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Hey Alan that is what we did. We removed the whole end and side, applied silicon to the crack and and clamped together. We then applied the patch and also clamped that into place to remove the air bubbles. We have had it full for almost 1 week now with no nasty supprises. I have been checking the cracks and patches with a bright torch for any leaks so far there has been none.

She is still waiting, no sign of the prince. I will be having little skeletons on skateboards and surfboards as the dwarfs. The tank is now half full and we are leaving it as that for a few days then filling it up over another week.

Clown loaches are the answer to get rid of them. We had a swarm of snails in one of our tanks, so we moved the Clown Loaches over to the infested tank, and with in 3-5days all was left was empty shells. Gotta love the Loaches, But be carefull if you get them as they are very seceptable to white spot, so quarantine them first if you are able.

Cheapest filter is a Corner filter full of filter wool, I agree with the filter wool for algae to clean tanks. it is also good for picking up micro organisms that are harmfull in tanks also a bit of Carbon in tanks does SOMETIMES help, but not always. Here is a web Page with some descriptions of Algae and remidies to fix them: http://www.floridadriftwood.com/algae_i ... ation.html

The hair will be totally siliconed none will be touching the water. The leds wont be very bright, just enough to dim light skull and eyes.

Creepy, Freeky, Different. Thats what I like, I dont like standard tanks, or heavily planted tanks. The only place I will be placing plants is up the end with the cracks and a few down the other end, as well as a few caves either end for the Elephantnose fish to hide in. And maybe a bit of driftwood for the Bristlenose Cats. In the long run I will also be adding Red LEDS with flasher unit to the eyes of the skelleton I have seen this done and it looks awsome. I am also considering an undergravel filter not so much to clean the tank but help clean the gravel for me. I will be using 3mm Gravel from my local Landcapers.

Is your tank well airated with some current in it??? As lack of airation can cause algae in tanks. here is a algae that could be it, I have taken this information from the site below: Green water: A true unicellular algae. Also tends to show up during the earlier setup stages of a planted aquarium. Also called "green-water", it is a bloom that occurs quickly and takes over the aquarium. Cannot be easily controlled with water changes, you must reduce the source of micro nutrients that tends to feed the bloom for long term low-tech control. For immediate impact, try UV sterilizers that prevent the bloom in the first place (keep in mind, UV sterilizers will also oxidize trace elements in the water and render them unusable to plants). Micron filter cartridges or diatom filters can also remove the immediate haze. An excellent quick solution to your green water woes is Barley straw extract. We can attest to the fact it eliminates green water in just 2 days. Here is the site which I attained this information: http://www.floridadriftwood.com/algae_i ... ation.html Hope this information helps.

I agree with melafix, it is an excellent product and a natural remidy as well, It is a multi cure that will fix most problems with ease. It can also be used with Pimafix for a full range remidy. Here is a site I found describing Melafix and Pimafix, and also the Betta Fix that Bruce below is talking about which is also a natural remidy, and some other treatments. http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category37_1.htm

Hey all. I have just recieved a tank of a friend that had 2 large cracks, one up the end and one up the back of the tank. We have fixed these cracks by applying 2 sheets of glass over the area with nearly 2 tubs and a half of silicon. We have filled the tank to the top and left it outside for about 3days without the centre brace and about 2 days with the brace with no signs of re-braking, warping or leaking. Here is my link to my photobucket site with the pictures of the tank, and soon to be occupants. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/d ... Tank/?sc=6 I am debating if I will build a sump or use standard power heads. As the tank will be situated in our bedroom, and the noice factor is in consideration. The tank is going to have live plants (unsure what ones) and some fakes, as well as a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theme, with a skelleton in a glass coffin and a sign above it saying "STILL WAITING" and some Black Barbie hair siliconed in the coffin. It will have a little Cottage beside it with some little figurines, and some head stones made from slate around the tank. I still have to make the coffin, I will be putting some silicon on the top edge of the coffin and rounding it off to reduce the chance of any fish cutting themselves. The swimmers in the tank are going to be: My 2 new Elephantnose Fish (Gnathonemus petersii), (As the Reapers) 3 Red Forest Jewels (If my two in the Hospital survive), One adult Female Convict and some baby convicts (about 1-2cms long), I have 2 Females she is the weaker of the two for having babies, Some Sailfin Mollys, One Rainbow Shark (7cms), Two Pakistani (YOYO) Loaches, About six Little Bristlenose catfish (3-5cms) and one adult male BN. Hand full of Tiger Barbs, Hand full of Albino Widow Tetras And maybe some neons not sure yet. I wont have the tank going for atleast 1month or more yet, just letting the silicon cure a bit more before we use the tank, although we know it wont leak or break. If anyone can give me some ideas on some plants that look like it would suit a grave yard style tank, it will be appreciated, (no technical names please, just common names). And any other types of fish that will also suit. I will update my Photobucket with more pics as the tank progresses.

I have had mine in with Widow Tetras, Gouramis, Mollies, and other fish, and still not had a problem, I also have a Featherfin Catfish (Synodontis Eupteros) and they dont have a chance at getting to his fins as he will eat them if they get to close. Keep them in a group of 6 or more and they will be fine.

Yep thats a nice price tag for 50 zebras. You are unable to quarantine Imported plecos yourself if I can remember correctly, MAF will have to kep them for atleast 1 week, then you still are not aloud to sell them for I think 1 month, this is going back awile now so it may have changed.

You still have to be licenced to import, they can give you the fees for transport and thats about all, Friends of mine have been looking to import from NZ and other countries and decided not to, because of the rules and regulations, plus as they said above it is all bulk you can not import individual fish. I would do as they say above and sit down with MAF I am not sure if they are the same as our AQIS (AUSTRALIAN QUARANTINE AND INSPECTION SERVICE) over here or not? but they can be extreamly harsh to new importers. Here is a page from your MAF over there, stating the rules and regulations involved in Importing Ornamental Fish: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/ ... ic.all.htm This is a page from our AQIS staing what the rules and regulations are for us over here to Import Aquarium fish, It will be similar if not harsher in rules, the types of fish you can get to what we cant get will be different aswell: http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_ca ... ID=1349504 Hope this info helps.

Hey Evil, Just wondering how your tank stand is going that you are making or made? Send some pics of your progress or finished product please.....

Hello I dont know what the guy was talking about when he said that Clear PVC would discolor when exposed to too much light :lol: How much light does he think a fish tank puts out, unless you are having this outside in the direct sunlight :lol: I dont think you are??? The PVC pipe will out last the tank before the Tank light or sunlight will kill the PVC What a joke. :lol: :lol: :lol: I worked in Aquaculture breeding Red Claw Crayfish for local Markets etc, using Clear PVC under water for the red claw to hide in and I know for sure that it will not discolour in less then 10+ years if is cleaned properly. You can go to the local plumbers and get elbows and pipes with threaded ends for about $20 the lot, stick it all together, invert it, fill it with water, and cap the ends. You can put a breather nipple on top so you can suck and air bubbles out but total price would be about $50-$100 with the clear PVC, fittings, with the parts to attach the tubes to the tank. You can clean the lot using pipe cleaners straight up under the water so you dont even have to take it apart, except for a major clean maybe once every six months or more. The best way to entice the Clown loaches up to the pipe would be to place a rocks or ornaments below the pipe with a little cave on top that way they will swim upto the top of the rock or ornament and hopefully swim up the pipes. Just take away any other hiding spot for them so they have to go up there.

Have you put in any foreign matter eg. weed or rocks, from any lakes, rivers, or any body of water since you started the tank??? it is the only thing we (myself and partner) can think of??? We have noticed something similar on top of our sponge filter now aswell, it is not harming any of our fish.

You are lucky, it is not a harmfull algae, It is actually more of a moss than an algae. You will find that the bristlenose may not touch it. It is common to get it on top of sponge filters and ornaments. not sure of the name though. Anyways, try taking the ornament out, scrubbing it and boiling it in salt water for about 2mins, that shoulds kill anything on it. If it is too big to boil, put in in the kitchen or bathroom sink and pouring the boiling water over it, and letting it soak for a couple of minutes.

The first thing is, Is your tank near a window and getting to much light or is your tank light to bright, both of these contribute greatly to algea problems, I have had both and fixed them and not had a problem since. If that is not the problem then go and buy some Bristlenose Catfish they work a treat. I have found about 4 Bristlenose per 2ft of tank is perfect for cleaning tanks.

I have found best way to cycle tank is to buy some feeder fish from the LFS and chuck them in there for a week or two. If they dont die your tank is cycled. I dont believe in Chemically fixing a tank as it stuffs up the natural balance in the tank. As well as killing any good bacteria in the tank as well. The only chemical I will add is about a tablespoon of PH Up to my tank once every 3-6months and maybe a bit of Melafix which is to fix the fish not the tank. Steer away from the chemicals as your fishand good bacteria wont like them and your bad bacteria will love them.

Nice tank. I never had angles but everyone I know that have had them, find missing fish the next day after they get them. Some Albino Widow Tetras or gouramies are a nice fish for a mixed tank, for cleaning of the tank bristlenose catfish or any pleco. Here is one of my favorite sites to find compatible fish, http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/ Should help you out a little

The bottom of the pond looks a lot better then the orriginal seal. Lets hope this new product works, so we can see some fish in there soon.... It amazing that the Landscapers are fixing the problem so fast, over here we would still be waiting for the pond to be built as they work one day then not for weeks, Only some Landscapers that is, not all of them...

I have always cleaned my filters and foam out under tap water and my water qualities are perfect all the time (unless I forget to clean the filters fortnightly/Monthly). My partner on the other hand, cleans hers out using water from the tank, and I have noticed her tank has been slowly getting acidic, and high Nitrites even after daily 10% water changes to try and fix the problem (we have now rectified this problem), We do not have any Carbon in our tanks except for the quarantine tank.

I would still recommend Melafix Just remember if you add melafix to the water take out any carbon you may have in the tank as it wont work. And it is better to treat now then have them die latter from infection.

I know we have them over here in Brisbane, and they are wild in Nothern Territory Australia, but that does not help your cause. I will find out from a friend who works in a wholesalers if they export them over there from here. They are good fish to have in a community tank from what I have heard, and good in schools of about 5 fish. Here is the wholesalers web page, you may be able to email them to find out who stocks them over there. http://www.bayfish.com.au/

Ours have just had babies a couple of days ago, I have taken out at least 1/3 of them to grow up and trade, and the rest can stay in my tank for live food once seperated. I know it's mean, but I dont want to be over run by them... Mine also suck them up and spit them out, They also do it to protect the babies, and to move them back to the pit if they get to far a way..

I wish we had landscapers like that here is North Brisbane. Looks great, Congrats on finally getting it finished, If I ever get to New Zealand do you mind if I come over to have a look?????? It would be a holiday in it's self to put a deck chair next to the pond (lake) with the fountain going and a cold beer in my hand would be nice and relaxing.... Anyways, looking forward to seeing your beautiful yard green over in the next month or so.