Just started setting up this new tank. Couldn't help myself on a great deal on a used edge. Decided to set it up for a pea puffer. Still cycling. Just built a simple light fixture for two GU10 LEDs. Pretty excited about this little tank. Plans for plants are to keep it simple, just java ferns, moss and such.
View of it and my 25 gallon cube from the kitchen.
Cool! I don't think I've seen a topless Edge before. It looks great. And I have to say that your 25 gallon high-tech cube both intrigues and frightens me. That must be some sturdy shelf bracket!
Ha thanks, each bracket is rated at 500lbs so it good for 1000lbs total. Held into the studs with 4 3/8"s lags per side. It's stronger than most stands ha
I like it
Have you had a pea puffer before? Ive had one for 2 weeks and I adore her! Even if she does seem to ignore the bazillion snails I toss at her *rolls eyes*
They love to explore, so little caves, lots of plants, stuff like that is great for them.
I started off using a razor blade and found it near impossible. Then I took some fishing line and started in a corner with a sawing motion. Worked so well had it off in less than a minute
As weird as it is to suggest, I found my nanas at petsmart in the little tubes for I think $4 a piece. I got two with large rizomes so I was able to make 4 plants outta two. You can always see if anyone has a good deal with WTB though.
On another note this tank is reminding me how much I hate HOB filters. Tried adding some floaters and they are flying around the tank like crazy. Might order a small canister filter.
In a rimless tank like this, it should be easy to section off a portion of water surface with fishing line. That will allow your floating plants to grow without being constantly bumped around.
So it's been 7 days, I seeded the filter with media from my established tank and filled it half way with water from that established tank. Been testing it and still no sign of a cycle. I'm pretty sure it's good to go but might wait a few more days and a few water changes till I add the puffer. Sound like I am going about this the right way?
aren't you just adding one puffer? I mean I am not super experienced yet but I would assume that isn't going to be much of a bioload for a 6 gallon and considering you have a head start on the cycle with the seeding going on I would assume you would be good to go assuming you test the tank regularly and are ready to do frequent water changes for a lil while... just my two cents
I am thinking the same. All the filter floss in this new tanks filter is from my established tank. So are all the plants. And yes just one puffer. I read a lot on the dwarf puffers and a lot of people said I could keep 2 in this tank. A male and a female, but I just don't feel confident in that. So at least for now I am just getting one.
I am no expert with puffers but it sure seems like you can house two in there assuming they have enough hiding places to feel comfortable enough with...
but yeah back to the cycle thing, how many times have you tested it? you are getting 0 nitrates? you using api liquid test kit? and finally perhaps you could lightly feed the tank some food to feed ammonia
I've read a lot into puffers as I am planning to get about 3 for a 20g, with that tank, I would probably do just one so you don't have to worry about any aggression issues which could come up as they get older.
Looking good! Better get into breeding snails to feed the little guy, mine wont take anything else. Its sure fun to watch them stuff their nose all the way into the shell and suck that slimy morsel out.
besides the feeder snails are you planning on any other fauna? perhaps shrimps would be too easy for him to pick on but I wonder if a CPO or something could be interesting....
My tank is so heavily planted and has caves and driftwood arches for her to explore it's practically impossible to get a pic. I love these little guys so much.we need an I Love Pea Puffers thread. Lol
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