fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hey guys I give up trying to fight what ever it is I have and am going to strip the tank and start again. Ive set up a bare bottom tank with a filter from another established tank and a heater. it is about 29l. If I completely strip my main tank and boil everything and set it up again how long until I can add fish again? Will a 29L tank be ok for the following until they can go back into the main tank? 1 Rainbow shark 2 dwarf gouramis 2 small angels 4 cherry barbs 2 swordtails 1 zebra loach 1 redspot plec (Still small) 1 small bristlenose I will keep up daily water changes to try and keep levels down. Thanks in advance Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becc4 Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I would think that the tank is too small for all those fish. You could pick up a cheap 'fish' bin from warehouse or mitre10 which will give you more volume for the fish. i have used a large plastic garbage bin while waitng for a tank to be repaired. had the heater , filter and air pump going in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 If I could find someone in hamilton who would kindly donate some filter wool and some gravel from a disease free and cycled tank could I put the fish in much faster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Yep. Straight away, just remember partial water changes immediately if you see fish having trouble breathing or looking unnaturally lethargic, also keep feeding low. Your water is rainwater from the roof right? or is it local supply? Sorry I wasn't able to visit last time I was up, but we're moving to Hamilton in 3 weeks, so will be around to help out in the future if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 oh ok wow thanks. I'll keep a close eye on them. Thanks a lot. Its local supply but is low in chlorine and has been fine in the past? Does anyone in Hamilton have some filter wool and stones they could kindly loan to me? I am willing to pay for any replacements required? I am able to pick up from hamilton, cambridge or Te Awamutu? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 yeah wont bother with the 29l tank, wearhouse have 100l bins with lids for $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 you should of posted this yesterday as i have a spare 1200L ph canister filter and 400L int filter. but now there clean and dont have the beneficial bacteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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