Six Shark Eggs
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Try not to use meds.
Here is what I made for the pup grow out. This defiantly qualifies as a ghetto pond and I kind of like it. Since I lost 5 eggs and won't need so much space. I decided to cancel the Rubbermaid pond and used a Christmas tree container. The filter is made from a wrapping paper container. I decided to use this because Walmart had them on sale last week for there end of holiday sale.
The holding container. My bad for calling it a Christmas tree storage box, it's a holiday tree storage box. Sorry to all of those who were offended.
Because of the grooves on the bottom such as the wheel hubs I used a pre liner. Plus it will insulate the pond.
Here it is filling up. I used about 2/3 new water 1/3 water from my reef.
The filter materials, without the filter pads and holiday warping paper bin (glorified garbage).
Popped the flap off the wrapping paper bin lid and put lighting crate in it.
Filled it with bioball, bio sponges and topped it off with a filter pad.
Put the lid back on the holiday paper bin upside down.
All that's left is to drill holes in the bottom of the holiday paper bin. I will be drilling a hole so it is right above the pond. I am then going to silicon a PVC pipe there to bring the water back to the pond. This way I can keep the filter outside the pond to save space. I also want the maximum drop for the most oxygenation (if that's a real word). I also used cam straps to give the pond some additional support.
The holding container. My bad for calling it a Christmas tree storage box, it's a holiday tree storage box. Sorry to all of those who were offended.
Because of the grooves on the bottom such as the wheel hubs I used a pre liner. Plus it will insulate the pond.
Here it is filling up. I used about 2/3 new water 1/3 water from my reef.
The filter materials, without the filter pads and holiday warping paper bin (glorified garbage).
Popped the flap off the wrapping paper bin lid and put lighting crate in it.
Filled it with bioball, bio sponges and topped it off with a filter pad.
Put the lid back on the holiday paper bin upside down.
All that's left is to drill holes in the bottom of the holiday paper bin. I will be drilling a hole so it is right above the pond. I am then going to silicon a PVC pipe there to bring the water back to the pond. This way I can keep the filter outside the pond to save space. I also want the maximum drop for the most oxygenation (if that's a real word). I also used cam straps to give the pond some additional support.
Once the shark has been eating and looks healthy I will be connecting the pond to my reef to add some more water volume. It is a very understocked 90 gallon tank(saddle back clown, blue dot puffer, 3 green chromis and a cleaner wrasse). So I am not to worried about overloading the tank.
This is just out of curiosity - but why do you keep getting more, if they're dying ? Shouldn't you be firming up your system first?
I got them all at once. I Didn't really expect them to die.It's not like one died and then I got a second. Then the second died and I got a third. I think my system is pretty firm. It's 8 years old and my fish and coral are doing well.
I moved the lone survivor to its own system with all new water and rock from my friends system. If there was anything in the old system it shouldn't be in the new one. I think the placement if the eggs could of been an issue. I used some herbal antibiotic which might of done something.
I have no ammonia,nitrites and nitrates are undetectable. I run 3 large bags of chemi pure and a uv sterilizer. You have any idea what might of went wrong? I have spent hours trying to figure it out. The only other thing I can think of is that there is a parasite or bacteria in my tank and the fetus couldn't handle it.
I moved the lone survivor to its own system with all new water and rock from my friends system. If there was anything in the old system it shouldn't be in the new one. I think the placement if the eggs could of been an issue. I used some herbal antibiotic which might of done something.
I have no ammonia,nitrites and nitrates are undetectable. I run 3 large bags of chemi pure and a uv sterilizer. You have any idea what might of went wrong? I have spent hours trying to figure it out. The only other thing I can think of is that there is a parasite or bacteria in my tank and the fetus couldn't handle it.
How is it firm, if you are making changes to it, and losing them to something as simple as a water change ? I don't mean to play the devil's advocate, but I think a firm system would protect them better from things like that happening.
Your recent post about seeing more at the pet store implied that you took some new ones home ? Did I read that wrong? You said "the clan just got bigger." ?
Just wondering...
Your recent post about seeing more at the pet store implied that you took some new ones home ? Did I read that wrong? You said "the clan just got bigger." ?
Just wondering...
Are you reading this thread? When did I say I lost anything to a water change? You can't make changes to a firm system? Firm system or not things happens. Which can disrupt the tank. My area could gets lots of power outages. I could of had one without knowing which disrupts my tank. My cleaning women could of used chemicals to clean the room and something got into the tank.
The one I got from the pet store never made it to my tank. I traded it to my friend for a grouper.
I am not saying that the eggs dying wasn't my fault. I am curious why they died. Maybe you can go into more depth about how you came to you conclusion and how I can remedy it.
The one I got from the pet store never made it to my tank. I traded it to my friend for a grouper.
I am not saying that the eggs dying wasn't my fault. I am curious why they died. Maybe you can go into more depth about how you came to you conclusion and how I can remedy it.
This is getting too muddy for me. I will quote you, and leave it at that. I hope you have good luck with the remaining egg, and look forward to updates.
" One of the eggs died. I think I killed it during a water change. "
(And then the others died, possibly due to medication, etc?) That's not a firm system. If other people are coming in, possibly using chemicals etc, that's an open system, not a firm one.
This is just honest, positive feedback: I think if you gained better control of the environment surrounding the tank, and inside of it, you'd have better results all-around. I will second that you should take it easy on medications, and focus on maintaining good water quality without being too disruptive during water changes.
I have had fish labs, I've had nature classrooms in schools, with many tanks, as well as tanks in my home, etc. If you worry about power outages, get a generator, OR keep them in a place where you can be there, and actually know if the power goes out. Glass covers and educating people who come into contact, about the use of chemicals, takes care of the risk of chemical usage that may harm your fish. It all comes down to common sense, really. When doing water changes, do it gently, and obviously don't let the new water flow right next to, or on, the fish / eggs.
People tend to over-think things - it's in our nature - but in ALL cases, common sense should be prevalent.
That said - I'll get off my horse and hope the last egg pulls through, and hope you can create a firm system
" One of the eggs died. I think I killed it during a water change. "
(And then the others died, possibly due to medication, etc?) That's not a firm system. If other people are coming in, possibly using chemicals etc, that's an open system, not a firm one.
This is just honest, positive feedback: I think if you gained better control of the environment surrounding the tank, and inside of it, you'd have better results all-around. I will second that you should take it easy on medications, and focus on maintaining good water quality without being too disruptive during water changes.
I have had fish labs, I've had nature classrooms in schools, with many tanks, as well as tanks in my home, etc. If you worry about power outages, get a generator, OR keep them in a place where you can be there, and actually know if the power goes out. Glass covers and educating people who come into contact, about the use of chemicals, takes care of the risk of chemical usage that may harm your fish. It all comes down to common sense, really. When doing water changes, do it gently, and obviously don't let the new water flow right next to, or on, the fish / eggs.
People tend to over-think things - it's in our nature - but in ALL cases, common sense should be prevalent.
That said - I'll get off my horse and hope the last egg pulls through, and hope you can create a firm system
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