New Seahorse Owner Tank Diary - Will need help along the way!!

hallzy

hallzy

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Oh, I almost forgot. I was wondering if anyone can PM me a good example of a pump regulator to regulate the flow of my open air line? Ive tried looking, but I must not be looking for the right thing, cause everything I bring up is very expensive and doesnt look like it is for a fish tank, more like for actual water lines! lol
 
teresaq

teresaq

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what I use is a plastic valve that fits on the air line, it has a knob you turn to regulate. In this pic its what is attached to the end. I use them to acclimate fish too. I just cut the air line close the the pump, and put the valve in there. I can get pic of mine if you need them. I got a whole package at petsmart for about 4 buks.
 
hallzy

hallzy

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No other pic needed, that is very helpful! Yeah the stuff I was finding way WAY different then that. haha If it was only 4 bucks then I will just check for one the next time I make it to PSP, rather than try to find one cheeper online. Heck I think I have seen something like that at walmart. Thanks again!
 
flower

flower

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hallzy

hallzy

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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeresaQ http:///forum/thread/384563/new-seahorse-owner-tank-diary-will-need-help-along-the-way/40#post_3386402
what I use is a plastic valve that fits on the air line, it has a knob you turn to regulate. In this pic its what is attached to the end. I use them to acclimate fish too. I just cut the air line close the the pump, and put the valve in there. I can get pic of mine if you need them. I got a whole package at petsmart for about 4 buks.

One more stupid question. I have one of those things close to the pump that doesnt allow the water to return back into the pump in case of a power outage or whatever. Which side of that should I put my valve on, or doesnt it really matter?
 
hallzy

hallzy

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FINALLY have substrate!!!!! Looks like a completly different tank! Gonna let it cycle itself since I added so much to it, then make my decision on what kinda tank to go with! Leaning towards horses at this point! Anyways, here it is!
 
flower

flower

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Hi,
LOL....Everything you add will give it a whole different look...its always a treat to sit back and just admire your handy work.
Okay...if the tank is for Seahorses the heater could be a threat, also horses like it cooler not warmer. I keep mine between 71 and 75 degrees. I use spray bars for water circulation and a bubble line. Seahorses need hitches and a small bowl to teach them to go to a feeding spot...So you need to kind of change the decor to suite them better.
I love my seahorses, they are so full of personality.
 
mus1cizmythang

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Just wanted to stop in and say GOOD LUCK! you should definitely go with the seahorses dude. And i admire you for having that courage! I've always wanted them but i'd have to get a whole new tank and its too much work :( I'll keep reading this though to make sure you get them and to see what they look like in the tank!! They're so awesome!!
 
chappy

chappy

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HI. Does look like things are really comming along. I am in the set up mode also. and i think i just completed my cycling. I had started a post about being a newbie and cycling. The folks here have been a great help. In my post I have included pic's. of my set up. I need to get rid of my heater also , and may even neen a chiller, even with my low lighting the tank is too warm.
Being I have already started my post , and had it answered i guess i need to start a new one with a diary of how things are going
Good luck with your new tank, GO FOR THE HORSES, (LOL)
be safe and God Bless
 
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