My mini Fishroom Finally up and running

[bigbird]

Please do me a favour, for the sake of the fish only, remove the tile .
3 people have now told you to get rid of the tile . I hope you get the message. Look in the Australian for sale section and look at people who offer slate caves and ask them for slate pieces. REMOVE THE TILES jk :thumbup:

 

[Plecomate]

OK OK Tiles were going to be removed hours ago, I already got that point when the first person said to remove them geez.. I have PM a few members here about some tiles already. So bigbird way ahead of you.

 

[bigbird]

:clap: :thumbup:

 

[Plecomate]

Bigbird, Buddy should I test my water again tonight? or test every 3-4 days? oh and the Silica sand looks great thanks champ.

Thanks mate

 

[bigbird]

test today then every 4 days. would intoduce fish only 30-31AUG.
You spend so much money on these, so why not wait and make sure all ok for the cycle. Have you got the fish already or are you still looking ? cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[Plecomate]

Fish are purchased, Just delivery when I say. I was hoping 27th Aug Cause its a saturday and its good for me. But tank has to be ready by then, I will only add them once I am happy with the tank and the water is safe enough to put them in

 

[jimmywr]

wow my head hurts:

 

[BENNO]

i am with you jimmy =P

 

[Plecomate]

water parameters:

Tank 1: PH 7.0, Ammonia 1.0, Nitrate 5.0

Tank 2: PH 7.2, Ammonia 0.0, Nitrates 10


As of this evening From these tests, tank 2 is going really well. Just need to drop ammonia in tank 1 and its sweet

 

[AndyEllard]

wow my head hurts:

i am with you jimmy =P

Mine too. :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Plecomate]

hahaha 111 posts will do that - I must say Thanks guys for all the help

 

[jute]

wow, this has been like walking through mud, very frustrating, and i dont really know anything about keeping plecs!!! i do admire everyones patience !!!!!

 

[Plecomate]

Yes, Thank you to everyone - Really appreciate it. My memory is coming back to me so in future wont be such a pain in the ass with my Questions. Thanks for the help

Just an update, tanks seem to be going fine, Tiles were taken out and hopefully get some slate pieces soon to replace them. Without tiles or slate for that matter the tank looks to bare.

 

[Plecomate]

Slate purchased, Gave it a thorough clean and scrub and a massive amount of dirt and crap came off it. Now in a bucket of ice cold water for a few days new photos when its all in the tank and i will test water tomorrow. hopefully fish this coming weekend

 

[Plecomate]

Slate is now in the tank looks great zoo happy with it. Water parameters are as follows;

Tank 1: PH 7.2, Ammonia 0.25, Nitrates 10

Tank 2: PH 7.2, Ammonia 0.0, Nitrates 10

Hopefully will get better for fish this weekend I'm excited

 

[bigbird]

ok what kind of slate ? raw or from tile shop ? any photo of tank set up ? cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[Plecomate]

Natural slate from amber tiles, I will get some pics tomorrow and put them up. It is basically the same as before but with slate instead of tiles

 

[bigbird]

i presume and hope natural and not treated ? Did you ask if they were treated etc ? cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[Plecomate]

Oh, Yea They are natural pieces, I asked if they were treated and no these are natural Chipped edge slate. Looks really good in the tank. In terms of water, Tank 2 I think is basically fish safe with good PH, no ammonia and safe level of nitrate. Tank 1 is same but has 0.25-0.50 ppm ammonia. Hopefully will come down soon.

 

[bigbird]

be patient. no need to rush. wait till next weekend for the ls. cheers jk :thumbup: