um... is bare glass and sphagnum aquascaping?

**oneSockShort** · 17th Jun 2008, 23:31

i introduced myself a while back and people responded asking to
see the fishroom that i started in November 2006.

Wackytpt suggested a start a new thread in 'aquascaping'.

i don't think i'd call my tanks aquascaped, especially checking out
what some of you have done to make your tanks look like gardens.

but, here are some pics anyway

**Panut** · 17th Jun 2008, 23:46

I guess if you meant to aquascape the tank, then it will be called aquascaping no matter what the result is, however if it isn't, then i guess it is not called an aquascape..

cheers,

Btw, Impressive load of tanks you have! Will build myself one in the near future! hehe..

**Jervis** · 18th Jun 2008, 00:08

Oh my!!! That's very impressive... seems like your fish room is about the same size as my entire flat

**celticfish** · 18th Jun 2008, 00:09

Wowzers!!

We can tell you pretty hardcore from the numbers of tanks mentioned in your introduction thread but the microscope seals the deal!

What's housed in the plastics "condominium" in the centre o the first picture?

Most importantly, for me at least, what's your water change regime?!?
Must be quite back-breaking with the number of tanks...

Oh, and how about the sponges?
How often do you clean them, if ever?

And feeding too!

Man, I have so many questions for you...

**oneSockShort** · 18th Jun 2008, 03:08

thanks for the support! i thought i might get laughed off the forum
with my bare tanks!

i did go a bit overboard with the microscope, but you can't
beat it for checking paramecium cultures or checking for
killie eggs in peat moss.

the plastic condo is a plastic nut and bolt holder that i got at the
hardware store, i used hot glue to seal the little drain holes in
each drawer so i could hatch out killies in them. works good,
i have the little cork board next to it so i can keep track of
what i have in each drawer!

in the last pic you can get clear view of the plastic 55 gallon
drum i use to age water. i have to fill it twice a week and
only change 1/3 -1/2 of each tank depending on the fish
load and how 'messy' it looks. i have a hose run from the
utility tub in the laundry room to refill it and there is a pump
attached to the white hose that is used to fill the tanks up.
i still have to siphon water into a bucket and carry it out
to get rid of it. the water here is about neutral and about
140ms TDS, i think that makes it 5-6 dH. except for one
or two special cases, i don't condition the water except
to add 1 teaspoon of salt per gallon.

i let the sponges go a while before squeezing them out
in the drained off tank water. i have a pretty light fish
load in most of them.

i feed almost exclusively live food. grindal worms and bbs
mostly but black worms for the big guys, micro worms, vinegar
eels, paramecium for the little guys. i have a few fruitfly cultures
too but most of the fish don't seem to notice them, not to
mention they are a pain to feed. i still keep them around though.
other than live they get frozen bloodworms now and again.
it seems that i spend more time with the livefood than i do
with the fish some days!

**ranmasatome** · 18th Jun 2008, 03:23

Wonderful setup!!! When i get my own place... its construction time!!! Its an inspiration to see all your tanks set up nicely..

And talk about spending time with the feed...haha... i know how that feel... so weird...hahaha

**StanChung** · 18th Jun 2008, 03:54

Wow, how do you keep the termites at bay? j/k.

I think it's rather nice and cosy and I immediately guessed killies! LOL.
Would love to see the many species you keep.

**properfool** · 18th Jun 2008, 13:37

OH man.... over here that's not a fish room. that's a fish farm ...

**zyblack** · 18th Jun 2008, 14:08

Nice set of racks you got! (pardon the pun)

Constructed the racks yourself from pre-fabricated wooden panels?

Looks like a mini-laboratory in there. Other killies, what fishes do you keep?