New 75 Gallon - Page 2

**TheOldSalt** · 06-24-2005, 09:50 PM

Charlie, seriously, the BioSpira is one of the best things ever invented for starting a new tank. It fixes everything, and nearly instantly.

Swordtails are notorious jumpers, and they'll jump through the smallest hole they can fit through when they get the urge. Make sure the lid is secure and the holes/slots are all covered. Making the tank one that they don't want to jump out of in the first place will also help with this problem.

Cosmic Charlie · 06-25-2005, 09:32 AM

Yes...added the Bio Spora.

Also, just to clear myself. I did have the tank covered. There was about an inch in the back that wasn't covered on the side opposite the filtration system. Since the unfortunate loss of the three swordtails, I have taken care of all possible escape routes for any more tragedies. No more holes anywhere.

**Baby_Baby** · 06-25-2005, 11:16 AM

sorry about your swordtails

Cosmic Charlie · 06-26-2005, 07:47 AM

It's ok... They replaced them at the fish shop. I'm back in business now.

**Baby_Baby** · 06-26-2005, 08:15 AM

really? thats cool. good luck!

**Fishfirst** · 06-26-2005, 10:36 AM

not surprising, what are your parameters now? Ammonia? Nitrite? Nitrate?

Cosmic Charlie · 06-27-2005, 06:19 AM

Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - spiked
Nitrate - 5

About to do a water change.

Cosmic Charlie · 06-27-2005, 08:54 AM

Water change is complete. Nitrite levels are much better.

When fish go to the corner and go up and down, up and down....etc. What are they up to? Just having fun? Not liking the new water?

Cosmic Charlie · 06-28-2005, 08:26 AM

Ammonia still 0
Nitrite much lower today - 0.5
Nitrate less than 10

Am I getting close to being cycled?

**Fishfirst** · 06-28-2005, 10:04 AM

yes pretty darn close

Cosmic Charlie · 06-28-2005, 04:00 PM

Very nice... I'm hoping to add some angel fish this weekend.

Cosmic Charlie · 06-29-2005, 05:21 AM

Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0.25
Nitrate - 5.0

Shouldn't nitrate be getting higher rather than lower at this point?

Cosmic Charlie · 06-30-2005, 05:04 AM

Levels exactly the same today. Do you think that I will be safe adding angels this weekend?

Cosmic Charlie · 07-15-2005, 05:57 AM

My how things have changed since this thread was started. The tank is now fully up and running. Cycled completely and slowly stocking. We've decided not to do the angels anymore. Seems like all of the other fish that we like and wanted to have with the angels weren't compatible and would've been angel food eventually. I appreciate the help in getting to this point. Just thought I'd give an update.

Thanks,
Tony

06-25-2005, 11:16 AM	#23
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,679	sorry about your swordtails __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

06-26-2005, 08:15 AM	#25
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,679	really? thats cool. good luck! __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

06-26-2005, 10:36 AM	#26
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,527	not surprising, what are your parameters now? Ammonia? Nitrite? Nitrate? __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

06-27-2005, 06:19 AM	#27
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - spiked Nitrate - 5 About to do a water change. Last edited by Cosmic Charlie; 06-27-2005 at 08:55 AM. Reason: Mispelled

06-28-2005, 10:04 AM	#30
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,527	yes pretty darn close __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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06-24-2005, 09:50 PM	#21
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,343	Charlie, seriously, the BioSpira is one of the best things ever invented for starting a new tank. It fixes everything, and nearly instantly. Swordtails are notorious jumpers, and they'll jump through the smallest hole they can fit through when they get the urge. Make sure the lid is secure and the holes/slots are all covered. Making the tank one that they don't want to jump out of in the first place will also help with this problem.

06-25-2005, 09:32 AM	#22
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Yes...added the Bio Spora. Also, just to clear myself. I did have the tank covered. There was about an inch in the back that wasn't covered on the side opposite the filtration system. Since the unfortunate loss of the three swordtails, I have taken care of all possible escape routes for any more tragedies. No more holes anywhere.

06-26-2005, 07:47 AM	#24
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	It's ok... They replaced them at the fish shop. I'm back in business now.

06-27-2005, 08:54 AM	#28
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Water change is complete. Nitrite levels are much better. When fish go to the corner and go up and down, up and down....etc. What are they up to? Just having fun? Not liking the new water?

06-28-2005, 08:26 AM	#29
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Ammonia still 0 Nitrite much lower today - 0.5 Nitrate less than 10 Am I getting close to being cycled?

06-28-2005, 04:00 PM	#31
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Very nice... I'm hoping to add some angel fish this weekend.

06-29-2005, 05:21 AM	#32
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0.25 Nitrate - 5.0 Shouldn't nitrate be getting higher rather than lower at this point?

06-30-2005, 05:04 AM	#33
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	Levels exactly the same today. Do you think that I will be safe adding angels this weekend?

07-15-2005, 05:57 AM	#34
Cosmic Charlie Phish lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Age: 34 Posts: 96	My how things have changed since this thread was started. The tank is now fully up and running. Cycled completely and slowly stocking. We've decided not to do the angels anymore. Seems like all of the other fish that we like and wanted to have with the angels weren't compatible and would've been angel food eventually. I appreciate the help in getting to this point. Just thought I'd give an update. Thanks, Tony

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