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Tale of the Titans. We know they're big. But what else? These two hrp males are of the G1 generation honduran redpoints out of Pip and Mongo. Pip is striped/blue and Mongo is a pink marble with Heterochromia (two color eyes - one black one silver). Of this generation about 40% of the males are...

Usually. I'll only do it every few months. I also measure new fish to track growth.

And here's Tank. I don't believe this myself...

And now for the "baby Chancos"...**cough** First, hrp Buddy. He's at the same length Hulk was last year but nowhere near as bulky. Here he has his stripes (they were gone again minutes later). He flopped perfectly side to side as I took pictures.

Even Red rainbow Salt has added size. Last measured at 5 1/4" he's now creeping up on 6 inches. He flopped into a trap I set for the hrps so he went on the ruler too.

Tango, basically a grapefruit with fins.

I've been busy. The supercharged version of my previous internal filters is underway. Still collecting materials. Details will be posted in the filtration thread. Essentially I will have the equivalent of two canisters internally without the bulk. They will be tall column filters in the back...

Cool fish and vids. Interesting concepts with the tanks, too.

Yeah I guess I'm just not comfortable enough to just jump into the sump thing. Would be different if I had a live walk through. In 2020 when the 225 overflowed (for an hour) I went downstairs to 6 inches of water everywhere. It took 8 hours to clean up even with a water vac and car towels. Then...

After consideration I'll be looking into a build for an internal filter, a different kind of diy that will be self contained with minimal plumbing. It will be moveable, have a chamber or two and can be housed in one area of a tank as an 'all in one'. Details upcoming in the diy thread. Just need...

We need a Chunk-O Meter for sajicas and hrps...

You are absolutely right. I'm getting annoyed with the potential total cost with tools, parts, and materials. Everything here is insanely expensive since Covid...shipping costs and supplier, service taxes/fees are through the roof. Didn't anticipate this. I may try a different approach with...

Chances are if Solo and Leia are ready to spawn again you'll notice open hostility to their current fry and wanting 'space.' They'll go to their area and chase 'em all off. Once they stop guarding and defending fry they're on their own. All fish moms aren't equal that's for sure...Reeva was the...

I'm thinking of marking down 2-3 inches from the 225 top and siphoning that amount into the bin to get an idea of the max fill line. I'd rather overdo it than underdo it. For the confusion part you're right...some of the videos are good, some are trash. One guy did a barrel diy filter that...

You're right, I'm suffering from a bit of "paralysis by analysis!" I'm stepping out my comfort zone on filtration so I'm kind tiptoeing! Flow wise I'm thinking 3-4x. Don't see a need for anything more than that.

Ok. Am I understanding correctly an overflow box (gph) should match pump output (gph)? How would this work if you're accounting for head loss? ex: instead of say 800 gph (pump) / 800gph (OFB) it would be 800 gph (pump) / 1000gph (OFB) I see some of the boxes are self priming with the top...

No I realized long ago clear water doesn't prove anything (Vodka and Gin are clear, lol) More of a dissolved solids deal I would say. That reminds me, I need a new test kit.

Okay, here's the plan: A sump made from a slim 23 gallon recycle bin (its tall) and a lid with the two openings for recycled cans. I figure this top is useful for the pipes/hoses and will reduce evaporation. I may elevate it to match the height of the 225 with blocks. No drilling, 225 is...

You can set up a clear tote with a heater, sponge, airstone, and small hob (with bigger fish) with some silk plants for shelter. Keep the lid and angle it over the tub. I had an 18 gal tote I put my chocolate in during a quarantine like this.:

I think this is the glue Backfromthedead was talking about. A bit pricier than I would have thought. I heard some folks use Loctite super glue.