zennzzo;2102571; said:
No, not Dr. Who. That's that Sci Fi guy.
Dr. Joe is the reigning king if the DIY section. He has done it all.
WHAT KIND OF TANKS ARE EASY TO MAINTAIN
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No, not Dr. Who. That's that Sci Fi guy.
Dr. Joe is the reigning king if the DIY section. He has done it all.
Well a real answer to the original question is easy. I have a 10 gallon hex which is extremely low maintenance. It contains alot of java moss and has 1 female betta in it. But about a month or so ago I dumped about 20 peacock fry in it and they take care of cleaning most of the bottom and leftovers. I have this tank overfiltered with a 20 gallon HOB filter and no heater (it's by a window). The only thing I ever do is about 1 time a month I have take a little bit of water out and replace it with fresh. I have also helped out the filtration and have a spider plant growing out of my HOB filter. I think this is the easiest tank I have ever had to take care of.
OH! that, Dr.Joe...the Moderator...CHOMPERS;2104323; said:
I thought you were talking about a Dr. Joe who could help me clap my hands better...
zennzzo;2101678; said:
I like the way you think. You would fit in well in Indy.
OK, so here's what I'm thinking. We go to the junkyard and pick up a couple of windshield wiper arms and motors. We mount them to the from of the tank stands. Then, we have to go find some of those Lexus/BMW rain sensors and put them on the tanks. Viola!! You have a tank wiping system that will keep those unsightly water stains away!!
How's that for Indy Style???
What can we do for automatic gravel vacs? I know we can get one of those pool bottom cleaners that clean on there own!
Sweet, I think we are getting somewhere now!
Sweet, I think we are getting somewhere now!
I haven't read through the whole thread, but as far as low maintenance goes, the best thing you can do is not overstock the tank, and to keep it away from bright sunlight to prevent algae growth. The key is finding balance. As a balanced tank matures, it moves closer and closer to equilibrium. You'll need top & mid-water feeders as well as scavengers. Shrimp are great scavengers because they eat about anything and move everywhere in the tank, so they pick stuff off of plants and other places the bottom feeding fish don't go.
We have a very balanced, lightly stocked 29 gallon tank that only gets a 30% water change about every 3 weeks to a month. All of our animals in this tank are long lived happy as can be.
We have a very balanced, lightly stocked 29 gallon tank that only gets a 30% water change about every 3 weeks to a month. All of our animals in this tank are long lived happy as can be.
See you guys are always thinkng...Pharaoh;2118772; said:I like the way you think. You would fit in well in Indy.
OK, so here's what I'm thinking. We go to the junkyard and pick up a couple of windshield wiper arms and motors. We mount them to the from of the tank stands. Then, we have to go find some of those Lexus/BMW rain sensors and put them on the tanks. Viola!! You have a tank wiping system that will keep those unsightly water stains away!!
How's that for Indy Style???
***Visions of "PIMP MY TANK" show go danging in my head***Dracor;2118971; said:What can we do for automatic gravel vacs? I know we can get one of those pool bottom cleaners that clean on there own!
Sweet, I think we are getting somewhere now!
you guys can go around the country and pick unsuspecting fishkeepers and pimp their tank...yeah that's it...I'll be first!...
zennzzo;2119082; said:See you guys are always thinkng...
***Visions of "PIMP MY TANK" show go danging in my head***
you guys can go around the country and pick unsuspecting fishkeepers and pimp their tank...yeah that's it...I'll be first!...
That would rock!. I would be down for that if we could get the sponsors. Maybe we'll do something like Ice out a fish breeding cave. Thet way, the fems will really want him.
