Hi-tech Set-up

[Matt]

I’ve really taken it to the next level with my Aphanius “tank”.

[thelizzious]

QUOTE (Matt @ Sep 25 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’ve really taken it to the next level with my Aphanius “tank”.

Spectacular spartanic ! (just practicing my english vocabulary)

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[Mark Duffill]

Wow Matt, You will be giving Takashi Amano a run for his money soon

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[Malti]

are those cat furballs?

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[Eyrie]

I wondered where my wigs had gone ….

How big’s the “tank”, and how many Aphanius do you have?

[Matt]

Ha cheers guys. Mark the tub is about 30″L x 15″W and there are 8 juvie Aphanius mento in there. They’re getting twice daily feeds at the minute (one dry, one frozen) and are doing very well. The “wigs” are wool spawning mops although I may remove these to be honest.

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[ulster exile]

I’ve heard of these wool mops being used before (not bred anything so excuse my ignorance!). Is there any particular type of wool to use out of interest? wondering if there are any dies etc added to the wool to get it a particular colour…? Why don’t you like the wool mops?

As for filamentous algae – you can have some of my cladophora if you want – I seem to grow it for a pasttime in my wee tank, although I culled as much of it as possible last night.

[thelizzious]

QUOTE (Matt @ Sep 25 2008, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ha cheers guys. Mark the tub is about 30″L x 15″W and there are 8 juvie Aphanius mento in there. They’re getting twice daily feeds at the minute (one dry, one frozen) and are doing very well. The “wigs” are wool spawning mops although I may remove these to be honest.

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Malti

Participant

QUOTE (ulster exile @ Sep 25 2008, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’ve heard of these wool mops being used before (not bred anything so excuse my ignorance!). Is there any particular type of wool to use out of interest? wondering if there are any dies etc added to the wool to get it a particular colour…? Why don’t you like the wool mops?

As for filamentous algae – you can have some of my cladophora if you want – I seem to grow it for a pasttime in my wee tank, although I culled as much of it as possible last night.

a friend of mine who’s in killis uses the fabric from mops (new ones of course) much better than wool as it tends to fray

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Matt

Keymaster

QUOTE (ulster exile @ Sep 25 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’ve heard of these wool mops being used before (not bred anything so excuse my ignorance!). Is there any particular type of wool to use out of interest? wondering if there are any dies etc added to the wool to get it a particular colour…? Why don’t you like the wool mops?

As for filamentous algae – you can have some of my cladophora if you want – I seem to grow it for a pasttime in my wee tank, although I culled as much of it as possible last night.

It’s acrylic yarn Chrissy, natural wool is no good as it rots. No dyes added after purchase although I presume it is dyed in some way. You can use any colour you fancy.

It’s not that I don’t like mops in general, just that these Aphanius will eat their spawn and I have a hunch it’ll be more difficult for them to find eggs in the algae as it’s much finer and more complex in structure.

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deskio

Participant

Ben many thanks for this four parter. Out of interest the background- is that a chalkboard which you’ve installed or a wall painted with chalkboard paint? Love to see a review of that when you have the time

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doklam45

Participant

thanks for your help

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peterparkerrbu

Participant

I was very impressed when I found your writing. I’ll come back often after word search bookmarking!

[Malti]

QUOTE (ulster exile @ Sep 25 2008, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’ve heard of these wool mops being used before (not bred anything so excuse my ignorance!). Is there any particular type of wool to use out of interest? wondering if there are any dies etc added to the wool to get it a particular colour…? Why don’t you like the wool mops?

As for filamentous algae – you can have some of my cladophora if you want – I seem to grow it for a pasttime in my wee tank, although I culled as much of it as possible last night.

a friend of mine who’s in killis uses the fabric from mops (new ones of course) much better than wool as it tends to fray

[Matt]

QUOTE (ulster exile @ Sep 25 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I’ve heard of these wool mops being used before (not bred anything so excuse my ignorance!). Is there any particular type of wool to use out of interest? wondering if there are any dies etc added to the wool to get it a particular colour…? Why don’t you like the wool mops?

As for filamentous algae – you can have some of my cladophora if you want – I seem to grow it for a pasttime in my wee tank, although I culled as much of it as possible last night.

It’s acrylic yarn Chrissy, natural wool is no good as it rots. No dyes added after purchase although I presume it is dyed in some way. You can use any colour you fancy.

It’s not that I don’t like mops in general, just that these Aphanius will eat their spawn and I have a hunch it’ll be more difficult for them to find eggs in the algae as it’s much finer and more complex in structure.

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[deskio]

Ben many thanks for this four parter. Out of interest the background- is that a chalkboard which you’ve installed or a wall painted with chalkboard paint? Love to see a review of that when you have the time

[doklam45]

thanks for your help

[peterparkerrbu]

I was very impressed when I found your writing. I’ll come back often after word search bookmarking!

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