some pics of my new aquarium ... - Aquarium Advice

OceanMist · 01-11-2006, 11:26 AM

if the link works there should be some pics of my recently set up 10/15 [acronym:1fe7fb6b94="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1fe7fb6b94] aquarium, Its been running about a week so is the cloudy water (can be seen in pics 2&3) normal, also is the powerhead nesccesary in freshwater tanks? i pulled it out of my marine tank ?? [acronym:1fe7fb6b94="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:1fe7fb6b94]!

: http://www.photolocker.net/gallery.p...g17&g=Aquarium

bosk1 · 01-11-2006, 11:31 AM

Now I can see why you want to keep the 3D rock background. That looks great.

OceanMist · 01-11-2006, 11:33 AM

yeah, i really like it, my main concern is the powerhead - i can't really tell if it's too strong for the neons because they just hang around the bottom where it dosen't affect.

bosk1 · 01-11-2006, 11:36 AM

Hmm... Neons don't usually hang out at the bottom, so maybe the powerhead is the reason they are doing so in your tank. What kind of filtration are you running? If you have an adequate filter, I might remove the powerhead. I think it is probably overkill for such a small tank.

OceanMist · 01-11-2006, 11:41 AM

i'm running a eheim 2013 canister (which dosen't really move the water a great deal), however the air stone gives out alot of bubbles and moves the top of the water alot (it even bubbled over the top until i adjusted it) so perhaps i should try it without the powerhead for a while?!

rich311k · 01-11-2006, 11:42 AM

Looks nice. No need for a powerhead.

bosk1 · 01-11-2006, 11:45 AM

I can't say for sure, but from what you are telling me, it doesn't seem like there is any need for it. The only reason you need surface agigation is to keep the water adequately oxygenated. But your airstone should be more than adequate for that task. I would have to say I am of the opinion that the powerhead is not necessary, and is probably creating too much current for such a small tank.

OceanMist · 01-11-2006, 11:48 AM

Ok, thanks, i shall lose the powerhead and see if it helps!

Lance M. · 01-11-2006, 12:19 PM

Looks great!

Where did you get that 3-D background? or did you make it?

OceanMist · 01-11-2006, 12:24 PM

I bought it from a local pet store, i think its made by 'spectacular', you could probably find it on the net.

01-11-2006, 11:26 AM	#1
OceanMist Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 299	some pics of my new aquarium ... if the link works there should be some pics of my recently set up 10/15 [acronym:1fe7fb6b94="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1fe7fb6b94] aquarium, Its been running about a week so is the cloudy water (can be seen in pics 2&3) normal, also is the powerhead nesccesary in freshwater tanks? i pulled it out of my marine tank ?? [acronym:1fe7fb6b94="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:1fe7fb6b94]! : http://www.photolocker.net/gallery.p...g17&g=Aquarium

01-11-2006, 11:31 AM	#2
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	Now I can see why you want to keep the 3D rock background. That looks great. __________________ http://dreamtheaterforums.org/forum/index.php

01-11-2006, 11:36 AM	#4
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	Hmm... Neons don't usually hang out at the bottom, so maybe the powerhead is the reason they are doing so in your tank. What kind of filtration are you running? If you have an adequate filter, I might remove the powerhead. I think it is probably overkill for such a small tank. __________________ http://dreamtheaterforums.org/forum/index.php

01-11-2006, 11:45 AM	#7
bosk1 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 693	I can't say for sure, but from what you are telling me, it doesn't seem like there is any need for it. The only reason you need surface agigation is to keep the water adequately oxygenated. But your airstone should be more than adequate for that task. I would have to say I am of the opinion that the powerhead is not necessary, and is probably creating too much current for such a small tank. __________________ http://dreamtheaterforums.org/forum/index.php

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01-11-2006, 11:33 AM	#3
OceanMist Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 299	yeah, i really like it, my main concern is the powerhead - i can't really tell if it's too strong for the neons because they just hang around the bottom where it dosen't affect.

01-11-2006, 11:41 AM	#5
OceanMist Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 299	i'm running a eheim 2013 canister (which dosen't really move the water a great deal), however the air stone gives out alot of bubbles and moves the top of the water alot (it even bubbled over the top until i adjusted it) so perhaps i should try it without the powerhead for a while?!

01-11-2006, 11:42 AM	#6
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Looks nice. No need for a powerhead.

01-11-2006, 11:48 AM	#8
OceanMist Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 299	Ok, thanks, i shall lose the powerhead and see if it helps!

01-11-2006, 12:19 PM	#9
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	Looks great! Where did you get that 3-D background? or did you make it?

01-11-2006, 12:24 PM	#10
OceanMist Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 299	I bought it from a local pet store, i think its made by 'spectacular', you could probably find it on the net.

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