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110 ga native tank

Started by Guest_smokin_* , Feb 24 2009 10:04 PM

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#1 Guest_smokin_*

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Posted 24 February 2009 - 10:04 PM

heres a full tank shot of my native fish

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#2 Guest_bart_*

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Posted 24 February 2009 - 11:57 PM

I don't want to alarm you but I think someone stole your substrate. :unsure:

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#3 Guest_blakemarkwell_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:45 AM

Yeah.... Maybe put a 10% effort to at least stimulate their natural environment. Start with some substrate, plants (fake or live), and general hiding places (such as driftwood and/or rock structures). I am not trying to sound rude, however, it bothers me when people treat fish like daphnia.

Blake

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#4 Guest_joshuapope2001_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:51 AM

I don't want to alarm you but I think someone stole your substrate.

HAHAHAAHHAAHAH!!!!!!! :tongue:

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#5 Guest_Clayton_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:32 AM

Is there any actual evidence that fish aside from substrate digging/burrowing fishes etc. are harmed in any way by a bare bottom tank?

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.

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#6 Guest_bart_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 10:19 AM

Isn't aesthetics why most people keep fish in the first place?

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#7 Guest_nativeplanter_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:30 PM

OK, let's not criticize anyone's sense of aesthetics. It's not fruitful.

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.

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#8 Guest_dafrimpster_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 04:53 PM

I see 3 lm bass, 2 sunnies, 2 bullheads and a pleco. Did I miss anybody?

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#9 Guest_smokin_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:32 PM

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

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#10 Guest_CATfishTONY_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:39 PM

I see 3 lm bass, 2 sunnies, 2 bullheads and a pleco. Did I miss anybody?

I think i see 3 snails

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#11 Guest_CATfishTONY_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:41 PM

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

big tank, i wish i had one.

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#12 Guest_smokin_*

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:32 PM

there 5 snails also i like it its new to me just order some new filters from drsfostersmith if any1 wants marineland bio 400 got to this webstite and check it out 40$ a piece. http://www.monsterfi...ad.php?t=207316

Edited by smokin, 25 February 2009 - 09:34 PM.