FYNNMOOD GOLDFISH CLUB SINGAPORE

Tonkaholics · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Photos

Just posted some photos of my tank... some more coming up... so you all can get an idea.... I took some pics of the joints on top of the tank. There is a central panel on top of the tank.

Tonkaholics · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:11 pm Post subject:

Tonkaholics · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:22 pm Post subject: The filtration chronicles.

Today was another 'nightmare day' changing my Tetra filter. I started at 9am and by the time it was 2pm, I still could not get the filter started. My arms are acheing from the jumpstart pumping and my entire floor is soaking wet!
Had to call my office to tell them that I would be late coming in because my aquarium filter would not start - I don't want to imagine my local boss's face when he hears that.

Anyways, I bought the Tetra filters nearly 7 years ago, my first and this will be the absolute LAST time I ever touch them. NO MORE.

Now I'm switching to OHF and if that does not work on my tank, it's going to be an Eheim. This filtration issue has made fish-keeping such a stress for me! It's actually made me think of giving it up, since I can't even start the silly filters right.

My poor fish.... + I have one Ryukin fish that's recovering from an illlness right now... I don't want to imagine what it will have to go through for the next few days with 1 filter less. I feel so sorry about it.

No, No more nightmares. And no more torturing my fish.

LauLanChu · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject:

I am not sure what do you mean you cannot jump start your filter. What is the issue here, can you elaborate to see whether I can offer any help.

As for you setup to install a OHF you have to move forward your light and give space for the OHF to sit on the edges and center support.

Is that you in the pic doing the tank, or your maid?
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^RaCe · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:15 pm Post subject:

Most prob ur Cannister's O-ring gone case already. Thats y u couldn't prime it. But then again, 7 yrs old filter, time for a new 1 liao!

Get the OHF n dun forget a powerhead or pump to power the thing too. I think a 3000L/hr 1 would do fine. Get an atman if u dun wanna spend too much or an ehiem if u wan reliability n serviceability. Not forgeting the pipings to connect them together.

Get extra trays too! Probably another 2 layers would be good. But depends on u ,cos some ppl find it unsightly. Just use cheapo bioballs for a start n not forgeting coral chips for the bottom layer to buffer the water too.

Drop the canister idea. They choke n stink like hell when u service them.

Try asking for ppl to accompany u to get ur setup. I think LLC would be very glad to help! disagree

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LauLanChu · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject:

Your tank looks long, so when get a OHF, make sure the rule of one power head to 3 trays the most, more then that you may find the water not able to reach the end very fast as times go. See the pic set-up.

For canister, if the problem cannot restart means you do not have a vacuum suction. Note that canister works by means of vacuum similar to when you siphon water out during water change. So inlet tubing and outlet tubing and canister must form a continuation water flow without air, the motor head is just helping to push the water back. Hope you understand this logic. So when you empty the canister and clean them, you need to have an inlet water siphon out into the canister till the water is fully filled, do ensure as much bubble is rid of as possible, then you on the motor head and water would be push through the rainbar. To facilitate this suction siphon during water change the best is to have an inlet and outlet ON/OFF valve, so you would not wet the whole floor during maintenance. Alot of people struggle with this because they don't fully understand how canister works. Hope my explanation is clear enough.
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HNLim · HERO Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 3924 Location: Singapore

All you young gentleman, don't just talk. Offer your help to a "damsel in distress". Especially those staying in Bedok area.
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LauLanChu · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject:

As said we are all "Gentleman".
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bugeyed · DRAGON Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 388

LauLanChu · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject:

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kenkenstomp · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:52 am Post subject: Re: The filtration chronicles.

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LauLanChu · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:00 pm Post subject: