The Chronicles of my 12 Gallon Aquapod

[mkzimms]

that looks pretty good for initial CUC stock. you may want to hold off on those sexy shrimp until you get to around the 1 or 2 month mark after the cycle. they are very intolerant to high nitrates so they'll need stable water quality and they require a long and slow drip acclimation. great shrimp though, im thinking about getting a pair for myself.

 

[touchthesky00]

alright well today, i go to turn on my lights and when i do, the fan is making this terribley awful and loud noise. i turned the lights on and off a bit and it is now running quietly
has anyone had this problem before?

 

[mkzimms]

sounds like the fan is a little unbalanced.
hasn't happend on my tank but it happens in computers i work on all the time. if its a continued thing call the manufacture or better yet just replace the fan with a ball bearing fan and while your in there you could even add a second fan. the aquapod hood has an additional unused 2 prong power lead. i think the stock fan in is 20mm.

 

[touchthesky00]

well the noise stops after a little while. so ill let it be for now
but i was bored today so i tested the ammonia and nitrites
looks like the cycle is well underway, the ammonia is on its way down and the nitrites are sky high
and estimations as to how long until its over? lol

 

[touchthesky00]

i was thinking of getting some chaeto and putting it in the back compartments. i read somehwere that it helps lower nitrates and phospates. is this true? does this sound like a good idea? and if i put it in now would it survive the last part of my cycle

 

[alexa11]

chaeto is great, and yes, it reduces nitrates. it needs light, so make sure it has enough light in the back compartments. I dont see why you couldnt add some now. I have mine right in my DT because i dont have a back compartment, i have it wedged behind some rocks and the powerhead. I shake it once a week to get the debris out of it, then put it back.

 

[alexa11]

Im looking forward to seeing pictures of your tank as you add critters!

 

[touchthesky00]

haha trust me, i am also looking forward to it too!!! lol
i will update with pics whenever there is anything to update!

 

[touchthesky00]

6 zebra hermits
2 turbos
and 1 cleaner shrimp

 

[deepbluesea232]

Hey everyone, I lovee fish and I want to get a tank of my own but I have no idea how to start! I want a medium size one but that's all I know. I was wondering if someone could help me, thanks so much!

 

[touchthesky00]

i tested my water this morning and it was
ammonia- 0
nitrites- 0
nitrates- 0
so i thought i would be good for a CUC
the cleaner shrimp was looking great at the beginning. then literally, ten minutes later, i come back to the tank and hes belly up!
i called the fish store and they said if i provide a sample of my water they can give me a refund

 

[touchthesky00]

so tested my water again today.
ammonia- barely detectable
nitrites- 0
nitrates- 0
i think the ammonia may have spiked because of a recent snail loss. but the hermits have been taking care of that.
another thing, the hermits are sooo messy! i think i need a clean up crew FOR my clean up crew.
i might order my first fish (tangaroa goby) sometime in the next week.
i am leaving for florida this weekend so hopefully the tank will survive!

 

[mkzimms]

shhhh, im on vacation and i snuck out of room to check the boards... dont tell my girlfriend, i swore no computers this week!

strange with those parameters the shrimp died. how long has the tank been up now, i lost track? you should go pick up a PH kit as well. do you know the temperature?

 

[touchthesky00]

Originally Posted by mkzimms
http:///forum/post/2601353
shhhh, im on vacation and i snuck out of room to check the boards... dont tell my girlfriend, i swore no computers this week!

strange with those parameters the shrimp died. how long has the tank been up now, i lost track? you should go pick up a PH kit as well. do you know the temperature?
haha
i do have a PH kit its at 8.0-8.2 , for some reason i always forget to post it
the temp is a little cool, its at 76, im working on it

 

[mkzimms]

your water quality seems on point, have you had any snails die? or just the shrimp?
wait... just read up you did have snails die. hmmm, how long have you been running now?

 

[touchthesky00]

Originally Posted by mkzimms
http:///forum/post/2605514
your water quality seems on point, have you had any snails die? or just the shrimp?
wait... just read up you did have snails die. hmmm, how long have you been running now?
id say about 3 weeks.
the tank seems to be doing fine now.
im probably gonna be ordering my tangaroa goby through my lfs soon

 

[touchthesky00]

i just ordered my tangaroa goby today
it should be arriving tuesday! im excited

 

[touchthesky00]

alright well the tangaroa arrived tuesday. and he was dead on arrival. : (
i think ive scratched the idea of that goby now and i think im gonna go with the midas blenny and the clown
what do you all think

 

[kikithemermaid]

I love Midas Blennies!

 

[touchthesky00]

well, i went to the lfs today
and i picked up a turbo snail, 4 nassarius
and a tangaroa goby!
i will post pics later today!