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11-11-2012, 06:18 PM
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"No Clean Aquarium?"
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...t?ref=category
Just stumbledupon these: What are your thoughts about it? |
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11-11-2012, 06:44 PM
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No Clean Aquarium
Hello Chris...
Great, if you prefer small tanks. I have some similar tanks, though a little bit larger. I emerse Chinese Evergreens in my tanks and the land plants keep the water clean. B
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11-11-2012, 06:59 PM
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Do your tanks have the built in UG drain system BBrad?
I think it's a slick idea for the bowl type smaller tanks. My wife keeps a betta at work and a gift card for that might find a way under the tree in December as a novelty. Thanks for posting!
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11-12-2012, 04:42 PM
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No Clean Aquarium
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No such system in my tanks. The idea of a maintenance free tank is essentially the same, no water changes, but I emerse the roots of land plants in the tank water. The roots take in the nitrogens the fish produce and the water stays pure. B
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11-12-2012, 03:20 AM
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Planted Tank Guru
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That's too small for a betta no matter how they try to market it. The idea is good, but they need to make it alot bigger.
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11-12-2012, 08:24 AM
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Planted Tank Obsessed
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how cruel... half a gallon and its a horrible shape for a fish to live in
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11-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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Ooh that's a bit small for keep a fish happy... Good innovation though.
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11-12-2012, 10:35 AM
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Planted Tank Enthusiast
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Really cool idea. It would be even better if the tank was a little bigger. I now have an idea I could bum off of for a DIY "No clean" desktop tank.
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11-12-2012, 01:20 PM
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Wannabe Guru
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I'm not really talking about the size of the tank more than the innovation behind it. Would the vacuum that is created cause the bacteria to be removed quickly or would it stay somewhat in the gravel?
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11-12-2012, 01:37 PM
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11-12-2012, 01:56 PM
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Right - bacteria isn't a concern in that set up.
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11-12-2012, 02:12 PM
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I agree that is too small for a betta, and it also encourages keeping the betta without heat in potentially chilly environments, but it is a fun concept. They sure did well with their funding goal.
Beneficial bacteria are important no matter how large your water changes are. They quickly process the highly toxic ammonia that fish are constantly producing. Most of the nitrifying bacteria that live on gravel and filter media occur as a biofilm that is stuck to the surfaces. Since they are not free-floating, I wouldn't expect a strong flushing like that to affect them much.
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11-12-2012, 02:24 PM
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Make it bigger and I'd buy one.
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11-12-2012, 02:41 PM
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Agreed on the comments about using as a fish tank.
There's also not enough surface area for gas exchange even if the heat issue was resolved. I do see merit as a shrimp bowl for a office desk top.
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11-12-2012, 02:44 PM
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O.K. so who's going to be the 1st forum member to do a DIY Knock Off?
 This might be worth buying a glass cutting bit for.
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