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Posted: 19:11 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: Just got a free fish tank |
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.... and some fish
https://i.imgur.com/2Nfx8nf.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aGnTGBz.jpg
Only thing is, I haven't got a clue about any of it having never owned a fish tank before (with fish in it anyway).
So I have a few questions:
The previous light looked very dodgy (hence the darkness), can someone recommend some lighting for it?, I've seen loads on ebay, but not sure what to get (I'd like something that simulates natural sunlight if possible).
Also the sealant looks moldy and tired, how easy is it to strip it all off and replace.... also what's the best stuff to get?
I've filled it and got the filter on its highest setting, it does feel quite powerful (pushing water to the other side of the tank), how long should it take for the water to clear, as the small tank doesn't have a heater in there and I want to transfer the fish as soon as possible.
Anything else I should know? (chemicals to treat the water etc) |
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Posted: 19:25 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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To repeat my awesome advice i offered on facebook
Tetra Aquasafe to treat the water.
Replace the filter sponges/moss for new stuff.
Grab the filter from the old tank and squeeze the filter sponge into the new tank.
Leave it to churn for about a week
Then put everything from old tank into new tank (filter included)
Do 30% water changes every other day for 2 weeks
Then you can chill and do a 30% change every week.
Get some real plants, after i give you 20KG of aquarium sand.
As for lighting, get some LED stuff from the link i sent you. |
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Posted: 20:00 - 14 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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A quick video of some of the fish..... maybe someone can help tell me what they are:
https://youtu.be/6bLftYhth0M |
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Fish are great until you come back from holiday and they're all dead.
Check out Upside-down Catfish. Seriously there's some wacky fish out there.
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Posted: 15:53 - 15 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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This keeping fish thing is going to be an interesting learning curve... last night I looked in the small tank and one of the fish was dead, about half an hour later it was up to 3 dead (still about 15 in there, but they don't stay still long enough to count)
So I had to just take the chance in putting them in to the large tank last night, the only things missing at that point were the chemicals to dechloronate the water and a light, both have been added today.
They've all seemed happy enough zooming round, but the water still looks a little on the cloudy side.
I've ordered a new heater, light, fish tank sealant, various other little bits and pieces.... this free stuff is getting expensive, I've spent just over £100 on stuff since I got the tank.
Anyway, best picture I've managed and it's still crap:
https://i.imgur.com/6bQCrGh.jpg |
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Hey fishy fishy fishy ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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Posted: 20:10 - 13 Aug 2017 Post subject: |
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OK being a fish tank noob, I've noticed over the last week or so that one of my fish has gotten really fat, and also spending a LOT of time in the corner of the tank under the plants:
https://imgur.com/K7RvNAN.jpg
https://imgur.com/5N1MSeH.jpg
Has she been oot hoorin' it and about to pop loads of fry into the tank?
I'm going to keep calling it "she" cause I can't imagine there is such a thing as "fat bastard" fish..... so "she" is spending most of her time in this little dark corner somewhere:
https://imgur.com/8oQYcEG.jpg
Poor quality, but rare photo of the Goodyear blimp trying to hide:
https://imgur.com/3xLVa3C.jpg
If so, they will unfortunately be left to fend for themselves as I haven't got the spare spare tank and equipment to separate her into a "breeding box".... as the tank will be getting renovated on Tuesday evening and won't be habitable until Friday at the very earliest |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 257 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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