planted start up

[Cichlids]

Well it has been 2 months getting to this point. Just doing everything in my spare time and so I started my journey of getting the bio system going for the first 3 months before I add discus and tetras/corys.

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10 mins into the start up my inline diffuser started to leak a minute later the whole thing broke apart and this is the result.

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I just sent it back to get a new one but that sucks I will bypass that section for now to get the filtration running.

[rickztahone]

Forget an inline diffuser, make yourself a Rex Griggs DIY reactor and never have to worry about this isssue.

[Cichlids]

Just looking how he plumbs it. I think I could build one of those setups.

[Cichlids]

Had no idea that CO2 could make such a difference. I see this tank everyday and do maintenance but I can see a difference in growth. 1 week without CO2 and the last 2 weeks with CO2. I am running a reactor setup on it as opposed to a diffuser.

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[rickztahone]

I love using reactors as opposed to diffusers. I find diffusers to be so intrusive in to the tank.

[Cichlids]

I ran the reactor on the outside of the aquarium and it had a leak because of the bushing that came in the kit. I doubled up the clamps and if it leaks later I will install it inside the tank behind the fibreglass corner where you can't see it.

[rickztahone]

I ran the reactor on the outside of the aquarium and it had a leak because of the bushing that came in the kit. I doubled up the clamps and if it leaks later I will install it inside the tank behind the fibreglass corner where you can't see it.

Do you have a pic? Why didn't you make a reactor yourself? It would have cost you like $10-$15 in parts depending on which check valve you went with.

[Cichlids]

I got this max mix CO2 reactor for 17 bucks so i figured what the heck. I plan to make one on another setup but I just wanted to get this tank going

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[Cichlids]

Moved over the first fish today and going to let the bioload equalize. The discus went into shell shock when I took some of the tank mates out but they seem to come around after the water change and blackworms.

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left the rummynose tetras and corys with the discus and move all the other guys out.

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[Filip]

Nice looking display tank Mike .
What kind of fish are the two groups swimming in the center of the tank?

[Cichlids]

Congo Tetras and Dwarf Rainbows. The only other fish in there are Clown Loaches and Redline Sharks and Otto Catfish.

Not sure after I put the Discus and Rummy Nose Tetras in if I want cherry barbs or Dwarf gouramis or just leave it as is.