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Re: [GSAS-Member] Bio/eco-sphere
Be very careful about the bent-glass tanks from China! A lot of them are
defective because they weren't cooled down properly and break easily so I
have heard. I wouldn't get a large one.
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Thanks all for the great suggestions for the bio/sphere.
Sadly however the experiment quickly came to a halt when all 5 Amano shrimp
expired suddenly. I suspect spiking ammonia levels for an unfiltered and
under planted tank. --- Not to mention probable overfeeding by an
over-interested caretaker ;-).
I decided to shun the naturalistic approach and instead to set up a
nano-aquarium and use technology to help with keeping the water clean. :-)
If you all haven't checked out the fish stores on Jackson in Seattle ID
lately and are interested in getting a tank they would be worth a look. They
are importing bent glass tanks from China that include light and built in
filtration for pretty reasonable prices.
I got a 7 gal nano cube with integrated compact florescent light and in tank
filter for $35! They have various sizes & shapes up to 200 gals or so in a
bunch of configurations.
Hmmm..... Maybe I do have room to set up a 30 gal discus and cardinal tetra
tank.....
Thanks again,
Al
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> I've kept the algae balls before and they seem to do well given enough
light
> and water movement. Other algaes can grow on them so you have to find the
> balance between light, bioload, and water circulation. Sounds like a fun
> project, let us know how it works out.
> dave
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> It might be worth considering red cherry shrimp instead of Amanos. I have
> little teeny tanks (2.5 gallons) full of java moss, plant trimmings and
> red cherry shrimp and now the shrimp are breeding like gangbusters. I've
> got pond snails and MTS in there as well. I rarely do water
> changes....usually just to remove shrimp via siphon to move to other
> tanks. Then I top off the water with new water.
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> I've been removing 30 or so baby shrimp weekly to move to new tanks.
> Whatever comes up in the siphon (wink).
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> Betty Goetz
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> I probably wouldn't chose a goldfish if I were you. If you don't know
> already goldfish want to grow to about 12" or more and you'll just end
> up stunting there growth. Goldfish are also very 'catholic' in their
> diet, and would probably end up wanting to munch your algae and the
> shrimp that are crawling around on it.
>
> I would try a guppy or a real small barb of some sort (not tiger
> barbs!), or maybe even a white cloud or two(Tanichthys albonubes).
> Temperature would be something I would be paying close attention to.
>
> Good Luck, Clay
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>> Hi All:
>>
>> I've been thinking about trying to set up a small eco/bio-sphere type
>> display with a goldfish bowl and some algae balls ( Cladophora
>> aegagropila),
>> maybe also an anibus and some Amano shrimp.
>>
>> It will not be a completely closed system (open on top to air) but I
>> was
>> hoping to be able to set up something that would not need much in the
>> way of
>> of a water change (hopefully 2 weeks or longer).
>>
>> Anyone have any shrimp for sale? Or has anyone have any thoughts about
>> this
>> or has done it before?
>>
>> Thanks for the input.
>>
>> Al
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> If you decide you want to try white clouds let me know. I have quite a
few.
> I also have a lot of swordtail fry if anyone needs any. I'd love to
trade
> for cherry shrimp, I lost most of mine recently.
>
> Monica
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>> I probably wouldn't chose a goldfish if I were you. If you don't know
>> already goldfish want to grow to about 12" or more and you'll just end
>> up stunting there growth. Goldfish are also very 'catholic' in their
>> diet, and would probably end up wanting to munch your algae and the
>> shrimp that are crawling around on it.
>>
>> I would try a guppy or a real small barb of some sort (not tiger
>> barbs!), or maybe even a white cloud or two(Tanichthys albonubes).
>> Temperature would be something I would be paying close attention to.
>>
>> Good Luck, Clay
>>
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>>> Hi All:
>>>
>>> I've been thinking about trying to set up a small eco/bio-sphere type
>>> display with a goldfish bowl and some algae balls ( Cladophora
>>> aegagropila),
>>> maybe also an anibus and some Amano shrimp.
>>>
>>> It will not be a completely closed system (open on top to air) but I
>>> was
>>> hoping to be able to set up something that would not need much in the
>>> way of
>>> of a water change (hopefully 2 weeks or longer).
>>>
>>> Anyone have any shrimp for sale? Or has anyone have any thoughts about
>>> this
>>> or has done it before?
>>>
>>> Thanks for the input.
>>>
>>> Al
>>>
>>>
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