Your current Fish tank Setups!

rebel rebel · 27 Jun 2019 at 15:22

Geodude97AD said:
That is a lot of money to test a tank, but it does sound good. Maybe in 10 or 20 years time it will become as common as chips, just in time for retirement.

It should get cheaper as more companies release their products. A few years ago there were no automatic testers, then the KH Guardian came out, then the Alkatronic.

b0rn2sk8 · 27 Jun 2019 at 17:05

GTO656 said:
Thanks for the answers guys, well I have bought a 100gpd 4 stage RODI unit and also 100gpd booster pump. Where do I fit the booster pump before all the filter/membranes? Cheers

Mine is after the sediment and carbon block but before the RO membrane.

rebel rebel · 27 Jun 2019 at 18:06

b0rn2sk8 said:
Mine is after the sediment and carbon block but before the RO membrane.

It's a disputed subject. Some say connect to the mains tap. And some say after the sediment and carbon filter. D&D Aquarium Solutions who make RO systems say put it first.

b0rn2sk8 · 27 Jun 2019 at 19:38

To be honest I didn't even consider the placement. Mine came as a complete kit, all pre-plumed with a automatic flush loop, pressure cutoff switches and vales all built in from Vyair. As soon as the float valve is closed in my holding thank the whole unit turns off.

EDIT:

I think it was this or something close.

https://www.vyair.com/ro-50mp-4-stage-reverse-osmosis-system.html

NoobCannon · 27 Jun 2019 at 20:18

Booster Pump goes straight from the mains tap and then booster into your carbon and sediment then membrane then di resin

GTO656 · 28 Jun 2019 at 14:28

Cheers all working now, I'm getting about 82 psi on the gauge with the pump that should be good enough right? And is it only the ro membrane that needs replacing after like 12 months?? Thanks guys

rebel rebel · 28 Jun 2019 at 15:59

I used to top up the di resin when the tds stopped registering zero.

zendo · 29 Jun 2019 at 10:49

I have one 4/5" ranchu in 125L tank mostly sitting on the bottom with occasional manic bursts around tank. No visible signs on the body of any problem.
Token plants of JavaFern,Annubias nana, Eloda Densa. 6mm gravel covering : aesthetic not planted. Aerated with Tetra pump.. Cannister filter 400l/p hour
Water is 0.25ppm ammonia ( ammo locked: should be non toxic ( same before and after 60% water change))
Nitrite =0
Nitrate= circa5ppm
PH =7.4
Temp=circa 68F
API Pimafix added to tank water.

one hour methyline blue bath in separate tank.

Have recently lost a ranchu to,what I now believe was ,cotton fungus a seconadary to recent Nitrite spike.

Where to go from here?

NoobCannon · 29 Jun 2019 at 12:02

no idea what your on about.

I await the link to your “ranchu” medical cure shop

NoobCannon · 29 Jun 2019 at 12:03

Ah its a goldfish post in the fishtank thread or just start a thread in general discussion. You will get loads of help there

b0rn2sk8 · 29 Jun 2019 at 16:17

How warm is the tank? It's 31C here currently.

My tank is sitting at 26C and it's been above target temp for all of these hot days. It's on the hot side for fancy goldfish.

If it's too hot turn off the lights place a fan blowing across the top of the tank and it should take a few C off.

EDIT: have RTM'd to get it moved to the fish thread.

Quartz · 29 Jun 2019 at 18:09

zendo said:
I have one 4/5" ranchu

Is she lonely?

Nasher · 30 Jun 2019 at 09:57

Anyone know a place which will take in platy fry? I have a lone female who apparently arrived already pregnant and has had about 12 babies. I need to shift them (the males at least) as there won't be room in the tank once they are adults

Most places I've spoken to won't take in live bearers :/

sneakysnail · 30 Jun 2019 at 10:53

Nasher said:
Anyone know a place which will take in platy fry? I have a lone female who apparently arrived already pregnant and has had about 12 babies. I need to shift them (the males at least) as there won't be room in the tank once they are adults

Most places I've spoken to won't take in live bearers :/

I took my endlers to maidenhead aquatics a fair bit. they probably just use them as feeder fish.

Nasher · 30 Jun 2019 at 16:23

Yea they might have to go in the pond if I can't find somewhere

NoobCannon · 30 Jun 2019 at 17:08

Set my doser back up today. Was managing on pure water changes up until yesterday but coraline algae has gone mad and is using up all the calcium in my tank.

Running out of space (before its asked the containers arent just balancing there they are Velcro’d to the side as well as sitting on the side and back rim of tank)

Quick but rubbish pic of tank

Hilly · 2 Jul 2019 at 09:58

zendo said:
I have one 4/5" ranchu in 125L tank mostly sitting on the bottom with occasional manic bursts around tank. No visible signs on the body of any problem.
Token plants of JavaFern,Annubias nana, Eloda Densa. 6mm gravel covering : aesthetic not planted. Aerated with Tetra pump.. Cannister filter 400l/p hour
Water is 0.25ppm ammonia ( ammo locked: should be non toxic ( same before and after 60% water change))
Nitrite =0
Nitrate= circa5ppm
PH =7.4
Temp=circa 68F
API Pimafix added to tank water.

one hour methyline blue bath in separate tank.

Have recently lost a ranchu to,what I now believe was ,cotton fungus a seconadary to recent Nitrite spike.

Where to go from here?

Hope your Ranchu are OK;

Someone here might be able to help with your issues

GTO656 · 3 Jul 2019 at 23:15

Hey guys, I bought a hammer coral and torch coral yesterday. Any 1 know if the hammer needs a lot of flow. And what parameter do I need to keep them. Ammonia is 0ppm,Nitrite 0ppm,Nitrate 5ppm, Temp is 26C and salinity is 1.026. Do I need to worry about Alkalinity,Calcium and Magnesium? Thanks

Spook187 · 3 Jul 2019 at 23:33

GTO656 said:
Hey guys, I bought a hammer coral and torch coral yesterday. Any 1 know if the hammer needs a lot of flow. And what parameter do I need to keep them. Ammonia is 0ppm,Nitrite 0ppm,Nitrate 5ppm, Temp is 26C and salinity is 1.026. Do I need to worry about Alkalinity,Calcium and Magnesium? Thanks

Just keep the levels in check and you'll be fine, they prefer moderate flow nothing to much, bottom to middle for placement.

GTO656 · 4 Jul 2019 at 00:46

Spook187 said:
Just keep the levels in check and you'll be fine, they prefer moderate flow nothing to much, bottom to middle for placement.

Ok cheers, is it ok to put the torch on the rock? It comes on a frag discs. Also any1 here heat there new mixed salt water and put into tank or not?