Filling Up A New Or Repaired Tank

Ludwig Venter

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Some time ago, I had a (spontaneously) shattered 48 x 24 x 18” tank, which I sent in for repairs…… I honestly forgot about the tank, although I paid up front.

Today, I had a surprise visit when the tank was delivered to my house by the Glass Company who fixed it. (Must be about 6 months)

Well….. It’s been many, many moons since I put up a new tank and I completely forgot about that sensation which one experiences when filling up a new tank…. The anticipation and standing back a little, just in case the tank should suddenly burst or something…. I was 20 years younger again today, (recalling those feelings), but 20 years older by the time the tank was full… (worrying)

Do you just fill up a new (or repaired) tank and trust that it’ll be fine, or do you also worry a little???

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B.T.W…… I’m setting this one up outside with heaters and all, but still haven’t got the foggiest clue what I’m going to use it for….. Any suggestions???
 
An outdoor breeding tank for Persian Killifish (Aphanius mento) could work well, if you have a seasonal drop in temps that will let the water be <20C for 3 or so months a year.
 
Test it by filling it with water in the garage or outside somewhere. Leave it for a day or so to check (may sure frost not expected. :look:
 
I would put it on some on some plastic sheeting fill it 10% every 30 mins until full.

Leave it for a day.

Check plastic for water look over the seals if it looks good then go for it.

As for stocking what about some vieja species such as Vieja maculicauda?
http://www.seriouslyfish.com/profile.php?genus=Vieja&species=maculicauda&id=245
 

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