Life Any fishkeepers here? Saltwater or freshwater - Page 23

**Lumpy** · 05-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Another thing to consider too is the filter intake. If the holes/slits are large, the RCS will get sucked up in no time. I just cut pantyhose to size and tied it up around the intake. It looks like crap, but if you just place a plant in front of it... problem solved!

htismaqe · 05-01-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Another thing to consider too is the filter intake. If the holes/slits are large, the RCS will get sucked up in no time. I just cut pantyhose to size and tied it up around the intake. It looks like crap, but if you just place a plant in front of it... problem solved!

Yeah, I had read about them getting caught in the filter intake.

I'm using a Zoo Med 511 Nano canister filter on that tank and the intake holes are already pretty small. I have some sponges I could use but I like your method better!

Thanks for the info.

**Lumpy** · 05-01-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, I had read about them getting caught in the filter intake.

I'm using a Zoo Med 511 Nano canister filter on that tank and the intake holes are already pretty small. I have some sponges I could use but I like your method better!

Thanks for the info.

No problem!

Feel free to shoot me a PM or post on here if you have any further questions.

htismaqe · 05-01-2012, 04:22 PM

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

Silock · 05-01-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.

Sweet

IratePrimate · 05-01-2012, 07:06 PM

I thought id get in on this and post my 55 Gal Cichlid tank.

Unfortunetley im to much of a newb for the site to let me post pics

IratePrimate · 05-01-2012, 07:07 PM

how many post are required to post pics?

**Lumpy** · 05-01-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah I know. I will get rid of them before that happens.

Why do that when you can just get a bigger tank?

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Originally Posted by IratePrimate

how many post are required to post pics?

I believe it's a few hundred posts. However, I think you can post the link if you have them uploaded to a photo-sharing site like photobucket. I could be wrong though.

Silock · 05-02-2012, 05:21 PM

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

htismaqe · 05-02-2012, 07:25 PM

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

**Lumpy** · 05-02-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?

Oh, you took my comment seriously?

$450 for brand new is a pretty good deal.

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

Very cool!

? females/? males How much did you pay for them?

htismaqe · 05-03-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Very cool!

? females/? males How much did you pay for them?

At least one female (she already has eggs, can't see the eyes yet though).

They were $4 each.

Silock · 05-03-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good.

BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!

Forgot to ask... any particular reason for going new? Just because it might last longer or because I know it won't have any leaks?

htismaqe · 05-03-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Forgot to ask... any particular reason for going new? Just because it might last longer or because I know it won't have any leaks?

Precisely. Also prepping it is easier - only have to rinse it/wash it once instead of bleaching it and then rinsing it thoroughly...

I'm pretty anal about introduction of potential sources of fish death.

Silock · 05-02-2012, 11:20 PM

I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.

05-01-2012, 04:22 PM	#4
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	If anybody cares, here's a recent shot of my 55G. I'm pretty much done messing with it - I really like the way it looks now.
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05-01-2012, 07:06 PM	#6
IratePrimate Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10005379	I thought id get in on this and post my 55 Gal Cichlid tank. Unfortunetley im to much of a newb for the site to let me post pics
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05-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
IratePrimate Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10005379	how many post are required to post pics?
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05-02-2012, 05:21 PM	#9
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	So, there was a mixup at a local store on a used 135 gallon tank, so they offered me a 125 with a stand for $450, brand new. Should I do it, or hold out for a Craiglist special?
Posts: 19,908

05-02-2012, 07:25 PM	#10
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Take the new 125. $450 for a tank AND stand is pretty good. BTW, we bought 6 RCS tonight, they're already hard at work eating algae!
Posts: 100,022

05-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#15
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I wanted a show tank for our theater room as it is, so I was always planning on getting a big tank. Still not sold on it, considering I can get a 75g for 1/4 of the price.
Posts: 19,908