Sumpin's Fishy - Page 4

Tubby Rower · 14-04-2007, 01:21

Now that we are moved in and have the check from the additional proceeds from our old home that was not needed for the new house.... I just purchased a 55 gal tank (4' long). I had to leave it there because I was also getting Sherry to pick out the stand/cabinet that she wanted. I ended up with a Perfecto "kit" that has a nice metal stand with a light colored wooden cabinet built in it. It also came with the said 55gal box, the hoods, and a canopy that matches the said stand.

I purchased a master test kit with pH, GH, KH, etc. All told it was $647. so add that to my filter and the rocks that I likely overpaid for, I've already busted my original budget. I'll get pictures up when I get it in the house.

Darkness · 14-04-2007, 10:21

Sounds good!

Furiey · 14-04-2007, 14:10

Definitely need pics, that's the same length as my tank. I'm getting tempted again to move to a Malawi setup....

Tubby Rower · 16-04-2007, 00:32

Ok I have the fish tank in and got a chance to take a picture and upload it. Ana and I also tested the tap water. the pH out of the tap (after declorinating) is between 8.0 and 8.2. The KH and GH is negligable if existant at all. I went to Lowes (big box hardware store) and got some "egg crate" for the bottom. I still need to clean out the inside of the tank and hook up the filter. I also need a heater and a power strip but that's not necessary until I get closer to actually putting fish in there. I bought a GFCI outlet to protect against an unexpected spill in the direction of the outlet.

I'll likely get argonite since I'll need some buffer stuff for the water

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socralynnek · 16-04-2007, 00:51

mmmh, is that two cable fish inside of the tank?

Tubby Rower · 16-04-2007, 01:59

Yeah, I'm gonna have electric eels and decided to use that spare bio-energy [

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no those two are from the hood that I haven't unraveled yet. They are hanging behing the tank

Furiey · 16-04-2007, 09:17

This is the time I find most frustrating - you have the tank and just want to get the fish in there but have to go through the set up process getting the tank stabalised before the fish go anywhere near it.

Darkness · 16-04-2007, 09:50

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by Tubby Rower

the pH out of the tap (after declorinating) is between 8.0 and 8.2. The KH and GH is negligable if existant at all.

Looks very promising so far...

PH is great.
What are the exact values for the KH and GH?

If they are below 6-8 you are giong to need some salts to get them up.

EDIT: This might be useful

http://www.cichlidforum.com/articles/buffer_recipe.php

Tubby Rower · 16-04-2007, 13:44

I saw that buffer recipe and was going to get the required stuff in the next couple days. The GH and KH tests were supposed to change the color with the first drop of the testing solution. The instructions also stated that if the GH (or KH) was very low (~ 1 °dkH or something like that) that the water will remain clear and that is what both of the tests did.

@ Furiey... I'm fine with the wait. It'll give me some time to get used to the testing and stuff.

Tubby Rower · 16-04-2007, 13:56

$588 (Sherry wanted a different style so I paid a little extra for that)
- 55 gal (~ 200 liter) tank <s>~$125</s>
- stand for said tank <s>~$157</s>
- matching canopy for said stand (optional) <s>~$91</s>
- hood/lights for said tank <s>$82</s>
greyish sand on the bottom $??? still haven't found sand I'm happy with if I can't use Tahitian moon sand
rocks for decoration $90 for 4
filter $85
fish $70-80 based off of Darkness's suggestions and the prices that I can get them
egg crate $10

running total for startup $773 so far with sand, heater & fish to go

14-04-2007, 01:21	#31
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	Now that we are moved in and have the check from the additional proceeds from our old home that was not needed for the new house.... I just purchased a 55 gal tank (4' long). I had to leave it there because I was also getting Sherry to pick out the stand/cabinet that she wanted. I ended up with a Perfecto "kit" that has a nice metal stand with a light colored wooden cabinet built in it. It also came with the said 55gal box, the hoods, and a canopy that matches the said stand. I purchased a master test kit with pH, GH, KH, etc. All told it was $647. so add that to my filter and the rocks that I likely overpaid for, I've already busted my original budget. I'll get pictures up when I get it in the house. __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

14-04-2007, 10:21	#32
Darkness Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Netherlands. Posts: 4,169	Sounds good! __________________ "Death is lighter than a feather, but duty is heavier than a mountain..." - The Eye of the World

16-04-2007, 00:32	#34
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	Ok I have the fish tank in and got a chance to take a picture and upload it. Ana and I also tested the tap water. the pH out of the tap (after declorinating) is between 8.0 and 8.2. The KH and GH is negligable if existant at all. I went to Lowes (big box hardware store) and got some "egg crate" for the bottom. I still need to clean out the inside of the tank and hook up the filter. I also need a heater and a power strip but that's not necessary until I get closer to actually putting fish in there. I bought a GFCI outlet to protect against an unexpected spill in the direction of the outlet. I'll likely get argonite since I'll need some buffer stuff for the water 36.18KB __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

16-04-2007, 00:51	#35
socralynnek Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USS Defiant Posts: 3,827	mmmh, is that two cable fish inside of the tank? __________________ Being without a signature since November 2004.

16-04-2007, 01:59	#36
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	Yeah, I'm gonna have electric eels and decided to use that spare bio-energy [] no those two are from the hood that I haven't unraveled yet. They are hanging behing the tank __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

14-04-2007, 14:10	#33
Furiey King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedfordshire UK. Posts: 1,031	Definitely need pics, that's the same length as my tank. I'm getting tempted again to move to a Malawi setup....

16-04-2007, 09:17	#37
Furiey King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedfordshire UK. Posts: 1,031	This is the time I find most frustrating - you have the tank and just want to get the fish in there but have to go through the set up process getting the tank stabalised before the fish go anywhere near it.

16-04-2007, 13:44	#39
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	I saw that buffer recipe and was going to get the required stuff in the next couple days. The GH and KH tests were supposed to change the color with the first drop of the testing solution. The instructions also stated that if the GH (or KH) was very low (~ 1 °dkH or something like that) that the water will remain clear and that is what both of the tests did. @ Furiey... I'm fine with the wait. It'll give me some time to get used to the testing and stuff. __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?

16-04-2007, 13:56	#40
Tubby Rower Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle of VA. Posts: 3,896	$588 (Sherry wanted a different style so I paid a little extra for that) 55 gal (~ 200 liter) tank <s>~$125</s> stand for said tank <s>~$157</s> matching canopy for said stand (optional) <s>~$91</s> hood/lights for said tank <s>$82</s> greyish sand on the bottom $??? still haven't found sand I'm happy with if I can't use Tahitian moon sand rocks for decoration $90 for 4 filter $85 fish $70-80 based off of Darkness's suggestions and the prices that I can get them egg crate $10 running total for startup $773 so far with sand, heater & fish to go __________________ 3/2006 : Now, surely that must be because some fists might have caused internal damage to certain delicate parts?