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  1. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    We were worried about that also so we put a beam and floor jacks under the tank. :)
  2. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    I'll second that. Started with a 10 gallon, then 29 gallon, then 55 gallon and currently a 300 gallon. Still want more. :)
  3. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: If it is a Marineland filter then that wheel thing is your "Biowheel". Do not clean the biowheel but DO clean the filter media. Rinse it off at least weekly to prolong the life of the media. If you biowheel ever stops spinning try cleaning the sides of the wheel to get it rolling...
  4. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: Couple of questions first. Size of tank? How often is water changed and how much at a time? Nitrite level? Ammonia level? Nitrate level?
  5. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    I read that many years ago it was lead but about 15 years ago they switched to steel balls.
  6. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Cory's are tough little buggers and will do fine down to 60 degrees F. Make sure and post some pics!! I got the 29 painted and hope to have Gary in his new home tonight!
  7. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    For some reason the insert picture button isn't working on my work computer today. Try this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/942658/lightbox/post/14602076/id/6696590
  8. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Gary our pufferfish continues to consume expensive snacks. My youngest daughter threatened to put scuba gear on and go in after him after he ate her prized Betta and two of her Dwarf Gouramis. We talked about re-homing him but now Gary is getting his very own 29 gallon set up. I'll be...
  9. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Awesome!!
  10. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    You gotta love snails, lol
  11. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    That's awesome! I still have yet to locate some Congo's.
  12. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    The fish that was showing signs of ich is now nowhere to be found. I think Gary ate him. I'm still going to leave the temperature at 86 for a full 10 days just to be safe. We also added a few more fish yesterday. 1 male Betta, 2 female Bettas, 12 Neon Tetras, 1 Blue Dwarf Gourami...
  13. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    I think this fish tank thread has turned into a pond thread.
  14. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: LMAO! I'll second that.
  15. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    l like how it's heavily planted, that's cool. I see a Congo Tetra, I'll be looking for a few of those.
  16. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Thanks for the tank compliments! I was hoping to add a few more fish this weekend but noticed last night that one of the Gouramis is developing "ich", ERRR. Going to raise the temp up to 86 degrees until all is clear before adding new fish.
  17. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: I bet goldfish will :)
  18. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    Quote: Very nice!!! I may try saltwater when the kids are grown and gone and I'm retired. :)
  19. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    I'll get some better pictures soon. Still some work to do but here it is so far.
  20. Happy Dad

    The fish tank thread.

    If you get one I'll know who to call. Taking a break from putting some finishing touches on the tank. I'll take some pics tonight.
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