Sufficient Filtration

[Rtm101]

if you've only got to pups in a 8x2x2 and no other fish 1 will be fine for now but get the sump up and running asap because they grow quick but last resort just get a second hand canister filter till sump done.how big your sump going to be?

 

[Squire347]

that's what I use

Are you talking about the pool sand mate?

 

[Squire347]

if you've only got to pups in a 8x2x2 and no other fish 1 will be fine for now but get the sump up and running asap because they grow quick but last resort just get a second hand canister filter till sump done.how big your sump going to be?

Im planning on a fluidized k1 moving bed sump with about 15-20 litres of k1 media, I will have 6 discus in the tank but the sump is next on my list once the tank has been fitted out for stingray's (tiled, sand, handful of plants)

 

[Rtm101]

should be fine 30% water change every 4 days,watch with the plants my p14 loves plants now biting he way through more java fern but like plants help keep my nitrate down.

 

[Squire347]

Awesome thanks, but i'll have the auto dripper going so I won't need to WC that often. I'll throw up a thread once all this is under way (I start holidays next week)

 

[eklikewhoa]

Have you disassembled the FX5 and cleaned out the motor? If you're using sand it could have sand trapped in there causing the noise, I've had that problem before and a quick disassemble and clean got it working like new again.

I would do at least 2 of the FX5 and a sump.

 

[x HEAVYHITTER x]

Have you disassembled the FX5 and cleaned out the motor? If you're using sand it could have sand trapped in there causing the noise, I've had that problem before and a quick disassemble and clean got it working like new again.

I would do at least 2 of the FX5 and a sump.

+1, even if its the whole motor assembly its self. I have seen the whole assembly locally for $45-50. also maybe replacement seal around lid?

 

[sponger_2]

Lighter sand in most cases promotes better color and the sting is black because of the membrane so lighter sand as well for that.


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the stinger is black???? No, the stinger is white and in lighter sand it is harder to find.
Also, i feel 1 fx5 on an 8x2x2 is not sufficient regardless of what fish are in it.

 

[Keister]

the stinger is black???? No, the stinger is white and in lighter sand it is harder to find.
Also, i feel 1 fx5 on an 8x2x2 is not sufficient regardless of what fish are in it.

The membrane on the outside of the stinger is black, at least on every stingray I have ever seen. The stinger itself is white, but when it first falls off the membrane is still on it so it remains black for a few days. This is when I always find mine.


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[eklikewhoa]

the stinger is black???? No, the stinger is white and in lighter sand it is harder to find.
Also, i feel 1 fx5 on an 8x2x2 is not sufficient regardless of what fish are in it.

agreed