Mantis!
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the_bandit
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Enough nutrient or no?
the_bandit
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Update!
I got my aquarium today. Its 10x better than what I originally had planned on getting which was the 36g bowfront. Nice sleek setup but not ideal for a mantis.
Instead I got a 40g aquarium (breeder style) with a built in overflow, 20g sump, stand, canopy, 24" 2x65 with 1 Actenic and 1 10 K bulb so I can keep some zoa's and such, a 5lb bucket full of premium sand, Aqua C Remora skimmer with MJ 1200, Mag9.5 return pump. The aquarium itself looks like it was never used. That is how fantasic it looks.
ALL for...........$205!
Smokin' deal if I said so myself.
The overflow and sump had alot of tube worms growing on it so I had to scrape those off and get what looks like tiny white specs that were very hard to the touch off as well. I dont mind at all, putting in the manual labor to clean it up. Cleaning it up and making it look nice is 1/2 the fun of setting up a new aquarium.
One of my problems is the Overflow. Its build into the aquarium. What happens if my Mantis climbs in it one day!? Is that even possible? Is there any way to prevent that?
Also, I was thinking about getting 2x Koralia's #2 instead of three. Is this good enough circulation? It would be 2x Koralia's #2 plus the Mag9.5 return pump pushing the water back in.
I will update with pictures tomorrow. Gotta get new hoses and fittings.
I got my aquarium today. Its 10x better than what I originally had planned on getting which was the 36g bowfront. Nice sleek setup but not ideal for a mantis.
Instead I got a 40g aquarium (breeder style) with a built in overflow, 20g sump, stand, canopy, 24" 2x65 with 1 Actenic and 1 10 K bulb so I can keep some zoa's and such, a 5lb bucket full of premium sand, Aqua C Remora skimmer with MJ 1200, Mag9.5 return pump. The aquarium itself looks like it was never used. That is how fantasic it looks.
ALL for...........$205!
The overflow and sump had alot of tube worms growing on it so I had to scrape those off and get what looks like tiny white specs that were very hard to the touch off as well. I dont mind at all, putting in the manual labor to clean it up. Cleaning it up and making it look nice is 1/2 the fun of setting up a new aquarium.
One of my problems is the Overflow. Its build into the aquarium. What happens if my Mantis climbs in it one day!? Is that even possible? Is there any way to prevent that?
Also, I was thinking about getting 2x Koralia's #2 instead of three. Is this good enough circulation? It would be 2x Koralia's #2 plus the Mag9.5 return pump pushing the water back in.
I will update with pictures tomorrow. Gotta get new hoses and fittings.
the_bandit
Member
Bump.
Need to know if I will have problems with a Mantis getting into my overflow and if it is even possible.
Need to know if I will have problems with a Mantis getting into my overflow and if it is even possible.
the_bandit
Member
Do you think he would be bold enough to climb up into the air and into the overflow?
the_bandit
Member
Ok. Whew.
Should I put eggcrate on the top of the tank?
And do you think a 24" 2x65 with 1 Actenic and 1 10 K bulb would be too much and possibly cause Shell Rot?
Should I put eggcrate on the top of the tank?
And do you think a 24" 2x65 with 1 Actenic and 1 10 K bulb would be too much and possibly cause Shell Rot?
the_bandit
Member
Ok. Thank you.
Should I put some eggcrate on my tank just as a precaution or should I be ok?
Should I put some eggcrate on my tank just as a precaution or should I be ok?
the_bandit
Member
Awesome tank.
Random question but I am curently working on my sump. I have a large amount of bubbles and microbubbles entering the tank from the hoses running to the sump. Can I make a sock or something that will catch a large amount of these? I tried a sock as a test run and it worked great. I can make a couple and replace them each month if this is an option.
Random question but I am curently working on my sump. I have a large amount of bubbles and microbubbles entering the tank from the hoses running to the sump. Can I make a sock or something that will catch a large amount of these? I tried a sock as a test run and it worked great. I can make a couple and replace them each month if this is an option.
cranberry
Active Member
You'd have to replace them more than that I'm afraid. I do so about 3 x a week. Your nitrates will climb if you don't. I have bunches of them over time and just throw them in a soapless washing spin.
Sometimes new tanks have microbubbles they have to work out, sometimes it's a loose fitting. Try tighting up your connections... hand tight only though.
Are you using baffles in your sump? Sponge?
Sometimes new tanks have microbubbles they have to work out, sometimes it's a loose fitting. Try tighting up your connections... hand tight only though.
Are you using baffles in your sump? Sponge?
the_bandit
Member
Yup. Three baffles to catch microbubbles, refugium, two more baffles, then return pump. I have a Remora Skimmer so no need to add extra space for protein skimmer.
Ive been running the tank with tap water to do some tests. I cant find any hoses that are small enough to fit.
I dont have any problems replacing them. I just need to know if I can do something like that and what type of material they need to be made out of. The socks I mean.
Ive been running the tank with tap water to do some tests. I cant find any hoses that are small enough to fit.
I dont have any problems replacing them. I just need to know if I can do something like that and what type of material they need to be made out of. The socks I mean.
markw
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This man is crazy. Its like he is asking to be shot. (reference to the bullet-strength)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV9z5e1r2KM
Mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV9z5e1r2KM
Mark
cranberry
Active Member
The guy at the LFS let's the 7" peacock hit his finger. I said I didn't need the demo. I got one anyway. There wasn't any damage. What these guys actually will do is grossly exaggerated. It happens, but of all the people that have kept mantis', how many have had their hands cracked open?
