So Overnight I Became A Father?

[BethK]

alot of breeders use a sponge filter, rather than a normal filter, it's cheaper to run and they swear by them, for fry tanks

 

[LondonguyJ]

Still at a bit of a loss here as I don't know which tank to get and what sponge filter others recommend...


Now that the fry are secure is it safe to resume the daily light cycle?

 

[BethK]

This sponge filter or [url="http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/JAD-SPONGE-FILTER-FRY-DISCUS-TANKS-MEDIUM-/370417132532?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item563e94e3f4"]one like this. People recommend that they are used in conjunction with[/url] and something like this.

Although, you can make these yourself (i prefer to buy, have a habit of bodging things up).

You will need an airpump with those, tetra are better pumps, quieter and is less of a toll on the elec bill.

Here is a good thread, oldman and tolak have some good info on them;

sponge filter thread

 

[LondonguyJ]

Any of those sponge filters made and sold in the UK?

I really don't fancy buying from hong kong

 

[BethK]

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I'm gonna have a google search for the foam box but it you have plastic tubing, spare foam pads and those carbon stone thingys, you can make one yourself. I'll have a search though

here you go, aquarium box filter

for the pump, the tetra aps 100 is what you will need, pumps 50-100ltrs per hr;

ebay link

you will need to purchase air tubing separate from everything

 

[Curiosity101]

Or you can just buy some large filter pads and secure them around the intake of a normal power filter with a few tie wraps or something. Not too tight though cause you want to be able to remove them for cleaning every now n then.

 

[Curiosity101]

Tanks in london....
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Juwel-Rekord-60-Fish-Tank-/140434803455?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item20b2910aff
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tetra-Fish-Tank-Stand-Good-Condition-/150475518876?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item23090a339c
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/FISH-BOX-64-LITRE-TROPICAL-COLDWATER-AQUARIUM-/190427939786?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2c5663c3ca
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/FISH-BOX-64-LITRE-TROPICAL-COLDWATER-AQUARIUM-/190427939786?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item2c5663c3ca
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Juwel-60-Aquarium-Tank-C-W-Monolux-60-and-Stand-/130415484034?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item1e5d5e5c82

You don't need a 15gal (which all the above are. but it's just to give you an idea of some of the stuff available). There are plenty around 10gal to look at

 

[BethK]

there's much more available in london than berkshire! just not fair

personally i would go with the foam filters for a fry tank, rather than a normal filter but that's personal choice,

 

[LondonguyJ]

What do you think of the via range?

 

[Curiosity101]

Nothing wrong with them. Depends on price and size really...

 

[BethK]

Nothing wrong with them. Depends on price and size really...

i was giving him a 60ltr elite but he didn't want it, so i would say that's the next best thing lol

 

[LondonguyJ]

i was giving him a 60ltr elite but he didn't want it, so i would say that's the next best thing lol

I had a Juwel 60l to begin with and to be honest I grew to dislike that aquarium and the way it looked. Also I'm trying to find a compact 10gal as that is sufficient according to curiosity plus it'll save space.

 

[Curiosity101]

It's a real shame the Aqua40 isn't actually a 40l aquarium as that is a perfect space saving size. It's actually 27l which for raising fry to a big enough size to sell/re-home probably isn't going to be big enough when taking into account the average drop from your females.

I'll have another look on ebay for 10gal examples...

 

[LondonguyJ]

Can i get away with a 35L with a thin layer of substrate?

I have seen some nice 35's

 

[BethK]

ahh you do speak

aqua 320 is a good tank, i would go with a tank that has a li, for fry. You don't want aerosol etc in the air, to effect the water.

I wish you wouldn't dismiss my advice