Kevin's Planiceps/RTC Journey

[Diskboy12]

Hey guys figured I would document the growth of my monster cats. I already have a RTC and just paid Snookn21 (John) for a 2.5"ish Planiceps. Should be here next Wendsday. Hope you all enjoy my journey.



To start:

5/23/2011
Purchashed 2"ish RTC. Named him Milton.
Tank Stats:
Temp: 82 degrees
Tank Size: 20 long (only grow out)
WC: 50% Daily
Filtration: None. 12" airstrip and Koralia 2 powerhead
Diet: Earthworms, trying to get him on fillets


Will get a 100% length on him tomorrow.

 

[Diskboy12]

5/26/2011
Tank stats same. Feed earthworms and preformed WC as normal.
Seems less skittish.

 

[muffywrx]

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[Diskboy12]

5/27/2011
well after a huge storm we had here in the ny/pa region I'm out of power. I'm hoping it will be back on soon because I don't need my fish dying from lack of oxygen. I didn't feed this morning for the reason of not wanting to make stuff worse with no power to the tank.

Will keep you updated as the day progresses.

 

[muffywrx]

If you can't get the power on, try getting a hose to siphon water out of the tank back into the tank somehow... That will help.. Maybe get a battery operated aerator. Wrap your tank in blankets if its cold.

Good luck

 

[karak]

If you can't get the power on, try getting a hose to siphon water out of the tank back into the tank somehow... That will help.. Maybe get a battery operated aerator. Wrap your tank in blankets if its cold.

Good luck

 

[muffywrx]

What? It's a good idea in theory, and will create some motion in the water to help with oxygen. I don't see the problem. I know it's probably not an easy thing to do, but it's worth a shot.

 

[karak]

hook the siphon up to a watermill and make your own power!

Sorry for the derail

 

[muffywrx]

I'm just trying to help

 

[Diskboy12]

Thanks for the idea Jessica it's much appreciated. I have been swishing my hand around in the tank to keep some oxygen going. The tank is still pretty warm but I will wrap it in blankets. Driving down the road this morning there are powerlines down everywhere. To top everything off I think I have a stomach bug and have been puking since yesterday.