110 ga native tank
#1 Guest_smokin_*
Posted 24 February 2009 - 10:04 PM
#2 Guest_bart_*
Posted 24 February 2009 - 11:57 PM
#3 Guest_blakemarkwell_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:45 AM
Blake
#4 Guest_joshuapope2001_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:51 AM
I don't want to alarm you but I think someone stole your substrate.
HAHAHAAHHAAHAH!!!!!!!
#5 Guest_Clayton_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:32 AM
Most breeder tanks I've seen forgo substrate since it is hard to clean and can trap detritus. Those fish typically seem to reproduce fine. I agree that it looks rather dull, but I'm not sure there is any need to criticize this guy from a care standpoint on the lack of substrate. It definitely looks like he's going to have way too much fish for that tank once the fish grow out a bit, and the cats would certainly appreciate some hides. However, I'm not so sure the substrate is going to be terribly important aside from an aesthetics point of view.
#6 Guest_bart_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 10:19 AM
#7 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:30 PM
Substrate does have a considerable benefit in that it harbors a lot of beneficial bacteria that break down ammonia and nitrite. This would be especially important in a tank with sunfish, bass, or other species that eat a lot. I don't think I'd want all my bacteria in the filter. Some breeders do indeed do this, but they are extremely attentive to water quality.
#8 Guest_dafrimpster_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 04:53 PM
#9 Guest_smokin_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:32 PM
i just got it setup i have gravel, im going to find driftwood soon, its so much easier to clean rigth now
#10 Guest_CATfishTONY_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:39 PM
I think i see 3 snailsI see 3 lm bass, 2 sunnies, 2 bullheads and a pleco. Did I miss anybody?
#11 Guest_CATfishTONY_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:41 PM
big tank, i wish i had one.i got 2 pleco but thats right there side by side
i just got it setup i have gravel, im going to find driftwood soon, its so much easier to clean rigth now
#12 Guest_smokin_*
Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:32 PM
Edited by smokin, 25 February 2009 - 09:34 PM.
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