.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 17, 2010 11:14:57 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 16, 2010 1:46:47 GMT -5
Thanks Carl. I briefly looked over your article. Hard boiled egg may be a good idea provided my mom does not cook it too much (she does that). Otherwise the yoke part becomes a powder which would be too fine for fish to consume. But I'll try it (perhaps she'll let me cook it). I bet the fish will love it.
I noticed duckweed as one of the ingredients for home-made fish food. I'll see if I can find a place I can get some from.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 16, 2010 1:33:46 GMT -5
Welcome to Everything Aquatic!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 14, 2010 22:17:09 GMT -5
It looks like you took my suggestion. I noticed much more detail in this article. Great job on that.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 14, 2010 22:14:09 GMT -5
Thanks but I don't want to get more mess in my tank or in the worst case, transport harmful bacteria or other organisms that could cause a problem in my aquarium. I know I am probably way-overreacting to the potential risk but I'd rather stick to the "known" path here.
Is there any other human foods that are safe and nutritious for fish? ( more specificly goldfish and guppies who lack teeth)
By the way, I once read in a book published by someone with ABSOLUTELY NO knowledge of fish nutrition or maybe even what fish eat who suggested feeding goldfish shredded mild cheddar cheese. I tried it and the fish liked it but clamped their fins after. I see why...
Luckily, this was back when I was 12 (a very new beginner to fish at the time) and the fish that ate it no longer have.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 13, 2010 19:59:01 GMT -5
No problem GOAH. For those of you who don't know, GOAH is a great friend and chat pal of mine.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 13, 2010 17:29:34 GMT -5
Welcome to EA! I hope you enjoy it here and find this site useful. Have a great time on here my friend!
Renee
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 13, 2010 17:26:39 GMT -5
I heard you can feed fish sweet potato via another post here but that it leads to water mild scum build up on the glass.
I don't want any clean up so I was wondering if just the skin would be ok to feed the fish. Would they be able to eat it well (they don't have teeth), and also, will it not cause a the same problem as with the the potatoes + skin.
Thanks.
Renee
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 13, 2010 16:08:27 GMT -5
Welcome to Everything Aquatic!
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 11, 2010 17:48:10 GMT -5
Thanks. More signs of begging today. lol Nice puppy.
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 11, 2010 17:36:57 GMT -5
Welcome to EA! Hope you enjoy it here!
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