After waiting for 2 + years for my L046 Zebras

[Charlyc11]

Moving over to the 20 Gallon tank. They will be lost in there.

[danotaylor]

Awesome Chuck “ZebKing”

[Charlyc11]

Small video update from my security camera.

[danotaylor]

You show us L046…I see a few new acrylic tanks

[Charlyc11]

The new 20 g not in use yet I had it all cycled and ready but after a few days in the new tank 9 died. So I transferred back to the cube and the seem to be ok. I will wait a bit till I do that again but when I do, I will use the seeded sponge filters I have in the adult tank where they were spawned. I really don't want to lose anymore and I will only move the larger ones. The adult tank has plenty of seeded filtration plus the sump.

[danotaylor]

That’s peculiar mate. Legit downer. Do you think it was ammonia of some type of contaminant from the new acrylic?

[Charlyc11]

That’s peculiar mate. Legit downer. Do you think it was ammonia of some type of contaminant from the new acrylic?

I ran that tank for weeks and many water changes It was fully cycled and tested with two different test kits. I really don't know the cause but before I use I will certainly disinfect with hydrogen peroxide 3% diluted with water 1:1. Also only add some juvenile corydoras first (I have plenty of them) and give it a week or so and observe.

[jwcarlson]

Stinks you lost some young ones, Chuck

[danotaylor]

I ran that tank for weeks and many water changes It was fully cycled and tested with two different test kits. I really don't know the cause but before I use I will certainly disinfect with hydrogen peroxide 3% diluted with water 1:1. Also only add some juvenile corydoras first (I have plenty of them) and give it a week or so and observe.

That’s weird mate. Bummer. Sounds like a great plan

[Second Hand Pat]

Acrylic is suppose to be inert. Perhaps ask the company who made the tank and even check reviews. I want to get a acrylic 90 in the near future so would you recommend this company or avoid?
Pat

[Charlyc11]

Acrylic is suppose to be inert. Perhaps ask the company who made the tank and even check reviews. I want to get a acrylic 90 in the near future so would you recommend this company or avoid?
Pat

This is not my first acrylic tank. I bought new my 125 from Clear For life, and my 90 was used but never had a problem. I have it now the 20-Gallon with 5 corydoras and so far, they are ok. The only difference is the sponge filter is one from my 55-gallon L046 tank already seeded instead of the two Hygger sponges that I used while cycling the tank. I love my acrylics, but you have to follow the marketplace on FB (used tank) or keep track of the sales going on in PetSmart they usually have the best deals. I would still highly recommend Clear for Life they are well built and reasonable on sale prices but if you find one used you can save a lot of money. I paid used $300 for my 90-Gallon and right now PetSmart wants $1349.99 and their sales run between 20 to 40 % off.