Hillstream Loach River Tank

NoDeltaH2O · 03-08-2005, 08:52 PM

It's not that adding RO water would lower the KH of my water, but it would not increase it, which seems to be happening due to evaporation being topped off with my hard tap water. Thanks for appreciating the beauty of it, even if it is a bit contrived.

NoDeltaH2O · 03-11-2005, 01:07 AM

I decided to do a little water change today, I posted the details in another thread:
I did a right-handed water change!

It was out of cheapness and not necessity. Tap water has free trace elements.

denimous · 03-11-2005, 02:27 AM

NoDeltaH20
Your tank is amazing...beautiful and full of life! Hillstream loaches are really cool looking fish =D.

Your tank is inspiring, I may try out your method...but to a lesser degree. I am interested in increasing the amount of plants I have, to decrease the amount of water changes I do. If I had to do less water changes...perhaps I could add another tank to the mix.

In any case, your thread has generated interesting comments that have educated me on water changes and water chemistry =D.

Duke of Dogfish · 03-18-2005, 06:09 PM

Nice tank dude, don't know if its different for you guys in the US but over here we call your killi 'Golden Panchax'.

NoDeltaH2O · 03-25-2005, 08:11 AM

Here are some updated pics of the tank with the new light that gives it a blue-ish tint. Note hos the CO2 bubbles all look blue in this light. I have gotten used to the new light, and just may leave it in there although it is a 18000K bulb.

MrParker · 03-25-2005, 08:44 AM

is there an angle you can get a picture of your co2 system and diffuser? its pumpin out like mad

NoDeltaH2O · 03-25-2005, 12:29 PM

I just have the hose going into the venturi plug on my powerhead. The powerhead breaks up the bubbles and blasts them through the tank. I could take a picture of the powerhead, but it would be a really uneventful shot.

So to get you the full effect I took a short 1MB video clip of it. I'm about maxed out on my webspace, so I'll just leave this clip up for a couple days, then it'll be gone.

http://www.lehigh.edu/~ded2/aquarium...adDiffuser.avi

MrParker · 03-25-2005, 01:11 PM

wonderful thanks! i hooked up one of my co2 outputs to the intake of my extra filter, and the impeller completely disolves it.
Question about the co2, if you want more co2, do you put more yeast? and more sugar if you want it to last longer?

NoDeltaH2O · 03-25-2005, 02:28 PM

yeast generally makes the output higher, and sugar makes the jug last longer. Unfortunately Fleischmann's Baker's Yeast cannot survive in the presence of alcholo, and as the fermentation progresses, alcohol levels in the jug rises. I think the alcohol is what makes it stop producing CO2, because I have mixed up jugs with tons of sugar and yeast, and it still only lasted about 2.5 weeks max. ALso fresher yeast works better than not so fresh yeast

Eskimo Jon · 03-31-2005, 10:51 PM

Glass Catfish own! ;D
i have them too...

View Poll Results: Is it worth avoiding water changes to have so many plants?
Yes, I hate water changes and love plants.	30	34.88%
Yes, more plants make the fish calmer and provide hiding places for spawning.	49	56.98%
Yeah, but plants need the CO2 jugs changed, so you trade one hassle for another.	15	17.44%
No, I like naked tanks so I can see the fish.	4	4.65%
No, I love changing water and worrying about nitrates.	7	8.14%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

03-08-2005, 08:52 PM	#41
NoDeltaH2O Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 1,868	It's not that adding RO water would lower the KH of my water, but it would not increase it, which seems to be happening due to evaporation being topped off with my hard tap water. Thanks for appreciating the beauty of it, even if it is a bit contrived. __________________ Love, Peace, & Soul,... Delta________I am the Chosen One_I bring balance to the forum Hillstream Loach Planted River Tank ~4.5wpg ODNO DIY CO2 ________"A Proud Member of the Anti-Ballistic Comment Treaty" PS: my school web account got closed down after graduation, so none of my pictures in old threads are accessible until I move them all elsewhere, sorry.

03-11-2005, 01:07 AM	#42
NoDeltaH2O Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 1,868	I decided to do a little water change today, I posted the details in another thread: I did a right-handed water change! It was out of cheapness and not necessity. Tap water has free trace elements. __________________ Love, Peace, & Soul,... Delta________I am the Chosen One_I bring balance to the forum Hillstream Loach Planted River Tank ~4.5wpg ODNO DIY CO2 ________"A Proud Member of the Anti-Ballistic Comment Treaty" PS: my school web account got closed down after graduation, so none of my pictures in old threads are accessible until I move them all elsewhere, sorry.

03-11-2005, 02:27 AM	#43
denimous Little Fish Join Date: May 2003 Location: sunny california Posts: 202	NoDeltaH20 Your tank is amazing...beautiful and full of life! Hillstream loaches are really cool looking fish =D. Your tank is inspiring, I may try out your method...but to a lesser degree. I am interested in increasing the amount of plants I have, to decrease the amount of water changes I do. If I had to do less water changes...perhaps I could add another tank to the mix. In any case, your thread has generated interesting comments that have educated me on water changes and water chemistry =D. __________________ upcoming tanks...10 gal TBD 1 betta named peanut 1 hamster named winky

03-25-2005, 08:11 AM	#45
NoDeltaH2O Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 1,868	Here are some updated pics of the tank with the new light that gives it a blue-ish tint. Note hos the CO2 bubbles all look blue in this light. I have gotten used to the new light, and just may leave it in there although it is a 18000K bulb. __________________ Love, Peace, & Soul,... Delta________I am the Chosen One_I bring balance to the forum Hillstream Loach Planted River Tank ~4.5wpg ODNO DIY CO2 ________"A Proud Member of the Anti-Ballistic Comment Treaty" PS: my school web account got closed down after graduation, so none of my pictures in old threads are accessible until I move them all elsewhere, sorry.

03-18-2005, 06:09 PM	#44
Duke of Dogfish Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Home is Surrey, England, but during term time deepest mid-Wales! Posts: 1	Nice tank dude, don't know if its different for you guys in the US but over here we call your killi 'Golden Panchax'.

03-25-2005, 08:44 AM	#46
MrParker Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 419	is there an angle you can get a picture of your co2 system and diffuser? its pumpin out like mad __________________ Current - 45 Gallon :: 3 otos :: 1 Chinese Algae eater :: 16 neon tetras :: 1M & 3F Fancy Guppies :: 5 Ghost Shrimp :: 2x32WATT T8 6500K :: DIY CO2 :: Substrate From SandDunes :: Wisteria :: 4 Melon Sword :: Microsword 3 10 Gallon Tanks Empty 2004 - 10 Gallon ::9guppy fry(4 weeks old)::5Ghost shrimp, 1 amano::2 SAE::3 otos::4 neon tetras:: 2 Redwag Platies :: DIY CO2::My own Substrate:: ::anacharis::Wisteria::Ovalis::Lilaeopsis brasiliensis(Microsword)::Limnophila indica(ambulia)::

03-25-2005, 12:29 PM	#47
NoDeltaH2O Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 1,868	I just have the hose going into the venturi plug on my powerhead. The powerhead breaks up the bubbles and blasts them through the tank. I could take a picture of the powerhead, but it would be a really uneventful shot. So to get you the full effect I took a short 1MB video clip of it. I'm about maxed out on my webspace, so I'll just leave this clip up for a couple days, then it'll be gone. http://www.lehigh.edu/~ded2/aquarium...adDiffuser.avi __________________ Love, Peace, & Soul,... Delta________I am the Chosen One_I bring balance to the forum Hillstream Loach Planted River Tank ~4.5wpg ODNO DIY CO2 ________"A Proud Member of the Anti-Ballistic Comment Treaty" PS: my school web account got closed down after graduation, so none of my pictures in old threads are accessible until I move them all elsewhere, sorry.

03-25-2005, 01:11 PM	#48
MrParker Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 419	wonderful thanks! i hooked up one of my co2 outputs to the intake of my extra filter, and the impeller completely disolves it. Question about the co2, if you want more co2, do you put more yeast? and more sugar if you want it to last longer? __________________ Current - 45 Gallon :: 3 otos :: 1 Chinese Algae eater :: 16 neon tetras :: 1M & 3F Fancy Guppies :: 5 Ghost Shrimp :: 2x32WATT T8 6500K :: DIY CO2 :: Substrate From SandDunes :: Wisteria :: 4 Melon Sword :: Microsword 3 10 Gallon Tanks Empty 2004 - 10 Gallon ::9guppy fry(4 weeks old)::5Ghost shrimp, 1 amano::2 SAE::3 otos::4 neon tetras:: 2 Redwag Platies :: DIY CO2::My own Substrate:: ::anacharis::Wisteria::Ovalis::Lilaeopsis brasiliensis(Microsword)::Limnophila indica(ambulia)::

03-25-2005, 02:28 PM	#49
NoDeltaH2O Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 1,868	yeast generally makes the output higher, and sugar makes the jug last longer. Unfortunately Fleischmann's Baker's Yeast cannot survive in the presence of alcholo, and as the fermentation progresses, alcohol levels in the jug rises. I think the alcohol is what makes it stop producing CO2, because I have mixed up jugs with tons of sugar and yeast, and it still only lasted about 2.5 weeks max. ALso fresher yeast works better than not so fresh yeast __________________ Love, Peace, & Soul,... Delta________I am the Chosen One_I bring balance to the forum Hillstream Loach Planted River Tank ~4.5wpg ODNO DIY CO2 ________"A Proud Member of the Anti-Ballistic Comment Treaty" PS: my school web account got closed down after graduation, so none of my pictures in old threads are accessible until I move them all elsewhere, sorry.

03-31-2005, 10:51 PM	#50
Eskimo Jon Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 14	Glass Catfish own! ;D i have them too... __________________ Zero out of ten people like my signature 40 Gallon - (freshwater) 5 Glass Catfish 1 Sailfin Pleco