New at this..40 gallon build - Page 3

rayjay · 05/13/2013, 04:36 PM

Make sure you buy the dry rock and pick the lightest, most porous pieces you can find.

Treyco · 05/13/2013, 05:23 PM

Ill have to see when they get a new shipment in cause I think that's what everybody does lol if I can mange to wake up early enough ill go up there am see if they have any new ones in before I go to work

Treyco · 05/13/2013, 09:53 PM

Ok I kno ill need to get a sponge for my filter is there a certain kind I need to look for? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368503621.610747.jpg

SantaMonica · 05/13/2013, 10:12 PM

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Normal water changes worked well for me

My point. I was assuming no water changes.

rayjay · 05/13/2013, 10:19 PM

You lost me with that post SM.

Treyco · 05/13/2013, 10:34 PM

Yea I'm lost to..

Treyco · 05/13/2013, 11:26 PM

So I realize this is a huge heater lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368509154.933904.jpg

Treyco · 05/14/2013, 06:34 PM

Do anybody have any input on this portable rodi unit? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368578083.869885.jpg

SantaMonica · 05/14/2013, 10:05 PM

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I've seldom ever used a phosphate removal chemical, and definitely not harvested macro

What I mean was that there was still a P-removal process going on, via the waterchange. Laborious, yes.

Treyco · 05/14/2013, 11:34 PM

Well got the tank filled an the filter an heater goin..waitin on the temp to go down cuz it's at 78 degrees right now
Here's a pic for ur enjoyment lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368595991.586329.jpg
An one of my cat watching ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368596041.735449.jpg

rayjay · 05/15/2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SantaMonica

What I mean was that there was still a P-removal process going on, via the waterchange. Laborious, yes.

IMO, frequent and large water changes with vacuuming is STILL the number one part of a seahorse keeping regimen.

rayjay · 05/15/2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Treyco

Well got the tank filled an the filter an heater goin..waitin on the temp to go down cuz it's at 78 degrees right now

Just set the heater for 68° so it won't allow the tank to get too cool.
Was that a catfish in the second picture?

Treyco · 05/15/2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rayjay

Just set the heater for 68° so it won't allow the tank to get too cool.
Was that a catfish in the second picture?

I have it set at 72 if that's ok..lol yea I believe she would try an swim in it

Treyco · 05/15/2013, 09:54 PM

Well I got some bad news..got home wit some new rocks an then discovered this ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368676385.053879.jpg
An it's cracked all the way thru all the way across..I might can silicone it an see how it does or ima have to buy a whole new tank ;(

rkesling · 05/15/2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Treyco

Well I got some bad news..got home wit some new rocks an then discovered this Attachment 231657
An it's cracked all the way thru all the way across..I might can silicone it an see how it does or ima have to buy a whole new tank ;(

Sorry to see/hear that. How did that happen? Did the cat mess with the tank?

You may want to consider a lizard for that tank with the sand at this point.

New tank is needed if you plan to try this again.

Hope it works out next time

If you have a Petco local...see if they have the $1 gallon sale so you can save a few bucks

Treyco · 05/15/2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rkesling

Sorry to see/hear that. How did that happen? Did the cat mess with the tank?

You may want to consider a lizard for that tank with the sand at this point.

New tank is needed if you plan to try this again.

Hope it works out next time

If you have a Petco local...see if they have the $1 gallon sale so you can save a few bucks

I don't kno how it happened..It wasn't like that yesterday when I filled it up..I had just got home an cleaned my new rocks an was puttin them in an sat back to admire it then I noticed drops comin from the bottom an felt my carpet was wet so I emptied it out to see where it was comin from thinkin it was just around the edges but noticed this long crack..I'm just glad I saw it before I put the salt in there cuz I was just about to do that to. Yea they have it I just don't know when they gon have the sell but I found one on Craigslist just waitin on the guy to txt me back but since its late i probably won't hear from him till tomorrow.

rayjay · 05/16/2013, 06:11 AM

Other than dropping a rock in the tank, the only other reason for the crack IMO would be a surface that the tank sits on not being "true", so that the tank has a tendency to twist, eventually causing the crack.
I have repair this before merely by removing the silicone and having a glass sheet cut to the inside dimension and siliconing that in place with silicone between the glass sheets and of course all around the edges like normal.

Treyco · 05/16/2013, 11:40 AM

It wasn't a rock..it happened when I was at work..I think I kno wat happened considering this was the first time it's been filled up all the way but I did go get another one today so I think ima find a new stand to put it on just to be safe

rayjay · 05/16/2013, 03:05 PM

I doubt you need a new stand but just need to make sure it is dead level.
First, use a level to check the stand surface being level, and then set the tank on the stand and see if there is any small gaps at any point, between the top of the stand and the bottom of the tank. If so, use a sheet of Styrofoam to put between the tank and stand.

Treyco · 05/16/2013, 03:12 PM

Well see what had happened was..with the filters on the back (I've always used inside filters in the tank) I had to tilt it off the dresser a little causing the back of the tank to be staple but the front of it was hanging off it whereas the glass was resting on the edge of the glass part instead of the trim causing a lot of pressure ..so what I'll have to do is take everything out an push the dresser closer to my bed so it will be stable an not cause a lot of pressure on one side

mtc1966 · 05/17/2013, 07:01 AM

live and learn just be glad it happened now and not when it was full of fish.

Treyco · 05/17/2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mtc1966

live and learn just be glad it happened now and not when it was full of fish.

Right that's wat I said lol..well I got a new tank yesterday an cleaned it an scrubbed it last night so tonight when I get off ill transfer the sand over to the new tank an set my rocks up an fill it wit water..probably use some styrofoam to make sure it's really supported

Treyco · 05/17/2013, 07:17 PM

Ok quick question..has anybody used this? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368839841.964319.jpg

Treyco · 05/19/2013, 05:17 AM

Lil update:
Got the new tank cleaned an filled..salinity is at 1.023 temp is at 72 degrees..cycle process has started with ammonium chloride..ordering me some testing kits so now we play the waitin game but enjoy the lil pics ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962204.538059.jpg
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ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962227.736889.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962239.436374.jpg
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Treyco · 05/22/2013, 10:25 PM

Ok did my first test today..tank has been cycling since Saturday but here's what I got so far
PH is about 8.0 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369282966.039591.jpg
Ammonia is about 2.0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283012.536018.jpg
Nitrite is 0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283065.969269.jpg
Nitrate is 0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283111.485928.jpg

05/13/2013, 04:36 PM	#51
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	Make sure you buy the dry rock and pick the lightest, most porous pieces you can find. __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

05/13/2013, 10:19 PM	#55
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	You lost me with that post SM. __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

05/16/2013, 06:11 AM	#67
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	Other than dropping a rock in the tank, the only other reason for the crack IMO would be a surface that the tank sits on not being "true", so that the tank has a tendency to twist, eventually causing the crack. I have repair this before merely by removing the silicone and having a glass sheet cut to the inside dimension and siliconing that in place with silicone between the glass sheets and of course all around the edges like normal. __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

05/16/2013, 03:05 PM	#69
rayjay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,969	I doubt you need a new stand but just need to make sure it is dead level. First, use a level to check the stand surface being level, and then set the tank on the stand and see if there is any small gaps at any point, between the top of the stand and the bottom of the tank. If so, use a sheet of Styrofoam to put between the tank and stand. __________________ Seahorses. Culture nanno, rotifers and brine shrimp. Current Tank Info: Seahorses

05/17/2013, 07:01 AM	#71
mtc1966 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: middletown,ct Posts: 6,528	live and learn just be glad it happened now and not when it was full of fish. __________________ 65g seahorse tank 20g sump with a reef octopus skimmer ,tlf 150 reactor, red sea ozone generator controller,cpr hob fuge with light and 2 China led lights one 42x1 w and one 24x3 w. occupied by 4 ecectus seahorses a couple small gobies and cuc. Current Tank Info: 58g main with 20g sump

05/13/2013, 05:23 PM	#52
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Ill have to see when they get a new shipment in cause I think that's what everybody does lol if I can mange to wake up early enough ill go up there am see if they have any new ones in before I go to work

05/13/2013, 09:53 PM	#53
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Ok I kno ill need to get a sponge for my filter is there a certain kind I need to look for? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368503621.610747.jpg

05/13/2013, 10:34 PM	#56
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Yea I'm lost to..

05/13/2013, 11:26 PM	#57
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	So I realize this is a huge heater lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368509154.933904.jpg

05/14/2013, 06:34 PM	#58
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Do anybody have any input on this portable rodi unit? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368578083.869885.jpg

05/14/2013, 11:34 PM	#60
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Well got the tank filled an the filter an heater goin..waitin on the temp to go down cuz it's at 78 degrees right now Here's a pic for ur enjoyment lol ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368595991.586329.jpg An one of my cat watching ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368596041.735449.jpg

05/15/2013, 09:54 PM	#64
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Well I got some bad news..got home wit some new rocks an then discovered this ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368676385.053879.jpg An it's cracked all the way thru all the way across..I might can silicone it an see how it does or ima have to buy a whole new tank ;(

05/16/2013, 11:40 AM	#68
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	It wasn't a rock..it happened when I was at work..I think I kno wat happened considering this was the first time it's been filled up all the way but I did go get another one today so I think ima find a new stand to put it on just to be safe

05/16/2013, 03:12 PM	#70
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Well see what had happened was..with the filters on the back (I've always used inside filters in the tank) I had to tilt it off the dresser a little causing the back of the tank to be staple but the front of it was hanging off it whereas the glass was resting on the edge of the glass part instead of the trim causing a lot of pressure ..so what I'll have to do is take everything out an push the dresser closer to my bed so it will be stable an not cause a lot of pressure on one side

05/17/2013, 07:17 PM	#73
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Ok quick question..has anybody used this? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368839841.964319.jpg

05/19/2013, 05:17 AM	#74
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Lil update: Got the new tank cleaned an filled..salinity is at 1.023 temp is at 72 degrees..cycle process has started with ammonium chloride..ordering me some testing kits so now we play the waitin game but enjoy the lil pics ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962204.538059.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962215.719727.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962227.736889.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962239.436374.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368962260.936868.jpg

05/22/2013, 10:25 PM	#75
Treyco Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 63	Ok did my first test today..tank has been cycling since Saturday but here's what I got so far PH is about 8.0 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369282966.039591.jpg Ammonia is about 2.0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283012.536018.jpg Nitrite is 0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283065.969269.jpg Nitrate is 0ppm ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369283111.485928.jpg