So here is my setup :
72x30x24 - 220 Gallon Glass Tank.
Filtration - Eheim 2262 Canister
Media - Biohome , Coarse Pad , Eheim Substrate Pro , Seachem Matrix , Chemi Pure Elite , Filter Floss ( Everything on that order )
Stock :
- 12" Golden Clown Knife
- 12" Silver Arowana
- 18" Spotted Gar ( Female and a Male )
- 12" Saddled Bichir
- 8-9" Red Tail Gourami
I had the tank running for about 6 months and i have never been able to look through the side and be crystal clear. It always seems to be a bit cloudy, i think it might be my fault or maybe i just need more filtration. Ill tell you guys a few steps i follow for water changes, feeding , lights , etc. Ill let you guys guide me into doing the right thing.
Water Changes : I do 25-30 % Water Change weekly, I siphon water right into the sink which is located right next to my tank ( Love it ) . The same equipment i use to siphon water out allows me to put water back into the tank straight from the faucet. While fresh water is being poured back into the tank i add prime ( 300 Gallon ) Dose ( 6 cap fulls ). Now this is not treated water before it goes into the tank so sometimes i do notice my gars shaking their heads for a second or two. Signs of Chlorine burning their gills. I know is not the right way to do it, i just do it because i don't know any other way. I hope you guys can help me on this.
Feedings : I feed once a day, when i wake up at 4am to go to work. My arowana is a bit picky so i feed her 4-6 chunks of tilapia + silver sides combination. My gars eat w/e the arowana leaves behind when she gets full. Now the rest of my guys love Massivore delite and Jumbo Carnisticks/ Carnivore Pellets . I only put an amount they can literally eat within 30 seconds, i feed to satisfy not to overfeed them.
Lights : Lights are on only when i feed in the morning for 5 minutes and maybe 2 hours at night when i get home so i can enjoy looking at them. That means lights are off literally all day long.
So my question arises, what am i doing wrong that i cant achieve my crystal clear water ? More Filtration? Less Feedings? Lights? Or am i just fixated on those crazy crystal clear water in tanks we see on youtube/ Internet . I give up !. Also i forgot to mention my glass does get slimy kinda fast, probably normal. Don't know. Here is a few shots of the tank and sides so you guys can get a visual of what am talking about. Thank you guys
72x30x24 - 220 Gallon Glass Tank.
Filtration - Eheim 2262 Canister
Media - Biohome , Coarse Pad , Eheim Substrate Pro , Seachem Matrix , Chemi Pure Elite , Filter Floss ( Everything on that order )
Stock :
- 12" Golden Clown Knife
- 12" Silver Arowana
- 18" Spotted Gar ( Female and a Male )
- 12" Saddled Bichir
- 8-9" Red Tail Gourami
I had the tank running for about 6 months and i have never been able to look through the side and be crystal clear. It always seems to be a bit cloudy, i think it might be my fault or maybe i just need more filtration. Ill tell you guys a few steps i follow for water changes, feeding , lights , etc. Ill let you guys guide me into doing the right thing.
Water Changes : I do 25-30 % Water Change weekly, I siphon water right into the sink which is located right next to my tank ( Love it ) . The same equipment i use to siphon water out allows me to put water back into the tank straight from the faucet. While fresh water is being poured back into the tank i add prime ( 300 Gallon ) Dose ( 6 cap fulls ). Now this is not treated water before it goes into the tank so sometimes i do notice my gars shaking their heads for a second or two. Signs of Chlorine burning their gills. I know is not the right way to do it, i just do it because i don't know any other way. I hope you guys can help me on this.
Feedings : I feed once a day, when i wake up at 4am to go to work. My arowana is a bit picky so i feed her 4-6 chunks of tilapia + silver sides combination. My gars eat w/e the arowana leaves behind when she gets full. Now the rest of my guys love Massivore delite and Jumbo Carnisticks/ Carnivore Pellets . I only put an amount they can literally eat within 30 seconds, i feed to satisfy not to overfeed them.
Lights : Lights are on only when i feed in the morning for 5 minutes and maybe 2 hours at night when i get home so i can enjoy looking at them. That means lights are off literally all day long.
So my question arises, what am i doing wrong that i cant achieve my crystal clear water ? More Filtration? Less Feedings? Lights? Or am i just fixated on those crazy crystal clear water in tanks we see on youtube/ Internet . I give up !. Also i forgot to mention my glass does get slimy kinda fast, probably normal. Don't know. Here is a few shots of the tank and sides so you guys can get a visual of what am talking about. Thank you guys