What to keep and what to toss for this fish tank? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T20:32:36Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/what-to-keep-and-what-to-toss-for-this-fish-tank?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A503711&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI just think sand (or any sub…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-13:4778851:Comment:5041042013-08-13T00:16:13.826ZHank Palocihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HankPaloci
<p>I just think sand (or any substance) whose source isn't clear to you isn't a good thing to keep in a tank.</p>
<p>I just think sand (or any substance) whose source isn't clear to you isn't a good thing to keep in a tank.</p> I seriously doubt the salt st…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5038862013-08-12T23:56:00.632ZPat Jameshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PatJames
<p>I seriously doubt the salt stuck in the rocks would pose any problem. What is there would dissolve readily anyway and in conditions where we want to add a little 'slime' to our fish we salt them.</p>
<p>my concern would be the rocks. When I had salt-water fish, I used dolomite, which is a calcium based rock with a high magnesium content. It was great for salt water as it tended to really elevate the pH. plus taking up space is also a big consideration. what the OP is calling "sand" is likely…</p>
<p>I seriously doubt the salt stuck in the rocks would pose any problem. What is there would dissolve readily anyway and in conditions where we want to add a little 'slime' to our fish we salt them.</p>
<p>my concern would be the rocks. When I had salt-water fish, I used dolomite, which is a calcium based rock with a high magnesium content. It was great for salt water as it tended to really elevate the pH. plus taking up space is also a big consideration. what the OP is calling "sand" is likely to be gravel but if the tank was salt water, might also be crushed coral, which wold also raise the pH. Good things for salt water fish but not so good for freshwater.</p> Well, do you think Tilapia fi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5038762013-08-12T21:48:54.574ZAquaticDeltahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AquaticDelta
<p>Well, do you think Tilapia fish would be okay for a beginner? I'm not really picky on the type of fish as long as it's plate sized, but I'd prefer fish that are more resilient so I have more room for error. That's why I thought I'd use Tilapia since they're said to be resilient.</p>
<p>Well, do you think Tilapia fish would be okay for a beginner? I'm not really picky on the type of fish as long as it's plate sized, but I'd prefer fish that are more resilient so I have more room for error. That's why I thought I'd use Tilapia since they're said to be resilient.</p> Well they don't need much for…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5039942013-08-12T21:29:45.043Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Well they don't need much for a substrate and with sand they will move it all over the tank. I had a little expanded shale on the bottom of my 55 gal tank and they push it all around especially when they are going to breed. The less you have in there the better. Easier to see the babies and keep the tank clean. Tilapia are heavy poopers just so you know. They are also very territorial and need some places to keep away from each other. I have large 7 inch long by 6 inch pvc pipe pieces of pvc…</p>
<p>Well they don't need much for a substrate and with sand they will move it all over the tank. I had a little expanded shale on the bottom of my 55 gal tank and they push it all around especially when they are going to breed. The less you have in there the better. Easier to see the babies and keep the tank clean. Tilapia are heavy poopers just so you know. They are also very territorial and need some places to keep away from each other. I have large 7 inch long by 6 inch pvc pipe pieces of pvc in the tank but it is my breeder tank. If this going to be your main tank then the more fish you have in the tank the less territorial they become. An you also wont need the pvc pipe in there. I use it to give the females somewhere to hide from the males.</p> I was thinking Tilapia, I re…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5040342013-08-12T20:57:35.284ZAquaticDeltahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AquaticDelta
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<p>I was thinking Tilapia, I read they're somewhat durable to PH and Temperature Changes.</p>
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<p>I was thinking Tilapia, I read they're somewhat durable to PH and Temperature Changes.</p> Question what type of fish ar…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5039832013-08-12T19:23:04.210Zweshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/wes
<p>Question what type of fish are you going to be using for your system???</p>
<p>Question what type of fish are you going to be using for your system???</p> You could try it but I think…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5039782013-08-12T19:06:00.191ZHank Palocihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HankPaloci
<p>You could try it but I think you're asking for trouble. Sand costs $2.50-$4 at Home Depot for 50 pounds, and you need one bag (maybe 2) to fill the bottom.</p>
<p>You could try it but I think you're asking for trouble. Sand costs $2.50-$4 at Home Depot for 50 pounds, and you need one bag (maybe 2) to fill the bottom.</p> What if the salt were separat…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5039442013-08-12T14:27:27.792ZAquaticDeltahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AquaticDelta
<p>What if the salt were separated from the sand using water to dissolve it?</p>
<p>What if the salt were separated from the sand using water to dissolve it?</p> i don't think you can't use t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5036712013-08-12T03:02:23.358ZHank Palocihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HankPaloci
<p>i don't think you can't use the sand from a salt tank. Need to dump that in the ocean ... way too much salinity there for the system to handle. I just cleaned out a 100g acrylic tank that was used for salt. After I cleaned it out there was some stubborn salt deposits. When I started to think about the epsom salts and aquarium salts I've added I decided not to worry about it. Fish are thriving, no problem.</p>
<p>i don't think you can't use the sand from a salt tank. Need to dump that in the ocean ... way too much salinity there for the system to handle. I just cleaned out a 100g acrylic tank that was used for salt. After I cleaned it out there was some stubborn salt deposits. When I started to think about the epsom salts and aquarium salts I've added I decided not to worry about it. Fish are thriving, no problem.</p> If it was used for salt water…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5038082013-08-12T02:40:23.653ZAquaticDeltahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AquaticDelta
<p>If it was used for salt water fish, would you suggest getting rid of the sand as well or just remove it temporarily for the purpose of cleaning the tank?</p>
<p>If it was used for salt water fish, would you suggest getting rid of the sand as well or just remove it temporarily for the purpose of cleaning the tank?</p>