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Digital TFH for $0.99 for one year [by ksimolo]

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:47:22 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Digital TFH for $0.99 for one year
I am not sure if this post is allowed but I just received an adv for the digital version of TFH for $0.99 for one year.

Might be a good deal for someone who likes the magazine but does not describe to it.

http://www.tfhmagazine.com/earthday2013/

deal ends 4/29

Ken

Re: hamburg mattenfilter [by azmtns]

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:32:06 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: hamburg mattenfilter
This is a little update, for 20 long tanks and 15 gallon tanks used for grow outs I recomend the filters. Only if you can get them for reasonable price.

I have been impressed with the filters for grow out tanks, with heavy bioload. So far so good.

I have been playing around with breeding odessa barbs and black ruby barbs. I did a little experiment with 30 half inch fry in a tank with a hydro sponge #5 reticulated foam (15 gallon tank) and 30 more fry in a different 15 gallon tank with the hamburg mattenfilter. I tried to feed them the same, they are right next to each other in the fishroom. Same water change schedule (again, same rack in fishroom) and the fish in the tank with the mattenfilter are noticably larger. Now granted this is a unscientific experiment and I did not take the fish out and measure them. Yet it passes the eye test.

Re: Water Hardness [by wshenefelt]

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:52:49 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Water Hardness
Even rainwater would be cleaner. Don't use dehumidifier water! I'm not a Notho guy but I think they are less bothered by hardness than even Fundulopanchax. Why don't you try the tap for a couple of months and see how it works out. If not, it is time for an RO unit. Is it Calcium carbonate hardness or maybe some other mineral?

Re: Drill size [by rchristman]

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:29:20 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Drill size
I just redid the air lines in my fishroom using 3/4pvc. I drilled w/ a 11/32 bit, but I didn't tap the holes. I just used the 1/8 air fittings to tap the holes.

Rich

Re: Air blower heats up [by ScottLobbestael]

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:23:54 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Air blower heats up
That was my dad replying for me a few spaces up ;) He helped me with a new 48" x 24" rack that I appreciated his help running air to. I also looked at the small blowers on EBay, but after researching for awhile, settled on an alita linear piston pump. I saw some really small blowers out there, they seem to run hotter than LPP's, and use more energy.

Scott

Re: Creative lighting solution.. [by wmorrow]

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:25:40 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Creative lighting solution..
How did it work out?
I've bought several of these LED strips. Glued to a glass cover, with 12v transformers that I have lying around.

Wayne

Re: Person to Construct Automated Fish Room [by dlains]

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:37:26 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Person to Construct Automated Fish Room
If this is still current I maybe interested. Please put them in touch.

I have fully automated Aquaneering research grade racks with polycarbonate tanks, uv, biofiltration or flow through. Have enough to set up a huge facility.

Best fishes
David

Re: Advice on Building a Modest Killifish Fish Room [by asemeit]

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:09:07 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Advice on Building a Modest Killifish Fish Room
Hi Mitch: This is a bit off-topic but you mentioned an interested in attending the Southwest Area Killifish Event in Phoenix on March 10. There is no registration fee to attend SAKE. You can register at the door; however, we encourage you to "register" as soon as possible as it helps us with the planning and preparation. There may be some incentives offered at the event for those who register early. To register early, on or after January 4, 2012, please send an e-mail to azkillie@yahoo.com. The e-mail to register must include:

1. Your name
2. Current hometown
3. Any current aquarium club affiliation(s) as well as any office(s) held

If you are registering a spouse, children, or a friend, please include the same information for each attendee. When your registration has been processed, you will see your name listed on the ARK website. To be eligible for possible incentives, early registration requests must be sent before 6 p.m. Arizona time on Friday, March 9, 2012.

For more information about 2012 SAKE, go to the website for the Arizona Rivulin Keepers at: http://www.aka.org/ark/. On the home page, select the link to the ARK Forum, and then go to "Meetings & Events," and then look for the topic "2012 Southwest Area Killifish Event." We'll see you at SAKE!

Allan from Arizona

Re: Physics/fishroom heating question [by mbrown]

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:55:56 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Physics/fishroom heating question
I would also suggest to add a smaller heater' in tandom with your current heater, rather than using a huge watt heater. This will more gently heat the room and share the load...

Markus

Re: Hatching Solution [by fishboy20]

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:06:37 -2200

Fishroom Issues:: Hatching Solution
Has anyone tried the hydrogen peroxide method?

Jeremy Basch