MadridKid's 10 Gallon Journal

[MadridKid]

I will be sharing my 10 gal. with all of you now. From here on out I will try to document all the additions and adjustments I make to the tank. i'll try and post pictures tonight..

 

[jamiejay09]

cant wait to see your creation

 

[Newman]

same .

 

[MadridKid]

Photo Update

anyone know why large amounts of bubbles accumulated on the silicone lining? i just have a mixture of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and water in there..

 

[xarumitzu]

anyone know why large amounts of bubbles accumulated on the silicone lining? i just have a mixture of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, and water in there..

My best guess would be that unlike the glass which is smooth, the silicone lining has a bunch of teeny-tiny holes that allow air bubbles to form in them. They should go away after a while though.

 

[Newman]

or it could be the peroxide.
lol a tank is a nice way to start

 

[MadridKid]

i could post pics of buckets of water too if you wanna see those... ha

 

[Newman]

lolz .

 

[marcel]

Hi

Cant wait to see your 10g project unfold*thumbsups

 

[MadridKid]

have decided to go the cheaper route on preparations for the live plants i will be adding... hopefully it'll be alright seeing that the plants wont have the best substrate available to them... we'll see.

 

[MadridKid]

Ok, I have hit a wall with this project. Previously before I decided to redo the tank, i was keeping a betta in there. This betta had been also swimming around in an unknown filth that was consuming the waters of the tank. Now I have been seeing signs of this filth re emerging even after all my preperations... It may be awhile before you here from me on this journal of mine...

 

[Newman]

what is this filth? can you describe or define it?

 

[MadridKid]

its like a white flakey/ash looking dust that will cover the water

 

[Newman]

you mean like an oil coat on top of the water surface or tiny dust particles covering the water surface?

 

[ValRasbora]

you mean like an oil coat on top of the water surface or tiny dust particles covering the water surface?

I had both once in a 1 gallon bowl. What is it?

 

[MadridKid]

 

[Newman]

dust from the air and a combo of protein coat. make sure the tank is completely covered.