rays in pool !

[schwarzi88]

so here are my ideas on a ray setup .... please feel free to tell me what u think and give constructive criticism ......
i was looking at amazonfishmans pool setup and really like it !
that got me convinced and here we go : first use some 1.5" stirofome insolation under the pool, set pool up , clean it , get pool filter sand , clean that , get RO water from LFS , fill half way , add sand, get diff. pump for pool filter , use a DIY W/D setup , get and install a 1000 W heater with guard on it , let sit/run for 3-5 days and then add rays.

u may fire when ready !!!

 

[cjfrontlovr]

sounds like just what i did..i used a pond liner over 11/2" styrofoam hoping it would retain heat but it had to be shut di\own for winter even though in the garage..where are you planning on setting this up?

 

[JD7.62]

Please dont add rays after letting it run for just a few days!

 

[---XR---]

Please dont add rays after letting it run for just a few days!

yup, cycleing tanks is always a good idea, decreases chance of fish deaths.

 

[schwarzi88]

planning on setting this up in the basement ..... and to post #2 how long IYO should i ret the pool run ?

 

[schwarzi88]

whats the best way to cycle the pool then ?!?!?!?

 

[hurricane_redbone]

id say give it AT LEAST 2 weeks
but whats best to do if u wanna b sure its good n cycled is let the water run and take daily nitrite tests... eventually u will see it rise... and then drop again... then i would add a bunch of goldfish (after quarantining them because they will end up food for the rays in the end) n wait another week... in that time the water will prolly go kinda cloudyish and then clear up... when its clear then your full cycled and ready to rock..

 

[JD7.62]

Please please do not take offense to this, but if you do not understand the nitrogen cycle maybe rays are not for you just yet.

 

[schwarzi88]

no offense taken trust me ...... going from a 125 to a 1100 is a big step and the reson i wrtote this is to get everyones input!
goldfish huh! ...... Hmmm ....... even with RO water from the LFS ?!?!?
i never noticed any spiks in my 125 ..... but i will take ur advice!
besides the water .... does everything sound good ?

 

[PoopSmart]

Aw bro, you gotta understand what the nitrogen cycle is before you get a ray.


You should have a good grasp of it before getting really into fishkeeping, its essential.