Flowerhorn - Aquarium Advice

chabooky386 · 03-23-2006, 02:00 AM

So i havent cleaned my tank in awhile... Approximately 3-4 months... tell me what i can do to fix this situation. I hate my sump setup... And the pendant you see in the pic is just burning wvaporating up my water... advice any suggestions on cleaning, or on anything all comments appreciated...

Oceanic Reef Ready 72 Gallon Bowfront

Lonewolfblue · 03-23-2006, 02:58 AM

Maybe new lighting, florescents, and a cannister filter. Run the cannister with the sump til it get's cycled, maybe a couple weeks, then remove the sump. Some good cannisters are the Rena Filstar XP3, Cascade 1000, and Fluval 404. I'm partial to the XP3 myself, as I have one and it's been a great filter so far, and very easy maintenance.

chabooky386 · 03-23-2006, 01:55 PM

thanks for the comment deeply appreciated

chabooky386 · 03-24-2006, 04:23 PM

*bump*

chabooky386 · 03-25-2006, 01:58 PM

bump... thanks for the help guys...................................=/

fishyrican · 03-25-2006, 03:20 PM

Lonewolfblue has some good suggestions.

Keep in mind that just about every tank will have evaporation. A combination of water changes and periodic topping off will combat that. In addition, I am not sure how hot your pendant light gets, but a flourescent light strip may give off less heat and cause less evaporation.

**Devilishturtles** · 03-25-2006, 03:30 PM

Have to agree with the others. Unless you want to try a SW setup, your entire system is really non-functional.

The pendant lighting is essentially not needed and is eating up your water, plus electric bill. Regular flourescent lighting is all you need for the fish. Some rocks/caves/fake plants may also help to make the Flowehorn seem more active.

I would clean your sump as well. Atleast get some of the gunk out of it. You also have a buildup of anerobic bacteria in your sand (noticeable with the black sand) that comes from a lack of maintence. A protein skimmer is useless on a freshwater tank.

This is an extremely nice set up for a saltwater tank, but all of it is just way overkill for a freshwater tank.

My reccomendations: Get a new flourescent light fixture that lights the entire tank. Add some decotrations for the fish to feel more comfy in. Get an Aqua Clear 110 HOB Filter or XP Canister for your tank, instead of relying on the sump.

I have never had a reef ready tank, so don't know how possible this is to do.

03-23-2006, 02:00 AM	#1
chabooky386 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 115	Flowerhorn So i havent cleaned my tank in awhile... Approximately 3-4 months... tell me what i can do to fix this situation. I hate my sump setup... And the pendant you see in the pic is just burning wvaporating up my water... advice any suggestions on cleaning, or on anything all comments appreciated... Oceanic Reef Ready 72 Gallon Bowfront

03-23-2006, 02:58 AM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Maybe new lighting, florescents, and a cannister filter. Run the cannister with the sump til it get's cycled, maybe a couple weeks, then remove the sump. Some good cannisters are the Rena Filstar XP3, Cascade 1000, and Fluval 404. I'm partial to the XP3 myself, as I have one and it's been a great filter so far, and very easy maintenance. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

03-25-2006, 03:20 PM	#6
fishyrican Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 642	Lonewolfblue has some good suggestions. Keep in mind that just about every tank will have evaporation. A combination of water changes and periodic topping off will combat that. In addition, I am not sure how hot your pendant light gets, but a flourescent light strip may give off less heat and cause less evaporation. __________________ Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. -Pericles Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty -JFK

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chabooky386 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 115	thanks for the comment deeply appreciated

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chabooky386 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 115	bump

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chabooky386 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 115	bump... thanks for the help guys...................................=/