JadeIceGreen's Sanzon Iwagumi

[JadeIceGreen]

I suggest to put the Bio Rio on net, make it easier to clean the filter later on.

Yeah, I figured out the same thing right after I dumped all the Bio Rio in.
I am looking for a good quality net that can last a long time and was wondering if any LFS carries this?

http://www.seachem.com/Products/prod...es/TheBag.html


The current net that I am using for my activated carbon is the normal one and I don't think it will last very long.

[Shadow]

I use laundry bag from neighbourhood shop but need to remove the zipper afraid later rust inside the filter.

[JadeIceGreen]

I use laundy bag from neighbourhood shop but need to remove the zipper afraid later rust inside the filter.

I was also thinking about that.. those bags are really high quality. But if you remove the zipper, than it can't be opened anymore right?

[Shadow]

I was also thinking about that.. those bags are really high quality. But if you remove the zipper, than it can't be opened anymore right?

I just use cable tie.

[neon]

"laundry" meant to be soaked in water, and that what it is for , right ?

I used 2 inside my canister for 4+ years already.

[blue33]

Things to take note is the net must not be too small hole in between, it will collect lots of dirts before your Bio-Rio could do the job for you. It'll lead to even more problem later on.

[JadeIceGreen]

Things to take note is the net must not be too small hole in between, it will collect lots of dirts before your Bio-Rio could do the job for you. It'll lead to even more problem later on.

This is a very good tip. Thanks!

[StanChung]

I'm just using the blue sponge to block the 'bio rio' and also double up as mechanical filtration. Pour everything out in to pail and scoop back in after rinsing.

[JadeIceGreen]

I'm just using the blue sponge to block the 'bio rio' and also double up as mechanical filtration. Pour everything out in to pail and scoop back in after rinsing.

Do you think it would be better to use a net and not use the blue sponge?

[JadeIceGreen]

Test Results for Day 17 (Monday, 02/02/2009)

PH – 6.2
GH - Did not test.
KH – 2.5
NO2 – 5.0
NH3/NH4 – 0
CO2 level 47.32 ppm approximately


Green thread/hair algae is a minor problem at the moment but easily removed with a toothbrush. And of all algae that my tank needs to suffer from, thread/hair algae is the easiest to be rid off as Yamato shrimps and SAEs are known to eat them so I'm kind of relieved.

The one part of the tank that I have been not cleaning till today is my CO2 diffuser, so I broke out my Clean Bottle/Superge and here are some pictures.





(pardon the flash)

[ghim]

A fish tank must have fish. There is really this saying. That's why my 2 fish tanks always have fish.

Using a net for filter media is more for easy removal. I too find it easier to pout everything out in a pail.

I am using ADA Superge to clean my glass wares. But only realised it is just diluted chlroine water. Nearly bought the ADA Clean Bottle out of vanity, but it is just bottle, thus skipped the purchase.

[JadeIceGreen]

A fish tank must have fish. There is really this saying. That's why my 2 fish tanks always have fish.

Using a net for filter media is more for easy removal. I too find it easier to pout everything out in a pail.

I am using ADA Superge to clean my glass wares. But only realised it is just diluted chlroine water. Nearly bought the ADA Clean Bottle out of vanity, but it is just bottle, thus skipped the purchase.

I want to have fish! But I can't.. The tank has not cycled yet, hopefully by this week's end.

Yeah, I know lots of people use other stuffs to clean out their glassware which is much cheaper than Superge, but I wanted to try it out.

Clean Bottle is the cutest but most unnecessary thing I have bought from ADA. But I could not resist since it was so cute and nicely designed, looks great with all my other ADA bottles.

[JadeIceGreen]

Day 18, FTS

And as you can see, perfect white CO2 diffuser after an overnight bathe in Clean Bottle and Superge.

[StanChung]

I got one too. :LOL: My superge is somehow as powerful after a year. Still more than half a bottle left. Did you shorten the glass tip of the CO2 diffusor? Don't recall it being that short.

Filter media with net or without is entirely up to you. I bought the laundry net too but just didn't get round to using it as I decommissioned my 2217 after installing the 2036.

[JadeIceGreen]

I got one too. :LOL: My superge is somehow as powerful after a year. Still more than half a bottle left. Did you shorten the glass tip of the CO2 diffusor? Don't recall it being that short.

Filter media with net or without is entirely up to you. I bought the laundry net too but just didn't get round to using it as I decommissioned my 2217 after installing the 2036.

My CO2 diffuser comes like that..

Alright, I'll see if I can get Seachem's net, if I can't, then I will contemplate further.

[Viper007]

Bro, your tank is getting nicer liao! Congrats

[Shadow]

Day 18, FTS

And as you can see, perfect white CO2 diffuser after an overnight bathe in Clean Bottle and Superge.

expensive version bleach

[Viper007]

expensive version bleach

That is why we can all appreciate his setup more!

Keep it up Jade!

[ghim]

Time to "Superge" your rocks too!

Will be seeing some trimming in a week's time.

[blue33]

Appreciate the exp... stuff only... Sigh...