Tank for Babies

[bmoraski]

working on my sons 10g tank and there are still babies in it ,and every time i try to vacuum i disturb and munch ! there goes a few more.
i was just thinking how about a small 2.5 gal tank for babies until big enough to put in general population. and perhaps ( i hope i never need )a quarantine tank when its got no babies
just curious how hard the smaller tanks are to maintain ???
i know my sons 10g takes much more work than my 20 g
thanks in advance

 

[BlueStraggler]

Do you have that 2.5 already? If not I suggest going bigger if you can. a 10 or 5 at least.
With a sponge filter, it shouldn't be too hard to keep clean because in a fry tank you wouldn't use any gravel.

 

[bmoraski]

Do you have that 2.5 already? If not I suggest going bigger if you can. a 10 or 5 at least.
With a sponge filter, it shouldn't be too hard to keep clean because in a fry tank you wouldn't use any gravel.

i dont have yet
i was thinking 2.5 because by the time i get it cycled i might be able to save some fry
the next tank will be at least 50g but thats not for a while
im just tired of losing babies and figured a 2.5g tank would fit perfect next to my 20g LOL

thanks Blue

 

[brian1973]

Ok you already have a 10G right? Buy another 10G, purchase the identical filter that your current 10G has, take the bio media or filter cartridge out of the established 10G and install it into the new filter, this will pretty much complete your cycle on your new tank. I personally dont see where the "smaller tanks are harder to maintain" theory come from but I understand the logic behind it but if the bioload is correct then it really isnt any different IMO.

For the price of a 2.5 or even 5G I would just buy another 10G. The last 5G I bought (for a tarantula in november) was $5 more than a 10G.

 

[bmoraski]

Ok you already have a 10G right? Buy another 10G, purchase the identical filter that your current 10G has, take the bio media or filter cartridge out of the established 10G and install it into the new filter, this will pretty much complete your cycle on your new tank. I personally dont see where the "smaller tanks are harder to maintain" theory come from but I understand the logic behind it but if the bioload is correct then it really isnt any different IMO.

For the price of a 2.5 or even 5G I would just buy another 10G. The last 5G I bought (for a tarantula in november) was $5 more than a 10G.

thanks Brian
you know im just pricing and your right i might as well go with another 10g
and luckily i have established media.
this all started with my sons 10g ! LOL
im definatly getting carried away !
please stop me !! LOL

 

[homebunnyj]

Hey, we can't stop you, we all have MTS and there is no known cure!

I agree with Brian about the 10. The bigger the tank, the easier it should be to keep nitrates down anyway.