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| posted by geraldo 631 days ago |
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some questions about keeping a fishtank. I got mine for about two years now, but I must do something wrong
I just put tap water in, with some products. In the very beginning, many fish didn't seem to like it as they often did a submarine impression, belly up on the surface ...
Next I get snails regularly. I've changed the greenery already a few times, but they keep coming back, sometimes in huge figures. I got a product which cleans them (and not the fish), but a few weeks later they're back
Finally I got a shark type fish which likes to eat the little ones ... expensive hobby it seems
As I'm moving flat soon, I'd like to start all over again, any tips ?
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| posted by Spunky 631 days ago |
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Salt water or Fresh water?
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| posted by Imd 631 days ago |
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how about the water temperature??
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| posted by geraldo 631 days ago |
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fresh water. The temperature should be about 30-32 degrees
anyone experience with salt water ? I'm considering that as well. I've seen some very nice setups with jellyfish. Is salt water a lot more work ?
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| posted by Imd 631 days ago |
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salt water is much more difficult for you if you dont have time
i tried it and all my fishes.....dead 
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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obviously its fresh water as the snail pest is know for that.
very hard to get rid of as they grow in the soil and roots of plants! clean up your tank of them over time, and dont introduce any new plants from shops, rather make some friends in the hobby and trade cut offs off plants, this will help.
ive had freshwater for about 5 years and saltwater in Hk for about 7 years, trust me fresh water is dirt cheap compared to saltwater, with its special lighting to grow coral etc and cooler for the tank etc . my initial salt water set up costed me roughly 22K
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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Originally posted by imdarling14
salt water is much more difficult for you if you dont have time
i tried it and all my fishes.....dead
thats a wrong idea, salt water is not more difficult, you do however have to know about water, salt, specific gravity, and the basics of how a tank keeps a balance.
i would say salt water is easier as long as your willing to incvest in 1-2 good books and READ and LEARN.
in my time i never did any water change, only top ups, this is probably one of the biggest mistakes people do, is water changing and cleaning too much
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mango
Freak, i didn't notice that you live in a salt water aquarium........
i didnt this was a set up cost for a 700 liter tank (700 liter includes the sumptank)
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| posted by Imd 631 days ago (edited 631 days ago) |
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my sister's bf is good at this
but he failed to do so
fresh water is much more easier for me
but i wont have fishes anymore
because my cat likes playing fishes and water
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| posted by SCHippie2 631 days ago |
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easier to go with plastic plants....and learn about the kind of fish you buy before buying them.
different kinds have different social habits.
for example, some are schoolers. if you buy only a few of them then they will stick together and panic easily if any other kind comes near them. some are aggressive and can only be kept with the same kind.
some feed at different heights. this is important to remember because if you mix the level of feeders then the top feeders will eat most of the food before it reaches mid or low level and those kinds will most likely die.
there are loads of tips online on how to keep aquariums as well as many easy read books to help you too.
best of luck
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| posted by geraldo 631 days ago |
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700 liters, that's a pretty big tank. I'll measure mine tonight.
Freak I agree changing water every so many months can never be good, I also top up slowly and preferably at night with 'warm' water, warm as in get it from the tap in the afternoon and leave it in a bucket for the day with some product in it
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| posted by Imd 631 days ago |
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700 liters is a really big tank
you always go swimming with your fishes, Freak??
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| posted by geraldo 631 days ago |
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schippie I have always kept with my original supplier, always went with his advice. does not seem to be the way to go, as the fish don't work.
I've read magazines and sites before I bought the stuff, and also in my war against snails, but now I'd like some first-hand information.
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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Geraldo, better skip the "products" and instead use distilled water "watsons" or something like that, as the "products dont remove anything, they merely neutralize it.
700 liter is like a big cabinet in your living room yes, and it will warm your room up with a couple of 20 K lamps above it, and a water(as in air) conditioner for the warm months (9/12) and a heater element for the cold months!
since i sold my set up i still miss it every day!
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| posted by Imd 631 days ago |
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geraldo, go to MK, and ask the professionals there
they're very nice and helpful
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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Geraldo, get a membership here, costs only 100 a year i believe, theres aa forum on the site they helped me through my beginning very well!
http://www.reefclub.org/
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| posted by geraldo 631 days ago |
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MK ?
interesting site
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| posted by adfundum 631 days ago |
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MK = Mong Kok
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| posted by Freak on a Leash 631 days ago |
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can still se me on the memberslist there from when i joined in 97, when i first started with my 100 L tank :)
Mong Kok Tung Choi Kai, but dont listen to advice from the sellers, do your own learning, its better, those guys only want to sell!
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| posted by LMOPQ 631 days ago (edited 631 days ago) |
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I have one fish was addicted to belly up. Crazy!
When I walk towards this fish, this fish will return normal. Belly down! lol
Naughty!
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| posted by LMOPQ 631 days ago |
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Mostly, don't use fresh trap water. Not good.
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