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Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:33 pm
by ittybittyfishy
bigfatfish wrote:Don't forget PP that we are in the UK, so our 55 UK gallons is actually 66 US Gallons. So I reckon that 33 gallons for each fishy is pretty good!
Chillyfish wrote:iv got 2 gsp in a 18.7 (us gallon) tank...
I think Chillyfish is talking in US gallons ...? But I don't know.
CONGRATS ON THE 55G!! I wish I had the space for one.
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Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:34 pm
by bigfatfish
Chillyfish wrote:I might still, wat combination of media r u usein? I took out a course black sponge+ put in the bottom basket,then sum more sponge and carbon in the middel basket, then ceramic tubes +fine wool in the top basket, that was all out the old filter. But the 4 sponges it goes through down the side r still the ones in there? I washed them+ put on some cycle stuff, but they might muck it up?
Wats in urs? Maybe swap a couple sponges? Or have u bought any other bits?
Well, test the water regularly & let me know if you need something. I wouldn't bother with the cycle liquid stuff. I could easily take out my fine wool & let you have it - its been in there about 6 weeks, so good & mature. Or half my ceramic rings. Or a bag of carbon (I probably won't be replacing that once I have used all that I had in storage - its in the foot of an old pair of tights!) Just let me know.
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:28 pm
by bigfatfish
ittybittyfishy wrote:bigfatfish wrote:Don't forget PP that we are in the UK, so our 55 UK gallons is actually 66 US Gallons. So I reckon that 33 gallons for each fishy is pretty good!
Chillyfish wrote:iv got 2 gsp in a 18.7 (us gallon) tank...
I think Chillyfish is talking in US gallons ...? But I don't know.
CONGRATS ON THE 55G!! I wish I had the space for one.
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No, he does mean UK gallons - he bought the same style tank as me!
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:20 am
by Chillyfish
I agree with BFF, 66 us gallons ain't bad for 2 2" fish,
(it's alot beter then the 33 gallon tank I was lookin at!)
and when they get bigger in a couple years I can make a rasional desission on wat 2 do 4 the best.
I have lost a table+ chairs at home just 2 fit this tank in, it fills the room! (it's only a small house)
so at the minuet the puffers and I are very happy!!
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:15 am
by bigfatfish
Chillyfish wrote:I agree with BFF, 66 us gallons ain't bad for 2 2" fish,
(it's alot beter then the 33 gallon tank I was lookin at!)
and when they get bigger in a couple years I can make a rasional desission on wat 2 do 4 the best.
I have lost a table+ chairs at home just 2 fit this tank in, it fills the room! (it's only a small house)
so at the minuet the puffers and I are very happy!!
Table & chairs? Sit on the floor & eat off your lap!! - whilst looking at the beautiful tank & the happy puffs & congratulating yourself on a good job well done! In this size tank they are still slightly above the minimum advised requirements, so if they are happy & healthy & the water is in tip top condition, you may not have to upgrade at all - as long as they don't fight - but you can cross that bridge if you come to it!
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:35 am
by Chillyfish
That's why they invented lap trays, for people 2 eat there tea when the tank fills there room!!
I agree as long as there in great condition that's all that matters, let's overcome problems if they arrise!!
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:54 pm
by Pufferpunk
Sorry, I forgot to check location.
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:46 pm
by bigfatfish
Pufferpunk wrote:Sorry, I forgot to check location.
Aww PP, we'll forgive you - just this once!!
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:27 pm
by ittybittyfishy
Chillyfish wrote:I agree with BFF, 66 us gallons ain't bad for 2 2" fish,
(it's alot beter then the 33 gallon tank I was lookin at!)
and when they get bigger in a couple years I can make a rasional desission on wat 2 do 4 the best.
I have lost a table+ chairs at home just 2 fit this tank in, it fills the room! (it's only a small house)
so at the minuet the puffers and I are very happy!!
You mean two fish who will be six inches!
That's good space, and hopefully they don't get territorial.
I hope the table and chairs weren't too necessary lol I suppose they weren't if you've got the tank taking up the space.
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 3:49 am
by Chillyfish
Table+chairs were needed! But the puffs won over (as usual!)
that's why we don't invite anyone over 4 dinner!! Lol
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:50 pm
by Chillyfish
4 all who wanted 2 see pics of my new tank, iv put them up in my gallary
enjoy
Re: upsizing my tank
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:24 pm
by bigfatfish
Looking good Chillyfish!!