Project See-Saw

**jimbo73** · 17th Jul 2015, 19:15

Is been 8 months since i started my 2nd tank. The journey had been full of pain and joy....hence, i termed it as Project See-Saw.

My inaugural setup in Jun 14 was enlightening. Through many trials, I weren't successful in breeding my CRS... Key lessons learned from this setup was the need for a cooler and DI water. The use of fan wasn't economical as the cost for distilled water top-up was hurting my pockets after a few weeks. The fan can only maintain the water temperature at about 28 degree. Together with my inexperience in controlling TDS through the water top-up, my CRS's off-springs started to dwindle..
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ter?highlight=

Finally, I decided to take the plunge and invested in all the equipment necessary for a successful setup. With the info from Aquaticquotient and arofanatic, i began my 2nd journey

Dec 14

All equipment from Fishy Business, Plants from GC and bro James
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**jimbo73** · 17th Jul 2015, 19:42

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Painful cycling......
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This is the worst part of my 2nd project... Couldn't manage the parameters and my plants started to melt away....the tank underwent all kind of issues, brown algae, green algae, BB boom..

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After two months of pain, did a re-scape after the tank had stabilised

Introduced my Bee 2 PRL from AC in Mar
https://youtu.be/u6QqTAiIxuw

Starting to see some results in Apr
https://youtu.be/7A0IJcmyLfc

Started to play with "fire" in PRL setup. From my observation, the Co2 has some negative impact on the shrimplet production and survival (i may be wrong.....) I have scaled down from 1BPS to 0.5 BPS.
https://youtu.be/kHWZXuUUOIU

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Bought a stainless set from TAOBAO. The surface skimmer definitely make the water surface "oil-less"

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Decided to try a series set-up using my spare canister. The most tricky part is to prime the two canisters....So far, the results are satisfying. Those interested can check out the below posts
- http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ilter+canister
- http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/r...-inline.10137/

After 8 months, the Bee2 PRL has ballooned from 10 to more than 50, with many berried mamas
https://youtu.be/an2KlWfb38s

**Bern C** · 17th Jul 2015, 23:22

Nice setup.

**limz_777** · 18th Jul 2015, 10:53

think your lights over power for your plant choice

**jimbo73** · 21st Jul 2015, 18:11

Just dropped by AC this evening and got some alder cones. the assistant was kind-enulf to spare me some frogbits
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**jimbo73** · 9th Sep 2015, 21:12

Update for Sep 15 for my PRL...

https://youtu.be/v0prJ8Q1lKo

**SwordZ** · 9th Sep 2015, 22:02

Nice setup! Regarding your surface skimmer, how you make sure shrimplets don't end up there?

**jimbo73** · 9th Sep 2015, 22:22

Originally Posted by SwordZ

Nice setup! Regarding your surface skimmer, how you make sure shrimplets don't end up there?

i was initially a bit concerned and wrapped a net around it. Eventually took it off as it really restricted the water flow. Currently, i'm just adjusting the level of the skimmer to ensure that the flow is not too strong for any shrimps that are hanging around the skimmer. From my observation, the shrimplets will not wander off to the top. Is only the teenages and adults. As long as your flow is not too strong, they are ok. the skimmer really helpa to remove the surface oil.. Good investment from my humble opinion..

**jimbo73** · 2nd Dec 2015, 19:29

Dec update...

https://youtu.be/_x-wt2VFt1E

**AQMS** · 3rd Dec 2015, 05:22

Awesome!

**koky** · 3rd Dec 2015, 22:10

Inspirational! Results for your persistence.

**Maloocom** · 3rd Dec 2015, 23:05

bro, able to share ur parameters? TDS, PH, Temp, Gh etc. Thx!

**jimbo73** · 4th Dec 2015, 19:45

TDS 140-160
PH 5.8 to 6.2
Temp 24-25
GH - never monitor

**fhan** · 5th Dec 2015, 21:27

Nice bro, the echinodorus plant is iguazu right.

nice plant

cheers

**jimbo73** · 6th Dec 2015, 00:44

Yep the plant is Iguaza from AC

**jimbo73** · 25th Dec 2015, 18:46

My iguana also got decimated by the swarm

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**lizhien** · 22nd Jan 2016, 23:27

Very nice setup! How's the tank doing?

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**jimbo73** · 23rd Jan 2016, 10:31

Originally Posted by lizhien

Very nice setup! How's the tank doing?

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Hi Cole, the tank is doing well and the population is increasing exponentially. From the initial batch of 10 to current hundreds.

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Check out my Jan clip

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**jimbo73** · 13th Jun 2016, 19:29

took the June holidays to clear up the tank. Replaced one of my series Eheim filters with a new 2215. The water looks crystal clear and shrimps are enjoying it.

**jimbo73** · 29th Oct 2016, 14:54

Have been scratching my head on why my PRLs have been dwindling for no apparent reason. Finally came upon this fat lizard that has been hanging around my tank. Went to NTUC on Thurs to get the trap and voila - got him this morning!

Oct 16 Update

https://youtu.be/RnhH6n_lyF4

https://youtu.be/WNjj3NXpNo8