Rockpool Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi All, Bit of a novice so go easy... I have recently set up a 180L tropical freshwater tank (Dwarf Gouramis, Pearl Gouramis, Yellow Labs (someone told me to OK!) , Neons, Bristlenoses and Platys. Also a 130L experimental cylindrical tank (Angels, Platys, Tetras, Plec) and am well and truly HOOKED! (Now I understand how all you fish nerds get your thrills!) One of my Pearl Gouramis got whitespot so I read a few forums and put whitespot cure in recommended dosage and raised the temp to 30 degrees. This was about 4 days ago and now all of the cysts have fallen off bar one. How long are the fishys prepared to accept the temp this high? Also I am setting up another tank, and want to syphon off filter media from the already established tanks, would it be a completely absurd idea to use media from the 180L given there has been a case of whitespot? Cheers, Rockpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Wow - another Wellingtonian. Which part of the area are you from? Sorry I can't help with the temp question but there are others who will be able to. Welcome to the forum Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpool Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hey Jude! Yeah yeah I'm sure youve heard that one before.... I'm based in the mighty Hutt Valley (Waiwhetu) Probably not much longer though as I'm sure my girlfriend is going to kick me and all my fishys out on the street! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Some of us get our "thrills" in other ways, and i think "nerds" is hardly fair. Welcome to the site good to see the wellington crew going from strength to strength in members. Cheers Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpool Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Shae, So what do people in the Stokes Valley do for thrills then? and yes perhaps 'nerd' was a bit harsh - how about 'enthusiast'? I really look forward to getting involved, sounds like some good folk who hang here. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillz Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Welcome aboard.....lots to read and lots to learn......good luck and you'll probably catch MTS b4 too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi rockpool. The raising of the temp only speeds up the whitespot life cycle to help get rid of it faster, it is not a cure. You also need to do daily water changes and vacuum the substrate thoroughly to pick up the cysts. The fish will only like that temp for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpool Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Caryl, Thanks for the advice - I will action immediately, what about theiving the filter media, not a good idea? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hmm, not sure about that. Never thought about it before. When you say you recently set up the 180L, how recent is recent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Rockpool... Welcome to the NZ Fishroom. (We like to say we are "addicted" to the hobby btw he he) It should also be remembered that increasing the temp will decrease the amount of disolved oxygen in the eater... so you may have to increase your air supply if your fish stocks are high. Using your existing filter to "seed" another tank is fine, but if the filter has been in an infected tank, then you would be wise to leave the new tank "fishless" for a week, as most things like White Spot can't survive without a host for longer than a few days. Hope you enjoy your visits and make lots of friends here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpool Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Guys, Caryl my 180L and the cylinder have been set up for about 3 months and showing no Ammonia or Nitrite, and about 20ppm Nitrate so I think they are both fairly well established. Thanks for the tip Pegasus, I'll just seed off the cylinder for now as I don't think I can wait to put the first few fishys in there! Many thanks to both of you for your advice. Cheers Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Rockpool! NOVICE...holy cow...you have 2 big tanks and lots of fishies all ready! Unfortunately, I only have 2 small tanks...stares off and dreams of having more... :lol: Anyway, you'll love this site...it is fantastic! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpool Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Heya Mystic! Fancy meeting you here! How are the little tiger barbs doing?? I really miss them At least they went to a good home... When do you have your meetings and are they at your pad? Cheers, Rockpool (A.K.A. Badfish) P.S. Hey Caper, Nice to eMeet you. Don't want to make you jealous or anything but I'm just setting up tank 3 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Gunning Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hello I was wondering if there are any Local Clubs around the Wellington area? When and where do they meet? Can anyone come along? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 There are 2 clubs in Wgtn. Kapi-Mana and Wgtn Aquarium & Watergarden Soc. Kapi-Mana is affiliated to the FNZAS (this is their site) and meet on the last Wed of the month, 7.45pm at 20 Mexted Tce. All welcome. Several of their members are in here as well so any more questions just ask billaney, Janey, mystic, Chris, newtman, Anthony, modern angl, livebearerbreeder, Ira, Interfecus, ballistic, Jude or Kevin, to name a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Tank #3...yup, I am jealous Don't forget to post some pics of your tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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