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Aiden

Member Since 22 Mar 2016
Offline Last Active May 13 2018 09:42 AM

#364100 Bichir Breeding

Posted by Aiden on 12 November 2017 - 01:01 PM

Nice work man, the babies look so cute!


#364091 Moving Large Aquariums

Posted by Aiden on 11 November 2017 - 11:15 PM

Clearing everything out of it for starters. And if you can't 4-5 people should be able to do the job


#364090 What Fish Does Everyone Keep With Koi

Posted by Aiden on 11 November 2017 - 11:06 PM

Wondering what can go in a filtered pond that isn't heated that can go with big koi. Planning on chucking Pleco in and taking it out before winter. TIA


#363858 4X2X2 Marine

Posted by Aiden on 29 October 2017 - 09:55 PM

Nice setup. Tank would look mad with some oddballs in it


#355960 Peppermint Bristlenose Pair

Posted by Aiden on 16 October 2016 - 09:00 PM

Oh ok, never heard about that. Cheers for sharing though! :D


#355011 Anyone Running A Brackish Tank?

Posted by Aiden on 30 August 2016 - 07:41 PM

i wouldn't recommend putting those fish with mudskipppers as they are quite small. I keep 3 mudskippers which I keep in freshwater with no problems, you just have to convert them over. I've seen people keep scats, archers and salmon tails altogether in a 5 foot freshwater setup. 

 

Here's the equipment you need to set a brackish tank if you want up:

  • Aquarium. Some articles claim that a 55 gallon or larger aquarium is required for brackish water aquaria but this is untrue. You could go as low as a 10g or even a 5.5g. The recommended set-ups later in the article may help you chose tank size.

     

  • Filter. The best filters for a brackish tank are hang on the back mechanical and bio-wheel filters or canister filters. Undergravel filters will not work properly with a sand substrate. For aquariums larger than 20 gallons, you should use 2 filters on opposite sides of the tank. You will want to have your water turned around 10 times per hour (so you would need a single 300gph filter or two 150gph filters for a 30g tank).

     

  • Heater. Never go cheap on a heater. Submersible heaters are much better at spreading heat and are less likely to shatter. Make sure you get a heater marked for fresh AND saltwater use. You also need to make sure the heater is adequate in size. A rule of thumb is 5 watts of heat per gallon.

     

  • Glass Top/Light Hood. All tanks should be covered and brackish tanks are no exception. Keep in mind, also, that brackish water evaporates faster than fresh water. If you plan on keeping plants, get atleast 1.5 Watts of light per gallon of water.

     

  • Thermometer and Hydrometer. You will need the thermometer to keep the temperature and a hydrometer to measure the salinity of the water. A cheap swing handle hydrometer is fine for this situation.

     

  • Substrate. Brackish water areas always are covered in a sandy, silty, or muddy material and I feel that sand is the best option for a brackish water aquarium. You could use marine aragonite, "Minerial Mud", or play sand (which can be found VERY cheap at hardware and home improvement stores). If you plan on keeping live rooted plants, you will need about a 1" layer of substrate (avoid larger layers as they can build up anaerobic spots) and for a fish only tank, a very thin layer is best.

     

  • Marine Salt. I prefer Instant Ocean but most brands should work. AVOID Freshwater Aquarium Salt as this is not the proper salt to use in brackish or marine tanks (although it is fine in full freshwater tanks to fight off parasites).

     

  • Water Condtioner. As with all aquariums, you will need a product to remove chlorine and chloramine from your tap water before placing it in the tank. Make sure the product is listed for both fresh and saltwater use.



#354621 Wtb: Mudskippers

Posted by Aiden on 11 August 2016 - 04:00 PM

Was ment to say flying fox lol. Got 2 from Vebas today and love them all. I didn't either but you just have to slowly transfer them over and they should be fine :)


#354455 Wanted Brackish Puffer

Posted by Aiden on 04 August 2016 - 03:46 PM

I've seen some at pet magic. Canning ton by memory :)