My 10 gallon

[Billbug68]

Here's the new bubble counter! Just finished remixing my co2 and set it all up. What do you guys think?

 

[gnarlybr02k12]

You should start a new thread and show us that awesome DIY CO2 system!

 

[Billbug68]

You should start a new thread and show us that awesome DIY CO2 system!

Thanks, it's really pretty simple and inexpensive. Maybe next time I remix I'll get some good pictures of all the individual parts and make a nice thread for all the people who have questions about the DIY thing.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Looking better and better. It's really turning into a first rate show tank.

 

[Billbug68]

Looking better and better. It's really turning into a first rate show tank.

Thanks a lot coralline. My GLA ferts should be here on Monday. I'm looking forward to getting started with that.

 

[Billbug68]

So I'm rather confused by this. Just tested ammonia, and the color doesn't match anything on the chart. Could this be because my solution bottles are getting low? Do they go bad? Hopefully you can see what I'm talking about from the picture. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Might just want to take it to a shop to have it tested just to be sure. It looks very high.

I'd test some bottled water so you can clearly see what zero looks like with your solutions, and check if the reagents are still viable.

 

[Billbug68]

Thanks, I'll test some bottled water and tap water when I get home to see if I can read those results. It is still high but I'm making progress, at least it's not the darkest green anymore... Sigh...

 

[Billbug68]

Does this look like cyano or just diatoms? Just came home and noticed it. I've been busy working on my car the last few days.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Does it feel like cyano (slimy and comes up in sheets)?

 

[Billbug68]

Haven't touched it, been busy with the ghia...

 

[Billbug68]

So the orange stuff seems to be going away on its own. However, parameters are not improving... I'm thinking that I'm going to break down this tank soon. Maybe this weekend. Planning on selling all my fish stuff that I won't use in my next tank to help fund it. For now, I only have time to maintain one tank so the next build will be my only one. I'm still trying to decided on the Mr Aqua rimless 11.5 gallon or the 12 long. Pretty sure I'm going to go with the 11.4, it's close to the same dimensions as a standard 10 gallon, and will be a lot cheaper to build. 18" fixture rather than a 36" and I'll probably still be able to use my aquaclear filter. BUT a 36" long tank sounds nice.... It's just so short! I'm torn... What do you guys think???

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

How about meeting in the middle and get a rimless that's good with a 24" fixture.. I'd say get the Mr. Aqua 17.4 (24 x 12 x 14.4)... Since its only one tank, might a well go larger so you'll have more real estate for flora/fauna.

I also heard some buzz about GLA coming out with a new line of rimless tanks soon. For a while its only been the 36-L.. So it might be worth waiting or sending them an email.

 

[Billbug68]

Now that you've mentioned it, the 17.4 might be perfect for a iwagumi/mountain scape tank... Hmmm... It's so hard to decide! It's such a commitment!

 

[Billbug68]

I don't really want to go through the trouble of shipping plants right now, but I'd hate to waste this stuff. Anybody want some MS and crypt crispatula? The crypt isn't doing too well under these conditions, but I'm sure it can be revived. Otherwise this stuff might end up in the trash...

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

I think I'm maxed out on plants.. I'll probably make an exception for UG though.. LOL

Anyway, just wondering if you figured out what tank you're gonna get?

 

[Billbug68]

I think I'm maxed out on plants.. I'll probably make an exception for UG though.. LOL

Anyway, just wondering if you figured out what tank you're gonna get?

Haha. No still haven't set it in stone yet, but I keep leaning toward the 12 long.

 

[aqua_chem]

12gL is a nice tank size. It's a great use of space compared to more popular sizes.

 

[Billbug68]

12gL is a nice tank size. It's a great use of space compared to more popular sizes.

Pretty sure it's gonna be that. 150 just for the light fixture is what's going to really set me back, though.

 

[CorallineAlgae]

Pretty sure it's gonna be that. 150 just for the light fixture is what's going to really set me back, though.

No kidding. I've been looking at the 12L for a while but I'm considering a 25 cube just to save on lighting (can use a par38.). I'd have to make a stand for the 25 but I could just use my old 30L stand for the 12. It's such a tempting tank.