New tank advice

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Taufeeq, Jun 8, 2019.

Page 2 of 3
  1. BradK

    BradK

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2018
    Messages:
    347
    Likes Received:
    201
    Location:
    Durban

    HOW..that looks amazing.
     
    BradK, Jun 11, 2019
    #21
    Hawk likes this.

  2. Guest




  3. BradK

    BradK

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2018
    Messages:
    347
    Likes Received:
    201
    Location:
    Durban

    Is this one tank or 3 different tanks.
     
    BradK, Jun 11, 2019
    #22
  4. MariaS

    MariaS Retired Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    8,740
    Likes Received:
    3,580
    Location:
    Klipriver, Midvaal
    MariaS, Jun 11, 2019
    #23
    Hawk likes this.
  5. Hawk

    Hawk Clown Fish :-)

    Joined:
    May 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,147
    Likes Received:
    80
    Location:
    Cape Town
    Yes this tank was running pressurised co2. I used t5 lights in all my tanks. This one had 216w - 4x 54w. 2x6500k, 1x8500k and 1x 10000k
     
    Hawk, Jun 11, 2019
    #24
    BradK and Cale24 like this.
  6. Hawk

    Hawk Clown Fish :-)

    Joined:
    May 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,147
    Likes Received:
    80
    Location:
    Cape Town
    Same tank, 1 year apart.
     
    Hawk, Jun 11, 2019
    #25
  7. Reedfish

    Reedfish Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    13,311
    Likes Received:
    3,714
    Location:
    UK
    Fantastic looking tank
    Inspiring for others who want to give planted a go. :thumbup:
     
    Reedfish, Jun 12, 2019
    #26
    Hawk likes this.
  8. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Does anyone know where I can get this type of sponge for this filter in Benoni area or somewhere? What the prices ?
    Thanks in advance
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 13, 2019
    #27
  9. Whoknows

    Whoknows Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2018
    Messages:
    4,090
    Likes Received:
    2,947
    Location:
    JHB South
    Whoknows, Jun 13, 2019
    #28
  10. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Thanks, but needed some for this weekend.:(
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 13, 2019
    #29
  11. pierreschoonraad

    pierreschoonraad

    Joined:
    May 6, 2016
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    843
    @Taufeek I got my sponge from Pet Stop, in Pretoria. It is a bit of a drive for you so it might be a good idea to phone them before you go through.

    Sent from my SM-A720F using Tapatalk
     
    pierreschoonraad, Jun 14, 2019
    #30
  12. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Ok, what the petshop name and location?
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 14, 2019
    #31
  13. Pezulu

    Pezulu

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2015
    Messages:
    3,417
    Likes Received:
    1,393
    Location:
    Centurion
     
    Pezulu, Jun 14, 2019
    #32
  14. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    LoL, I read Pet Stop as Pet shop.:lol:
     
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2019
    Taufeeq, Jun 14, 2019
    #33
  15. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Hi, I want to know if chemical media (filtration) important in a shrimp tank? A sponge filter only offer mechanical and biological filtration so? Assume the tanks might be over stocked with shrimp and weekly changes of 10-20%.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 16, 2019
    #34
  16. Pezulu

    Pezulu

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2015
    Messages:
    3,417
    Likes Received:
    1,393
    Location:
    Centurion
    A sponge filter is all you need in a shrimp tank.

    Weekly 10-20% water changes are not necessary for shrimp. Once a month is fine.
    They prefer stable conditions though, and a tank that has completely cycled.

    The easiest would be a small sponge filter connected to an air pump.
    I use the Tetratec range, as they are silent. The APS 50 would be fine on that tank.

    tec-air-pump_1_2000x.jpg

    610Sti15OJL._SY355_.jpg
     
    Pezulu, Jun 17, 2019
    #35
  17. David Kusner

    David Kusner

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2019
    Messages:
    907
    Likes Received:
    622
    Location:
    Sydenham, JHB
    Easiest ones to DIY are the water polisher filter with a small coldrink bottle and a cheap power head.

    I have made many of them and filled them with many different types of sponge and filter floss media for many different applications and they work great.

    Simply get a small bottle cut off the bottom about a quarter down, fill with filler floss attach to power head and off you go.



    Have fun!!

    Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
     
    David Kusner, Jun 17, 2019
    #36
    Toy likes this.
  18. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Thanks for all the advice and information.
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 17, 2019
    #37
  19. OP
    Taufeeq

    Taufeeq

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2018
    Messages:
    93
    Likes Received:
    18
    Location:
    Guateng
    Hi, so my tank has been running for about 5 days. I tested Kh and it was zero. Is that a problem or would it change as it cycle ?
     
    Taufeeq, Jun 19, 2019
    #38
  20. David Kusner

    David Kusner

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2019
    Messages:
    907
    Likes Received:
    622
    Location:
    Sydenham, JHB
    I would not even bother with Kh for now. Just keep it cycling for at least another 5 days. To test after 10 days you can always go out and het a couple of tetras put them in feed them for another 7 to 10 days and if they survive and thrive you are good to go.

    Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
     
    David Kusner, Jun 19, 2019
    #39
  21. pierreschoonraad

    pierreschoonraad

    Joined:
    May 6, 2016
    Messages:
    999
    Likes Received:
    843
    Only test tou need to worry about now is amonia, nitrate ans nitrirte. Thw eest will follow as the rank ages

    Sent from my SM-A720F using Tapatalk
     
    pierreschoonraad, Jun 19, 2019
    #40
Page 2 of 3

Recent Posts

Loading...
Similar Threads - tank advice Forum Date
[ADVICE WANTED] CO2 Planted Tank for Beginners? Planted Tanks Dec 29, 2024
Advice on new tank.. General Discussions Oct 28, 2024
Planted tank advice Planted Tanks Nov 1, 2023
(First timer) Advice regarding Shrimp Tank General Discussions Feb 5, 2023
Tank build-- advice needed Anything DIY related Jun 3, 2022
A Newbie starting a new 30L tank -advice needed Beginner Discussions Oct 13, 2021
Tank circulation advice needed. Community Tanks Feb 10, 2021

Share This Page