American cichlid fishroom tank sizes

[fishguy1978]

Most agreed! Not sure if you noticed, but behind the big tank in the dark room pic, there is the beginnings of a 180g tank rack. The stands I have now came with the tanks, which were deals that were too good to pass up. FWIW, I do not recommend this to anyone who might be reading. Finish the fishroom first, then buy tanks.

Now I recognize the framing that is leaning against the wall.

 

[fishguy1978]

Here's my detached garage fishroom (work in progress, of course):

. There's also a part 2

Make sure you pay special attention to insulation, air circulation, water and electricity. I ran water and beefed up electrical to the garage so that I could install a beefed up electrical box for an on-demand hot water heater, split unit HVAC, dehumidifier, air pumps and fans. Also had a couple of extra windows and 4 skylights installed and, of course, insulated and finished the walls (with greenboard and mold-proof paint).

How do you treat for chlorine/chloramine or are you on a well? I want an auto change system but I am on a municipal water supply that uses chloramine. And i'm cheap.

 

[dogofwar]

Here's part 2 that shows the water change system (at about 21:00 mins in):

My water only has chlorine (not chloramine) so I add water without treating. If I'm going to do a big water change, I add Chloram-X (like Prime except powder and doesn't stink) to tanks. If I had chloramine, I'd buy a 300g Rubbermaid tub (or a more vertical one that fit into a corner) and run the auto water changer from it (vs. the tap). Or just spray some dechlor into tanks before turning the water changer on.

 

[Crazylegs78]

How do you treat for chlorine/chloramine or are you on a well? I want an auto change system but I am on a municipal water supply that uses chloramine. And i'm cheap.

Here's part 2 that shows the water change system (at about 21:00 mins in):

My water only has chlorine (not chloramine) so I add water without treating. If I'm going to do a big water change, I add Chloram-X (like Prime except powder and doesn't stink) to tanks. If I had chloramine, I'd buy a 300g Rubbermaid tub (or a more vertical one that fit into a corner) and run the auto water changer from it (vs. the tap). Or just spray some dechlor into tanks before turning the water changer on.

I have chloramines and currently use seachem prime with a python for filling. I have a 1.5" pvc rig for 50% waterchanges. This is fine for the 3 tanks I have now.

I intend to use the Pentek CRFC20-BB carbon block to filter a rainbird irrigation system for automation of waterchanges. The only catch is i have to maintain a long contact time through the carbon block to be effective at removing chloramines. Meaning I shouldn't push much more than 1g/min through the system at any time. That's fine for small daily water changes. I'll still be using the python type system for vaccuming and filling larger quantities of water for tank cleaning purposes.

 

[dogofwar]

It's really not a big deal to drop a little dechlor powder in each tank prior to turning the water changer on. I do it while feeding the fish.

 

[C. Breeze]

Here's my detached garage fishroom (work in progress, of course):

. There's also a part 2

Make sure you pay special attention to insulation, air circulation, water and electricity. I ran water and beefed up electrical to the garage so that I could install a beefed up electrical box for an on-demand hot water heater, split unit HVAC, dehumidifier, air pumps and fans. Also had a couple of extra windows and 4 skylights installed and, of course, insulated and finished the walls (with greenboard and mold-proof paint).

Awesome Matt! Thanks

 

[fishguy1978]

I have chloramines and currently use seachem prime with a python for filling. I have a 1.5" pvc rig for 50% waterchanges. This is fine for the 3 tanks I have now.

I intend to use the Pentek CRFC20-BB carbon block to filter a rainbird irrigation system for automation of waterchanges. The only catch is i have to maintain a long contact time through the carbon block to be effective at removing chloramines. Meaning I shouldn't push much more than 1g/min through the system at any time. That's fine for small daily water changes. I'll still be using the python type system for vaccuming and filling larger quantities of water for tank cleaning purposes.

I have looked at some filter systems but wasn't seeing chloramine removal listed. I will have to check out the one you listed. My current system is a python hose drain/fill using either Seachem Safe or API Stress Coat. Takes me nearly 3 hours to do 14 water changes.

 

[Rocksor]

I have chloramines and currently use seachem prime with a python for filling. I have a 1.5" pvc rig for 50% waterchanges. This is fine for the 3 tanks I have now.

I intend to use the Pentek CRFC20-BB carbon block to filter a rainbird irrigation system for automation of waterchanges. The only catch is i have to maintain a long contact time through the carbon block to be effective at removing chloramines. Meaning I shouldn't push much more than 1g/min through the system at any time. That's fine for small daily water changes. I'll still be using the python type system for vaccuming and filling larger quantities of water for tank cleaning purposes.

I be interested to know what you will use to test for chloramines to tell if the the block is no longer working. Pool strips haven't cut it for me.

 

[Crazylegs78]

To be honest, I hadn't planned on testing yet. I was simply going on the specs from bulk reef supply for the carbon block.

BRS Reverse Osmosis Chloramines Monster

The Chloramines Monster is designed to be installed on your RO system and treat the chloramines in environments where large volumes of water need to be produced. The added size and capacity of the 20 inch canister and carbon block allow for greater flow rates without reducing chlorine removal...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

It claims 75,000g at a flow rate of 1gpm and was designed to extend the life of RO filter membranes. I haven't purchased or installed yet, but this is what I'm planning my water change system around. I really hope it works lol!!

 

[Rocksor]

Hmmm I wonder if it matters if the water has 1ppm chloramine or 4ppm chloramine.