Aph. Australe Questions

[RonWill]

Yes, they might do, but every new solution can inspire to rebuilt the IKEA shelf GORM and STEN.

Hi Pär,
I've been looking at your IKEA killie-rack and thought... if you move the files from the bottom left to the top tier, and the smaller tanks down, you can actually stack another set of tanks since the height clearance looks enough.

Also, having those files at the top means it's safe from 'water accidents'.

I'll post updated pics of my fish rack shortly.

[Capt.]

Does anyone keep snails in with their killiefish? I have some in the tank, only a couple. I've heard that pond snails will eat the eggs, any idea if that is true?

I moved the endlers today and will probably try to catch the snails and get them out too.

[RonWill]

Does anyone keep snails in with their killiefish? I have some in the tank, only a couple. I've heard that pond snails will eat the eggs, any idea if that is true?

Christian,
I have snails everywhere except in the breeding tank and incubation trays.

The snails I have are commonly called 'Ramhorn' and there's another I'm not sure of, but both will take care of scraps and excess food since I tend to feed rather generously.

Naturally, there are more snails in the grow-out trays/containers and if I see snails' egg clusters in my other tanks, I'll collect these and dump them into the grow-outs.

I will avoid Malayan Trumpet Snail or MTS in the breeding tanks since these are known to be fond of fish eggs. They are long conical in shape, like a trumpet, and sometimes hitch-hike on new plant purchases... so beware!

[RonWill]

Pär,

Here's a pic of my killie-rack... and don't laugh! I know it's getting crowded but hey... things just 'happen' :wink:


Click here for the rest of it.

If there're suggestions that'll make life a little easier, it's much appreciated!

Enjoy and I look forward to your comments.

[zmzfam]

Hmm Ron, I like your new setup - more neat and organised. And you can see your fishes better too!

BTW, what did you do the old rack?

[RonWill]

BTW, what did you do the old rack?

Zul, that shelf was already on extended 'shelf-life' (pun intended), having done tour of duty as display shelf, book shelf, LP rack and killie rack.

I've 'retired' it... but I think the foreign worker, who cleans up the estate, think it can still do more... probably helping someone else to be 'more organised'!

[Capt.]

Ron, thanks for the snail advice. I do have some Malayan Trumpet Snails but thankfully they are in my community tank, not the killie breeder one. The snails that are in the killie's tank are similar to the second "unknown" ones you posted. I believe mine are just known as common pond snails but not sure. Either way I am going to try to get them all out of there, so the eggs will be safe.

Thanks again.

[froo]

... if you move the files from the bottom left to the top tier, and the smaller tanks down, you can actually stack another set of tanks since the height clearance looks enough.

Also, having those files at the top means it's safe from 'water accidents'

Thanks for the advice. Im not satisfied with my tank-rack. To many free spaces and too many diffrent shapes of tanks. But its too late to rebuilt the space between the "floors".

Rack-advice No 1: First plan, think and sketch then bulit, its hard to rebuilt when all tanks are filled with water.

Rack-idea No 2: try to find, buy or built as many similar tanks as possible, it will give a nice look.

Look at this house filled with exellent killie-racks
http://www.alfanita.com Fishroom

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/Pär

[RonWill]

Thanks for the advice. Im not satisfied with my tank-rack. To many free spaces and too many diffrent shapes of tanks. But its too late to rebuilt the space between the "floors".

Your tanks aren't that big per se, but can still be heavy if you've used alot of substrate, driftwood and large stones. I think if you empty most of the water, it's still manageable. All you need is a large bucket/pail to return the water, and a friend :wink: (4 hands are better than 2!)

Rack-advice No 1: First plan, think and sketch then bulit, its hard to rebuilt when all tanks are filled with water.

I wouldn't move anything around, even if I have a strong back. A filled tank, even a small one, is quite heavy!

Planning is also required for semi-permanent fixtures like;
electrical outlets, plumbing pipes, air manifolds and lighting units. Discharge point a must if flow-through system is considered.

Rack-idea No 2: try to find, buy or built as many similar tanks as possible, it will give a nice look.

Yes, that much I can agree! It's also cheaper if you made all the tanks at the same time too! Being smaller, it's easier if one decides to remove it for cleaning and modification.

Look at this house filled with exellent killie-racks

That is very impressive!! I wonder how long it takes to change water in all those tanks and to feed!
Then again, if I do that in my apartment... I'll have to sleep outside!

(How to get "Mr. X wrote:" instead of "Quote:")

Eeasy! just type "[ quote = "froo" ]" (without the spacings.)

[froo]

Hmmm...this thread went off-topic. Maybe a new "Tank-rack" should be formed. Are there more of us that want to share ideas and pictures of their solutions I love to see them.

Eeasy! just type "[ quote = "froo" ]" (without the spacings.)

It works, thank you!

...and a friend (4 hands are better than 2!)

I agree but two friends 4 hands are better than your own :wink: . Sorry I just talk nonsense, its friday and I just want to go home from work . Have a lovely and fishy weekend!
/Pär

[Debbbear]

Ron,
Your rack looks nice,and I am not surprized to see it crowded! And I'm sure that you will find a way to add a few more things.
Hubby got a metal heavy duty rack for me. Was I ever tickled!! I also thought that I had lots of room ....but today I need to add a 10 gal. for the Fp. gardneri mamfensis.I wonder were I can squeeze it on. I need to remove the parents from the fry so that the parents can start all over again, as I can never find her eggs so I just do it her way!!!

[Capt.]

Well thanks for all your help folks! Today I found 6 eggs and am really happy with that! I guess the snails and/or endlers were eating the eggs but they have now been removed and everything is well.

[zmzfam]

That's good news! Keep feeding the pair and I'm sure you will get more eggs. Next step is to make sure that the eggs don't fungus during incubation - but IME australes eggs are quite hardy and don't fungus easily.