Ratvan Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Yeah so wasn't home this weekend so tomorrow I hope Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Ratvan said: Yeah so wasn't home this weekend so tomorrow I hope 😡 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Matteo said: 😡 Tuesday next week. I fancy some time off 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 It has cleared up nicely though 3 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Additions today 2x Ramshorn Snails 1x Tiny Bristlenose Pleco 4 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 So after the almost immediate loss of the above I decided to strip down and clean out fully. Day 1 water and detritus drained, sandbed removal and cleaning starts friday. So sat here with a lovely dock smell 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 That is nasty! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, debbeach13 said: That is nasty! Yeah it really was, I think the floss had disintegrated over lock down and was just rotting in the chamber of death at the back. Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Yuck! Sorry about the losses. I haven't had any thing fresh water in so long. It must be a whole different world now. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, debbeach13 said: Yuck! Sorry about the losses. I haven't had any thing fresh water in so long. It must be a whole different world now. Well i decided that i would test my water to see what comes out, salinity was at 1.015 after i stirred all the crap in the rear sections. Oh well less can go wrong now. Also decision time again Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Ratvan said: Also decision time again Meaning? Maybe reef? 1 Quote Link to comment
A.m.P Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Could go for full brackish and grow both fresh and saltwater algae which take, keep intertidal species like mollies, killifish, dwarf rainbows, all that kind of fun stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, debbeach13 said: Meaning? Maybe reef? Possibly down the line. I have been offered a bed in a mental health facility for a month that potentially starts Monday so what to at least get it clean and dry this week 2 Quote Link to comment
Proxo Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, debbeach13 said: Meaning? Maybe reef? he might as well, he's already got the salinity 😄 - I wouldn't recommend using sand that can raise pH and hardness so much for freshwater, some freshwater will handle it but the 'nicer' fish wont 😞 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Do what you need to do to get better my friend. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 Well clearing teh sandbed today, I set off the office alarms for H2S gas again......must be something to do with the grain size surely? Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 @Amphrites whats the confusion? also added a pic of the lower readings for the gas Quote Link to comment
A.m.P Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 It's usually fairly uncommon and slow process to have hydrogen sulfide produced lol. Granted extraneous circumstances in both cases, but you've had it happen twice now, just a crazy bummer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Amphrites said: It's usually fairly uncommon and slow process to have hydrogen sulfide produced lol. Granted extraneous circumstances in both cases, but you've had it happen twice now, just a crazy bummer. I'm thinking it was most likely the 5 months of stagnant water, no water changes etc 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 You should wear a mask when playing with that sand. Or throw it out and get some new sand. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 minute ago, debbeach13 said: You should wear a mask when playing with that sand. Or throw it out and get some new sand. I should give up really. At least the sand is gone now, a little dirty but happy to leave it dry now for the month Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Should it be clean before drying it out? Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 Just now, debbeach13 said: Should it be clean before drying it out? Probably but no time. Little white vinegar, razorblade and elbow grease it'll be good as new. I find it easier to clean when fully dry. I was partially tempted to leave the sandbed to dry out naturally and hoover it out when i get back Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I did not realize you were talking about the tank. I thought you meant the sand being dirty and letting it dry out. Now I am not sure if your talking about both. I think you tossed the and. I already had 2 cups of coffee early this morning. Maybe I need an iced coffee now. 2 Quote Link to comment
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