My Black Ocellaris pair are spawning!!!

[brentj]

Thanks for the update. I always read eagerly when you post new info/pics!

 

[rEd86]

Looking good. It's good to hear that Rotifer Diet is working well for you. Anything to simplify the process is always a good thing.

--Ed

 

[agsansoo]

What do you think contributes to misbars and flared gills ? And what you done to lessen it's occurrence ?

 

[FB]

Wow Rkelman, That is awesome. great work.

 

[rkelman]

Thanks guys. I think the misbars / flared gills etc are mostly genetic. Even in the wild there are misshapen fish. You don't see it as much because you don't get even 5% survival in the wild. We are looking at huge numbers of fish in a very tiny area. I haven't done anything to lessen it I don't think. I feed my fish well and change the water weekly / clean the tanks.

 

[Young Reefer 03]

thats crazy! congratz on all of your success!

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14407782#post14407782 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rkelman
Thanks guys. I think the misbars / flared gills etc are mostly genetic. Even in the wild there are misshapen fish. You don't see it as much because you don't get even 5% survival in the wild. We are looking at huge numbers of fish in a very tiny area. I haven't done anything to lessen it I don't think. I feed my fish well and change the water weekly / clean the tanks.

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Flared gills can be a bacterial infection. I had a whole batch with them. I treated with Furan-2 and it went away.

 

[dazed]

rkelman: Very nice pictures i like the way you have the tanks setup; if you could change anything at this point, what would it be?? Congrats on the batches they look great and thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[rkelman]

I agree FB I know I see the odd one when they are growing but by the time I sell them they seem to be fine.

Thanks Dazed. If I could change something I would have my returns moved so they aren't putting water in so close to the overflow. I was somewhat limited with the furnace ductwork in the way. Other than that I'm quite happy with my setup as it stands. I'm trying to figure out this sump though... I know I'll finish it then wish I'd done it differently.

 

[Jhardain]

The pix are GREAT! Grats on the successful breeding. I hope to duplicate that success. **Crosses fingers**
Very good detail on what you have done, helps out the rest of us. Sometimes seeing and hearing what someone else does and experiences is better then just reading it in a book. Books are helpful, but I think nothing beats real life experience.

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14419463#post14419463 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rkelman
I agree FB I know I see the odd one when they are growing but by the time I sell them they seem to be fine.

Thanks Dazed. If I could change something I would have my returns moved so they aren't putting water in so close to the overflow. I was somewhat limited with the furnace ductwork in the way. Other than that I'm quite happy with my setup as it stands. I'm trying to figure out this sump though... I know I'll finish it then wish I'd done it differently.

I really like where you drilled your tanks. I now find that the bulkhead and plumbing is in my way on the front of the tank. However it is very convienient for other reasons. Just curious though what work would you have to do to change a tank if you needed to.

I just went through your entire thread again looking for pic of the bottom of your tanks. If it's not to much trouble could you take a pic at your plumbing under the tanks. I want to see how you connected the plumbing to the bulkhead. Is it glued or do you use some sort of other connection. Could you lift an empty tank out if needed.

Thanks

FB

 

[Jhardain]

What bit do you guys use to drill the bottom of the glass, I walked through Lowes and asked the guy and they don't seem to have a glass drill bit. Please advise. I want to be able to use multiple tanks like the LFS does, but only for the later stages of development. Of course the beginning will be stan a lone 10G tanks not plumbed to the sump and such.

I have only found wood metal and PVC hole cutters.

 

[rkelman]

FB: On the bottom of my tanks I just slip a 1" pipe into the bulkhead that extends about 3" into a 2" T that is part of the drain. To pull a tank all I have to do is remove the glass tops / drain and lift it off. I'll get you a pic once I pry myself off the couch.

Jhardain: The bit I used to drill my tanks / lids I got on ebay for about $20 shipped I think. It has worked quite well.

 

[Jhardain]

Kool thanks, will search online to see what pops out. Hopefully a place I am familiar with sells them.

 

[rkelman]

Here's the pics of the plumbing as promised.

 

[rkelman]

I just realized I took these feeding pics and never posted them. I took them while feeding my home made food.

The anticipation is killing them

Its a feeding frenzy. Imagine if this was your hand!

Here's the food. I freeze it in ice cube trays. It looks like... Well you know.

 

[FB]

Thanks, I like your setup A LOT. I may steal the idea next time I add some tanks. It also adds a lot of flexibility for water level dosen't it. Is your plumbing glued or hand tightened into the bulkhead? With an empty tank you could easily change the lenght of the standpipe.

Great feeding picks. Before I sold most of my larger fish they would splash a lot of water in anticipation of being fed.

FB

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14440210#post14440210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FB
Is your plumbing glued or hand tightened into the bulkhead? With an empty tank you could easily change the length of the standpipe.

That is an excellent point. You could start with a shorter standpipe when they are young and replace it with a longer one when you want to increase the volume of water in the tank. You also have a lot of flexibility of what you're using the tank for by not drilling the drain in the back. (which is what I was going to do)

I like your design even more as these subtle features are pointed out.

--Ed

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14440270#post14440270 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rEd86
That is an excellent point. You could start with a shorter standpipe when they are young and replace it with a longer one when you want to increase the volume of water in the tank. You also have a lot of flexibility of what you're using the tank for by not drilling the drain in the back. (which is what I was going to do)

I like your design even more as these subtle features are pointed out.

--Ed

The only problem is you can't just change the standpipe with fish in it. When you pull the pipe out the water will rush out along with all the fish. However an adjustable length standpipe would work well for this. You could start with a half length pipe then snug fit a coupler and snug fit another small length pipe and this would work well to increase water depth.

FB

 

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14440334#post14440334 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FB
The only problem is you can't just change the standpipe with fish in it. When you pull the pipe out the water will rush out along with all the fish. However an adjustable length standpipe would work well for this. You could start with a half length pipe then snug fit a coupler and snug fit another small length pipe and this would work well to increase water depth.

True! I guess "replace" should have been "extend" when the tank has fish in it. :rollface:

--Ed