Apisto Cockatoo 2 foot project!
#21
Posted 13 August 2006 - 03:26 PM
Thanks for the advice! Have placed poly under tank (and that was fun...) and sorted out the substrate.
I also broke down the driftwood (I think it was taking up too much of the tank).
#22
Posted 13 August 2006 - 05:42 PM
#23
Posted 13 August 2006 - 06:40 PM
A few CO2 based questions:
I've just installed a basic CO2 system (one of the fermentation bottle based thingies). I do understand that the plants will feed on any inert minerals in the tank before they look for the CO2.
Before I add fishes I wanted to find out if it would be a god idea to get an airstone and turn it on at night to release the CO2 from the tank (as plants don't need CO2 at night and it may harm the fishes).
I don't have a tap on my current system but could possibly unplug the bottle at night from the tube feeding the tank. Is there any danger with CO2 being released into the house?
#24
Posted 13 August 2006 - 07:33 PM
I run pressurised co2 into my tank.
I don't turn it on or off at all, so it runs 24hrs a day.
I haven't noticed huge Ph swings at all from lights on and lights off periods.
As for letting the co2 out into your house I'm pretty sure the actual amounts would be negligible.
tanks looking good too!!
Graeme
#25
Posted 14 August 2006 - 04:52 PM
Ran a pH test - Water is no longer neutral - showing a pH of 7.6???
I'm running CO2 and have bogwood in the tank - I thought it would be tending towards acidic...
The water movement in the tank is well below the surface of the water - don't think I should be losing CO2.
I've noticed that my Limnophila indica (i think that's what they are) are turning red on their tops. Does anyone know why this is? Is there something wrong with my water?
Some of the plants are also releasing gas bubbles that rise to the surface of the tank. I've also spotted my first aquarium inmate - a tiny round snail.
Thanks for the compliments!
#26
Posted 14 August 2006 - 05:03 PM
#27
Posted 14 August 2006 - 05:54 PM
The little bubbles being released are little bubbles of oxygen being produced by the growing plant, its called 'pearling'.
You can also get a similar effect from damaged plants,,,
Mike
#28
Posted 14 August 2006 - 06:41 PM
Healthy growth is a far better sign than "perfect" water parameters.
Your pH is higher because you are not adding enough CO2, plants are using it all
Cheers
Brett
#29
Posted 15 August 2006 - 07:23 PM
particularly the long "hairlike" green algae. I don't want my fish to be swimming through a chemical soup, and would prefer to get rid of this through natural "fishy" means.
Are there any fish that will attack algae and not upset my Apistos very much?
Rudy
#30
Posted 16 August 2006 - 08:38 PM
The tank day five
Have added a small CO2 monitor and conducted some tests. My ammonia is still quite high, and water still hard. pH surprisingly still high (7.4).
Have cut plants down as many were reaching the surface and replanted. Also have removed as many algae covered leaves as possible.
#31
Posted 17 August 2006 - 07:53 AM
#32
Posted 17 August 2006 - 01:10 PM
Do add any buffer's?
Check your CO2 rig for any leaks.
#33
Posted 17 August 2006 - 06:23 PM
The CO2 levels are finally registering too.
Rudy
#34
Posted 19 August 2006 - 05:37 PM
BUT - Amongst the 2 or so little snails I've spotted I have also seen little white creatures on my glass:
1) Tiny white worms of different sizes.
2) Little crustacean like creatures with a tail and "horns". Are these copepods?
3) I also see little "tree-like" creatures hanging on the glass... Are these the dreaded hydra?
Will any of these harm fish?
I've tried taking pics but my camera is pretty average and won't pick them up..
#35
Posted 19 August 2006 - 08:09 PM
2) Probably some type of copepod ... food for the fish
3) Hydra - only a problem for very small fry
Cheers
Brett
#36
Posted 19 August 2006 - 08:34 PM
http://www.gre.ac.uk...ntroduction.htm
Andrea
#37
Posted 19 August 2006 - 10:07 PM
Amazing how much life is already in my tank...
#38
Posted 20 August 2006 - 07:56 PM
1 Siamese Algae Eater - Crossocheilus siamensis
1 Otocinclus Cat, or Dwarf Sucking Catfish - Otocinclus affinis
They've started attacking my algae already!
#39
Posted 23 August 2006 - 04:20 PM
UPDATE - swapped the agassizii for Cacs. - they seemed to have genetic problems with their finnage. Much happpier now.
My couple are happily cruising around with the girl following the male and with him occasionally shooing her off.
#40
Posted 24 August 2006 - 07:25 PM
Just curious, where did you get the "true" SAE from? Look forward to seeing your updated shots of the tank with the fish included.
Cheers
Mike
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