Pigmopad Fish Tank - Page 2

Kitten · 22-04-2009, 17:02

^^ we have those too! Think we have a 5ft tank do we? Mr Fishman?

iCraig · 22-04-2009, 17:09

Call one of them Dr Zoidberg.

Zirax · 22-04-2009, 17:12

Good stuff! I had been toying with marine tanks, however I remember reading that they need a few months to develop the ecosystem, then you add fish slowly?

Knipples · 22-04-2009, 17:36

Can you name the stupid one after me?

Kell_ee001 · 22-04-2009, 17:37

YAY for Nemo!

Desmo · 22-04-2009, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

Good stuff! I had been toying with marine tanks, however I remember reading that they need a few months to develop the ecosystem, then you add fish slowly?

It's roughly 4-6 weeks before you can add fish as you need to build up bacteria. The bacteria convert the fish ammonia in to nitrite which is poisonous to the fish. Then a second bacteria converts the nitrite in to nitrate which is still harmful, but not too bad. You need to clear the nitrate out by doing monthly water changes.

The initial setup is done by adding ammonia to the tank and letting the bacteria build up. Then once this cycle is complete, you can add your first fish

Desmo · 22-04-2009, 20:43

Here are some pics

Ignore the ring of small bubbles. They'll gradually clear once the water settles.

Psymonkee · 22-04-2009, 20:43

My sister has one of those

Kinda freaky when a tiny fish becomes giant as it swims round in circles

My cat also tried to fish in the fish tank....shame there were no fish in it though

Matblack · 22-04-2009, 21:12

Next time we come to stay I'm bringing my rod

MB

Tak · 22-04-2009, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Next time we come to stay I'm bringing my rod

MB

22-04-2009, 17:02	#11
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	^^ we have those too! Think we have a 5ft tank do we? Mr Fishman? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

22-04-2009, 17:09	#12
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Call one of them Dr Zoidberg. __________________

22-04-2009, 17:37	#15
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	YAY for Nemo! __________________

22-04-2009, 20:43	#17
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Here are some pics Ignore the ring of small bubbles. They'll gradually clear once the water settles. __________________

22-04-2009, 20:43	#18
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	My sister has one of those Kinda freaky when a tiny fish becomes giant as it swims round in circles My cat also tried to fish in the fish tank....shame there were no fish in it though __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

22-04-2009, 17:12	#13
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Good stuff! I had been toying with marine tanks, however I remember reading that they need a few months to develop the ecosystem, then you add fish slowly?

22-04-2009, 21:12	#19
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Next time we come to stay I'm bringing my rod MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"