Update On Upgrading My Tank

[Typoon221]

Ok guys,

So first of all thanks for the advice it worked amazingly!.

The tank now has the fish in as I tested all of the levels and after about a day they were perfect as I used my old filter media with the new filter.


I do have one question, I have added some new gravel (I did wash it all out beforehand.).
I dont know if it is coicidence but since I have added the gravel my water seems a little cloudy.

So I replaced the Poly/carbon pads in my filter. [ I have the fluval U3 filter ]

24 hours later it doesnt seem any different with my old filter If I added carbon it would clear up the water.

Does anyone know if these poly/carbon pads are useless?

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks ahead!

Once the tank is clear I will upload some pictures for you guys!!!

 

[Typoon221]

Decided to upload some pictures anyway for you guys

This was before I added the extra gravel.

This is my oranda.. who my misses named 'Bubbles' about 14 years ago...

I have now recused him as her parents had him in a 18 litre tank!!!!!

So this is the 3 foot  125-130 litre tank

p.s my son chose the penguin and the spongebob ornaments.....

 

[Typoon221]

Just an update, my carbon seems to be doing it job and the water is less cloudy!

 

[Novembro]

Cute that your son picked those Looks like a good start!

 

[lrhodes]

I also have sponge Bob and squid wards houses in my 55 gallon.... my sons decision. Lol.
Looks great. Glad you got a better home for the oranda!

 

[dopieopie]

I upgraded about a week and a half ago, used the old filter, gravel, ect...now the last 3 days it's been awfully cloudy. Water still tests good though.

Glad you cleared yours up though!

 

[Typoon221]

Ha ha!  Glad you all like it

wow lesley looks like your going to have the full lot soon!

Its nice to let the kids have a little touch!


Now I need to get rid of this fin rot that the oranda had when I got him..

Its quite bad.. sooo  thinking salt baths?  what do you guys think?