Thanks. It’s been an fun ride. I am in the process of cleaning up an old sump (removing baffles and cleaning up silicone) to use for QT. But I really can’t complete a QT tank because I don’t have completely cycled rock to put in it. I picked up a large one of those sponge bubble filters and put it in one of my sumps so it starts building up a bio load. Also picking up some bricks (got that from Paul) to use a bio holders for qt. That way if I have to treat a fish with medications I’ll just toss it out and use a new one.
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Hallowhead
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I've just learnt that rock isn't necessary obviously will require more water changes but bare tank with some PVC does the trick
Sooo... just water changes. Is that enough to combat the ammonia
Hallowhead
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Matt check your PMs I wasn't sure if i am allowed to post links here
Got it read it loved it. Thank you
Hallowhead
NJRC Member
It appears the best method is to maybe add some marine pure and dose biospira or some live bacteria to allow some form of ammonia help.
And thank you Diane for awesome reading on QT. Much appreciated as well
After a stupid amount of planning. I spent the day building our light support / fish containment / stray light eliminator and access to tank... hood. It’s not painted yet. And I have moldings to still put on to dress it up. But I feel good about how it went so I am posting some early photos
Early stage of skeleton
Cutting slot for electric cord
Checking fit
Making sure light sits properly
The idea is snug fit so jumping fish have no place to go and the front panel lifts off. Plus the light is on a suspension system so it can easily be raised to give me room to work
Front panel on...checking for stray light. Obviously needs trim and paint.
That’s about it for tonight. Start dolling it up tomorrow.
Early stage of skeleton
Cutting slot for electric cord
Checking fit
Making sure light sits properly
The idea is snug fit so jumping fish have no place to go and the front panel lifts off. Plus the light is on a suspension system so it can easily be raised to give me room to work
Front panel on...checking for stray light. Obviously needs trim and paint.
That’s about it for tonight. Start dolling it up tomorrow.
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deepblue68
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looking good.i really like your tank.
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DangerDave
NJRC Member
It’s looking great Matt!
Thank you. Notice the hybrid light as you suggested. And demonstrated. They really work well.
It’s more like persistence than skills. Hahaha. But I thank you
Hey. There’s nothing quite like gold painted macaroni
I use a product called red. But I like the idea of flex seal. Definitely an even better seal
