BN pleco tank setup

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 26 Jun 2006, 11:38

These fish don't really care which way the current goes, as long as there is some current.

Setting up a "river tank" which is where you have the inlets on one side and the outlets on the other is more work, and doesn't actually make the fish any happier in my opinion (that is for THESE FISH, as they are quite adaptable to varying conditions - doesn't apply to ALL fish!). Better to spend that effort/money on setting up the breeding-tanks.

Also, as someone (Plecobreeder, I think) said once, corners in the tank are good for catching fish. Round tubs make the chase a lot longer... This is particularly important in a grow-out tank where you need to net many fish quite frequently...

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Mats

redzebra24 · Post by **redzebra24** » 26 Jun 2006, 17:06

i was thinking using a huge net lining the tub then the sponge filters and the heater, so when i want to catch something i just lift the whole net out ( does this sound like a good idea?

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 26 Jun 2006, 17:21

The problem is that the net would then cause "dirt" to accumulate on both sides of the net, where on one side you have a filter, but not on the other. I don't think it's a good idea - but I haven't tried it. Just try to find some rectangular tubs, that'd be the best way - you don't REALLY want to get all the fish out to get a few out anyways...

Bristlenoses are also pretty good at tangling themselves into nets, and that could definitely cause a problem if there's a permanent net there...

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Mats

redzebra24 · Post by **redzebra24** » 26 Jun 2006, 18:14

the containers are rectalgular with corners but for 20 dollars for 50 gallons i will live with it

john · Post by **john** » 14 Aug 2006, 06:22

hello all, I don't know if I'm wrong but I find everytime I change the water the plecos die. I haven't changed the water in my longfin pairs tank in around 2 months, they are healthy and pumping out around 60 fry each time. also does anyone here add salt to the tank for any reason?

thanks alot

john

Post by **Barbie** » 14 Aug 2006, 07:22

John, I just have two words for you... Nitrate test.... Not changing water is allowing wastes to build up in your system and probably degrade your waters buffering capacity. Definitely you'll need to narrow down the problem with why you're suffering losses in your tank. If you could start a new post and fill in all the information from the sticky at the top of the forum we might be able to help you with it.

I only add salt if the fish have ich or oodinium and it's a hotly debated topic whenever it comes up. The general consensus is that it's not advisable and definitely wouldn't be needed as a regular addition.

Barbie