Sounds like there will be a new 125 in the fish room
Can't; there's no more space...
What did you do with your tank(s) today?
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Can't; there's no more space...
fishguy1978
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There’s more space in the living roomCan't; there's no more space...
There’s more space in the living room
That's a slippery slope. I've always had a rule that only one tank would be allowed to escape from the fish room. I've already bent that rule by having a tank in my living room plus one in my TV room. Even so...
whatthebloody
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What did I do with my tanks today? Topped them off...
What did I DO today?...
I went to visit a wafishbox legend.
Yes, I (me) got to step foot in the realm of glorious garage rack fishkeeping. What started as a dragon stone pickup, morphed into beloved tales of our past and current fishkeeping escapades.
I was telling myself, "I hope I get to see his garage setup and this isn't just a porch pickup." Well, I must've left my bluetooth on because it was heard! Saw the garage door rolling up and had to do a mini, down low, fist pump. I was in!
@DMD123 thanks for the stones, the extra stones, the bucket, and great conversation. Thanks for holding them for me. You are one of the nicest people I've ever met!
Be jealous people...be very jealous
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What did I DO today?...
I went to visit a wafishbox legend.
Yes, I (me) got to step foot in the realm of glorious garage rack fishkeeping. What started as a dragon stone pickup, morphed into beloved tales of our past and current fishkeeping escapades.
I was telling myself, "I hope I get to see his garage setup and this isn't just a porch pickup." Well, I must've left my bluetooth on because it was heard! Saw the garage door rolling up and had to do a mini, down low, fist pump. I was in!
@DMD123 thanks for the stones, the extra stones, the bucket, and great conversation. Thanks for holding them for me. You are one of the nicest people I've ever met!
Be jealous people...be very jealous
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@whatthebloody, say what? When did you stop by? Whose house were you at? lol
Was great to meet you and hang a bit talking fish and plants. One day there will be a live plant in one of my tanks and you will be part of the reason. Seeing your planted set ups has always been a great motivator for me.
It was great to learn one of your secrets... you used to keep Oscars! A big cichlid keeper at one time. Maybe again one day when the kids are all grown? Thats what happened to me.
Was great to meet you and hang a bit talking fish and plants. One day there will be a live plant in one of my tanks and you will be part of the reason. Seeing your planted set ups has always been a great motivator for me.
It was great to learn one of your secrets... you used to keep Oscars! A big cichlid keeper at one time. Maybe again one day when the kids are all grown? Thats what happened to me.
fishguy1978
Legendary Member
Wow, you found a bucket of dragon stone on the side of the road at random!! It just happened to be a fellow fishbox member that’s awesome
Today was a “just because” cleaning with an Aquaclear 110 on the Trimac tank getting taken apart and cleaned. I love how easy it is to maintain these filters. Glad I have these on the 4 bigger tanks in the garage. On the 30 gallon I use a AC70 which use the same intake tubes as the 110 but just scaled down. Part of me wishes I would have done the 110 on the 30 gallon but it seems overkill... who knows maybe I will upgrade later.
FishBeast
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Gorgeous fish!
FishBeast
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Tank number is always a moving target hehe!I'm trying to resist the urge to buy a group of these-
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Cyathopharynx Foai 'Kachese' One of the most highly prized Tanganyikan featherfins, and definitely on my 'To Do' list. I have room at the moment to raise a group of juveniles, but these fishes get big- 8" for the males- and a group of 2 males and 4-6 females would require at least a 125 gallon tank. And I don't have a 125 at present whose sand floor is not already occupied. Why does it seem like you are always one tank shy of what you need?
fishguy1978
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Cleaning the 300 this morning by doing a gravel vac on it.
Planning some upcoming maintenance on FX6 filters. Ordered new gaskets since these are the same ones that have been on it since purchase some 4 years ago. Ive never had a filter leak due to faulty gaskets but I usually replace every 2 years to be safe. Also bought new 36w UV tube for the sterilizer. I probably dont need a UV on the tank but it does keep the water very clear and algae growth is pretty non existent.
Planning some upcoming maintenance on FX6 filters. Ordered new gaskets since these are the same ones that have been on it since purchase some 4 years ago. Ive never had a filter leak due to faulty gaskets but I usually replace every 2 years to be safe. Also bought new 36w UV tube for the sterilizer. I probably dont need a UV on the tank but it does keep the water very clear and algae growth is pretty non existent.
Got bored so I changed out the UV bulb
I custom plumbed this into my FX6 when I was setting up. Made it to be able to run the filter and pull the UV out for service. On my 210 I had set one up and completely forgot to make it removable! lol, was a great learning experience for setting up the 300.
I custom plumbed this into my FX6 when I was setting up. Made it to be able to run the filter and pull the UV out for service. On my 210 I had set one up and completely forgot to make it removable! lol, was a great learning experience for setting up the 300.
One FX6 resealed today. Sponges started to wear so I replaced them too.
I found a nice rebuild seal kit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLFFJMF/?tag=wafishbox-20
I found a nice rebuild seal kit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLFFJMF/?tag=wafishbox-20
fishguy1978
Legendary Member
Fed the fish. Water changes on the fry tanks and 5g guppy experiment.
Cleaned out four Eheim 2217 canister filters. Did a 65% water change in one of the 125's. Received my new instant-read digital thermometer (my old one got wet and did not survive). It was a nightmare trying to find a replacement thermometer: every search I did came up with clinical thermometers that were $100+; big market for these what with COVID-19. I've been spending so much time out in my garden for the last 7 weeks that I'm actually behind on my fish room chores.
fishguy1978
Legendary Member
Picked up 8 juvenile green dragon feather fin BN plecos.
@fishguy1978, Those long fin plecos are cool looking!
fishguy1978
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They are. The last 1/2in or so of the tail is blue. Not sure if natural or meth blue stains. I have them in the 40g bowfront for now. Trying to decide where I want to house them permanently.
Gravel vac on the 300 and water change day. I only do about a 1/3 of the tank but even that is 100 gallons! I put the water on the lawn and plants so it doesn’t go to waste. Been feeding NLS probiotix mixed in with the other foods and Im not sure if I see any reduction in waste but I figure it cant hurt and might just help the fish with digestion.