BikBok Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I've branched this off from my other thread. But basically my usual QT is begin occupied by my chco zebra plec who has ich I'm going to go into HFF to get some guppies and was wanting a rainbow shark as well. I have dug up my daughters old AR380 and got it running. It's only 34L so was wondering if it was big enough to quarantine a 5cm rainbow shark along with 2-4 guppys. i realise it doesn't give him much swimming room but it would be only for a few weeks until I'm sure the AR850 community tank is clear of ich. I'm using a spare sponge that I've kept in the AR850 filter for such a purpose of needing to start another tank but am also prepared to do daily water changes if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I know you've been waiting for the shark and all but I'd just get the shark another time. They're available all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 ok dokey. Just thought I'd make use of the trip and would need to quarantine one eventually anyway. They have some small 5cm ones which is what I was after. But might be a bit much in one go aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 phoenix, while you're here..my choc zebra had hardly any spots today... but that was before I managed to put him in QT. does that mean my community tank is now going to have an ich problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 its safest to treat the tank any how. but salt does tend to make the parasite drop off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 thanks. what is the strongest salt dose I can use with kuhli loaches and otos in the tank? can I just treat it with salt and temperature? I'm using blue circle white spot cure for the zeb at 1/2 dose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 oh crap .. I just realised I can't use the sponge from the AR850 .. because it might have the ICH in it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 well I took your advice Phoenix and walked away from the oh so cute rainbow shark at HFF today! You're quite right ... there will be more! I did get the guppies and you can see some pics of mine on the HFF guppy thread. viewtopic.php?f=24&t=46218 my daughter saw an eel that captured her interest. What size tank would one of those need? (kept alone or with 1-2 compatible fish) It was a spotty eel, that's all I know! She was interested in setting up dwarf puffer or bumblebee goby but now likes the eel.. is saving up . so got time to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Most of them get rather large (ish) 30cm + I think. And they need a lot of hiding spaces so you'd need a decent size tank. I was thinking of making my 120L an eel tank only instead of selling it... Should be big enough imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 didn't realise they get that big! might not work then , we wouldn't be able to fit a tank that size in her room. back to the puffer or bumblee idea I think.. She wants something a bit different, 1 -2 species max, not a community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 It is a shame they get that big, I believe there is 1 species I found, peacock or something, that stays small ish, could look into that. They also like to dig apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 It is a shame they get that big, I believe there is 1 species I found, peacock or something, that stays small ish, could look into that. They also like to dig apparently. They spend most of their life with just their head sticking out of the gravel. Also ive heard they can be very fussy eaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 They spend most of their life with just their head sticking out of the gravel. Also ive heard they can be very fussy eaters. she's decided to save up for a bigger tank now.In the meantime it's her job to research it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sounds like a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I can sort you out with a 150L tank nice and cheap Eels are awesome. I would love one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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