Fish tank

[mersaylee]

yes, temperature is a major concern for me previously when I was into planted tanks. Most aquatic plants thrive and flourish better under 18-20 degrees celsius. Was using chillers and co2 tanks.....very equipment intensive setup.

 

But I guess if you want minimum external clutter, then have to stick to internal pump/filter setup. Just have to deal with the cons of the setup as best as you can.

I guess the pump was oversize as I specifically asked for one meant for a 2 feeter but a fren who saw it said it looked like one for a 3 feeter. I either need to upsize the tank or downsize the pump - the latter definitely is a cheaper option though.

[Vratenza]

Wah testing me huh?   Playing spot the problem?

 

I see 2 issues:

 

1) Foreground lawn too sparse

 

2) Black hair algae on your crypts.

 

Which is the problem you are looking at?

 

 

Not sure where is wrong. Can help??

 

Plant - A.jpg

 

Plant - B.jpg

 

[mersaylee]

Indeed it’s the extra layer in the pump cylinder that impeded the filtration.

 

It’s much better now after I reduced the charcoal amount and trimmed the charcoal bag size.

[UncleAtas]

Wah testing me huh?   Playing spot the problem?

 

I see 2 issues:

 

1) Foreground lawn too sparse

 

2) Black hair algae on your crypts.

 

Which is the problem you are looking at?

 

Number 2. What can I do to improve the life of my plants?

[Vratenza]

Black hair algae is sign of poor water flow and circulation around the area.

 

Look into trimming your back ground tall plants which may have overgrown and altered the water flow pattern. Redirect your water output spout if you have one. If you use mainly rainbar, consider adding a spout type water output to help direct flow better to the area of concern. 

 

Up you co2 level a bit while improving the flow. 

 

Check your fertilizers regime. 

 

Trim off as much of the black hair alge as much as you can. 

 

Keep finger cross. 

 

 

Number 2. What can I do to improve the life of my plants?

 

[Yuendi]

Indeed itâs the extra layer in the pump cylinder that impeded the filtration.

 

Itâs much better now after I reduced the charcoal amount and trimmed the charcoal bag size.

Why charcoal in the filtration system of a planted aquaria ? U should remove it. Other than the wool and sponge-like media, those rough-surface media (lots of brands) are good. Filtration in a planted tank is more for circulation because your substrate in itself has plenty of surface area for good bacteria to colonize.

Number 2. What can I do to improve the life of my plants?

Chiller

[mersaylee]

Why charcoal in the filtration system of a planted aquaria ? U should remove it. Other than the wool and sponge-like media, those rough-surface media (lots of brands) are good. Filtration in a planted tank is more for circulation because your substrate in itself has plenty of surface area for good bacteria to colonize.

Chiller ð

 

Cool water holds CO2 much better (just think of cold coke vs room temperature coke). Set to 25 degree C.

My tank has no plant. Using the charcoal bits to remove odour which makes lots of difference - no need to hold my breath while feeding...

[mersaylee]

Cleaned the tank for new year.

 

Should I or I shouldn’t...?

 

Fly-by-night FSM also welcome to present your opinion...

[Kezg1]

i prefer big fish  .

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.....the fish gill can be cut...but have to sedate it first.For jaw i am not too sure

 

[Didu]

Thanks for the suggestion but I’ve read enough bad experiences on external pumps especially PRC made ones...

 

I prefer more streamline setup with as little clutter as possible. The drawbacks about the in tank pump are, it raises the water temperature by quite a fair bit - I had to drop some ice cubes...during very hot days - and water vaporize faster too.

I've been using Eheim canister filter for my planted tank since day 1. It never gave me any problem. And I hid it in the cabinet under the tank to keep it out of sight. So the only equipment visible in the tank is the inlet  outlet piping which are mostly hidden by the vegetation.

[Angcheek]

My fish tank  

 

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[mersaylee]

You feed your male WTFish tea leaves izzit?

[Count-Bracula]

You guys got sump tank?

[Sadan]

You guys got sump tank?

Not for me. I using HMF

[Didu]

Sump tank is more popular with marine tank setup.