the SH tank size disscussion thread...

[I'm a natural blue]

I also keep my tank warmer than most

What temperature do you keep?

 

[vlangel]

Everyone's tanks are so nice! I don't know why my water is always cloudy. I guess it has been a bit since we have done a water change. Plus I assume that there have been more fry that I haven't been able to save. The one batch I got was cuz the male was in a hospital tank when he gave birth and that was at least a couple hundred. The 2nd time I was only able to recover 15 from this tank.

No chiller on this tank either. Reef octopus hob skimmer. In addition to 2 erectus, there's a yellow watchman, green clown goby, and a purple fire fish.

You could try vacuming the sand along with adding carbon. It is unbelievable how much gunk gets caught in the sand.

 

[AlexaAzure81]

^ nice lil tank. maybe run some carbon or filter floss to polish the water? I cant wait to have SH buddies.

Thank you! I'll look into it!

 

[I'm a natural blue]

How is the tank coming along @Devaji ?

 

[AlexaAzure81]

What temperature do you keep?

76-78.

I was going to drop it down to 74, but I've had issues with gas bubble disease (which I treated with generic diamox), so I didn't. I figure if my water was too oxygenated if I cool it down it will be even more oxygenated. Plus they are breeding so they must be happy.

 

[AlexaAzure81]

You could try vacuming the sand along with adding carbon. It is unbelievable how much gunk gets caught in the sand.

I will try it this evening. I think a lot gets caught with the plants too.

 

[Annette Garcia]

I have a custom built seahorse tank 24"x24"x36"high 90g. I have 5 erectus 2 males and 1 female and 2 unknown.

 

[Devaji]

How is the tank coming along @Devaji ?

its coming got the lights the skimmer should be here on Monday. need to order the plumbing parts and the overflow box as
also got a cart full of goodies from BRS just need to check out.
I slacked on ordering the overflow box last week was thinking I might go with a non drilled life reef box so I don't have to drill.

 

[I'm a natural blue]

76-78.

I was going to drop it down to 74, but I've had issues with gas bubble disease (which I treated with generic diamox), so I didn't. I figure if my water was too oxygenated if I cool it down it will be even more oxygenated. Plus they are breeding so they must be happy.

Thats curious to me...what is the correlation of higher temps vs. cooler and using Diamox? Everything I read suggests 74 and below to prevent bacterial growth (bad bacteria that is). Can you not treat with that med at lower temps?

 

[I'm a natural blue]

its coming got the lights the skimmer should be here on Monday. need to order the plumbing parts and the overflow box as
also got a cart full of goodies from BRS just need to check out.
I slacked on ordering the overflow box last week was thinking I might go with a non drilled life reef box so I don't have to drill.

Exciting!!!!

 

[I'm a natural blue]

76-78.

I was going to drop it down to 74, but I've had issues with gas bubble disease (which I treated with generic diamox), so I didn't. I figure if my water was too oxygenated if I cool it down it will be even more oxygenated. Plus they are breeding so they must be happy.

Ok, so I read this again and I'm gathering that highly oxygenated water causes GBD? I haven't had to deal with it and i don't know much about it. Guess I have yet another topic to research!

 

[Annette Garcia]

Why did this happen to your fish? The cause likely lies in the temperature of your tank’s water and the way that gases (nitrogen or oxygen) react to it. Higher- temperature and lower-pressure water causes more dissolved gases to leave solution. By contrast, lower-temperature and higher-pressure water does a better job of keeping the gases dissolved.

 

[vlangel]

Ok, so I read this again and I'm gathering that highly oxygenated water causes GBD? I haven't had to deal with it and i don't know much about it. Guess I have yet another topic to research!

I am not an expert but most experienced keepers and breeders on seahorse.org do not believe highly oxygenated water causes GBD. I don't think the definitive cause is known but it may be from too much dissolved organics in the water column. Nearly all experienced keepers say that temperatures below 75 and keeping up water quality with husbandry and water changes should nearly prevent GBD. If multiple occurrences happen try stepping up water quality as the first remedy against more reoccurences.

 

[I'm a natural blue]

I am not an expert but most experienced keepers and breeders on seahorse.org do not believe highly oxygenated water causes GBD. I don't think the definitive cause is known but it may be from too much dissolved organics in the water column. Nearly all experienced keepers say that temperatures below 75 and keeping up water quality with husbandry and water changes should nearly prevent GBD. If multiple occurrences happen try stepping up water quality as the first remedy against more reoccurences.

That is exactly my understanding as well. Which, is why I am confused about post #25 stating not reducing temp/over oxygenated water and the use of diamox. I've never dealt with gbd or medicating with diamox so I wanted to know if there is a contraindication, if you will. The better the water quality/lower nutrient/lower temp would reduce the likelihood of bad bacteria hence reduce the oppurtunity for gbd to develop. I had a conversation with Dan at SHS yesterday in fact, about gbd and causes but not any contraindications using Diamox. I wish I had asked him.

 

[vlangel]

That is exactly my understanding as well. Which, is why I am confused about post #25 stating not reducing temp/over oxygenated water and the use of diamox. I've never dealt with gbd or medicating with diamox so I wanted to know if there is a contraindication, if you will. The better the water quality/lower nutrient/lower temp would reduce the likelihood of bad bacteria hence reduce the oppurtunity for gbd to develop. I had a conversation with Dan at SHS yesterday in fact, about gbd and causes but not any contraindications using Diamox. I wish I had asked him.

My understanding is the lower temperature is ok when using diamox.

 

[I'm a natural blue]

My understanding is the lower temperature is ok when using diamox.

That makes compete logical sense to me! Reduced temp=less pathogen growth while treating pathogens. Increase O2 levels to combat stress and promote healing and well being. Then again, not all medicines work the way we think they should so I need clarity as I just had this (GBS) issue with Clyde yesterday. I had to do my first pouch evacuation. I'm putting a call in to Dan on Friday. Hopefully he is available and I am going to confirm this with him. @Devaji I hope you do not feel I jacked your post! @vlangel I can let you know what he says if you'd like.

 

[vlangel]

@vlangel I can let you know what he says if you'd like.

Thanks, that would be great, I am always looking to learn as well and I respect everything Dan says.

 

[I'm a natural blue]

Thanks, that would be great, I am always looking to learn as well and I respect everything Dan says.

Very well. I will messege you after I speak to him.