|
|
|
|
|
#1
02-11-2013, 12:36 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
freshwater problems
I have a 55 gallon tank.
ammonia , nitrate ect all normal. but everything i put in there dies. so lets tell you more about my set up this is mainly a experiment for me first time using sand substrate, 6 plants swords, anabis , java fern i also have slate rock from B.C, if you ever go for a drive to golden bc there is beautiful black slate on your left hand side. i picked some scrubbed it down but it in. i do weekly water changes of 10% every friday ( with conditioner) i have a ehiem 186 filter air pump , heater , and basic lighting the only fish that is doing great is my red tail black shark (hes not a bully) what iv lost first i started off with two chiclids and they just died with in two days they were babies so i wasn't surprised two cray fish - one was shy and just died. the other lasted threw two molts and i found him dead today . he had orange on his soft skin . he was super healthy and active now im stuck with two red tail black fish but i can tell one is on his way out hes grey , no color , not eating , i can see his heart beat threw his gills . i got them both at the same time and one has doubled almost tripled his size , i call its a she because shes chunky , black and bright red tail. active and lovely . like i said before they dont bother with each other accept i see them dance every once in a while on a plant but the other is getting to weak what i feed ( top fin waffers , cobalt (colorflakes) my questions * what am i doing wrong? * is calgary tap water safe as long as its conditioned ? * my slate has some orange kinda resembles rust stains (will not scrub off) is that ok? i can add pictures if you want . i know its alot i wrote but i just wanted to be very clear. this is my first planted aquarium and my first over 30 gallon aquarium . im trying to get this down so someday i can own a 180+ with a fire eel 
|
|
#3
02-11-2013, 02:55 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Pull the slate out of there. It is oxidizing.
__________________
Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this. Last edited by SanguinesDream; 02-11-2013 at 03:06 AM.
|
|
#4
02-11-2013, 03:02 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Yup same thing happened in my cichlid tank with some mountain rock I picked up in bc. Pulled it out problem solved
The orange rust coloration is most likely because of a high mineral content most likely iron or alike. Id suggest getting yourself some river rock instead
__________________
I'm not 'fallow' you must be talking about my tank!
|
|
#5
02-11-2013, 03:43 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
You may be right , where can I get river rock?
I really like the look of the slate rock . I have a lot of pieces that don't have rust look could I just pull the rust ones out? Would I have to do a full 100% water change? A friend recommended me to this form and I figured this be a opportunity to learn The tanks been cycled with plants since December.
|
|
#7
02-11-2013, 04:03 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
Id take a hike to a clean river, may have to get your feet wet but pick the Stones you like, personally I like flat pieces. Id pull it all out and forget about it.
__________________
I'm not 'fallow' you must be talking about my tank!
|
|
#8
02-11-2013, 05:18 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Much like in salt water tanks, RODI water is super beneficial for fresh water tanks. I used to use conditioned tap water until I got into reefing, and since switching to RODI water in my fresh water tank my fish have gotten noticeably healthier.
|
|
#9
02-11-2013, 05:25 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Awesome thanks ! All this talk just made me invest in a small ten gallon starter salt water set up. how much would I be looking at for a RODI? and any tips for someone who is going to set up a brand new reef ? I'll be looking at other forms just curious
|
Hybrid Mode
