120 gal

[Disco_Jr]

this is my new 120 gal rr setup iv had it for 2 1/2 months
in my 120 gal i have
4 angles
4 pearl gouramis
2 male dwarf gouramis
2 female dwarf gouramis
5 red eye tetra
5 black tetra
2 sharks dont know what kind

i have a problem
i would like to get some live plants to put in it but all the live plants i have had died in my other 2 tanks (20gal and 30gal) and i dont know why

here is a link to my ftp
120 gal

this is my 30 gal with a clown knife 13" , a pacu , a blue gourmi and a few gold fish to feed the clown knife

i have a few questions
1 will i need a biger tank for the clown knife and if so what size should i get
2 how much should i feed my clown knife ( i am feeding him 2 to 3 gold fish a day ) and is there other foods that he can eat rite now he is only eating gold fish (which i keep 20 to 90 of in my 20 gal ) which are not all the same size some are small and some are biger. i dont want to starve him but dont want to be waisting my money on food he really doesnt need to eat??

here is a link to me 30 gal
clown knife

[Stang69]

i would like to get some live plants to put in it but all the live plants i have had died in my other 2 tanks (20gal and 30gal) and i dont know why


Ok lets start here.

Ph is alot of problem when it comes to live plants. Most plants (most I say because there are differnt kinds etc) will like a ph of around 6.0 to 7.0. Also available co2 and type of substraite is alot. There is a gravel sold by fosters and smiths I cant remember the name tonight ill have to find it in the am but anyways designed just for plants. Also the introduction of bog wood will help you keep the ph just about right. I am not a plant expert by anymeans but know a little bit.


this is my 30 gal with a clown knife 13" , a pacu , a blue gourmi and a few gold fish to feed the clown knife


Ok be ready to upgrade quickly that clown knife will get 2 to 4 feet in length and sometimes 20 inches at his or her hump. Also the Pacu will get HUGE!

In all actuallity the pacu is a vegitarian. He will however eat what food is available to him IE feeders. I wouldnt recomend feeders as they are high in fat and oils that will shut down the liver function and also shorten the lifespan of said fish's.

For food I would ween them both off feeders and fed them sep. if possiable. Ghost shrimp is ideal right now and can be bought live. You can also go to the local supermarket and buy whole shrimp to feed them. With the shrimp I would soak them in water for about 20 min before feeding and then drain off excess water as it will contain po4.(phos)

Anyways Im beat Ill find the link on the gravel fer ya in the am.


HTH

Jeff

[Disco_Jr]

thx
Jeff


well i havent checked the ph yet going to do that in the morning along with every other thing you can check and i will post it then

on the blog wood is that like drift wood and if so can i throw a dry pice in my sump or do i have to condishion it first


for the clown do you think he would be able to live out side in a diy 1000 - 2000 gal tank

[Disco_Jr]

oops forgot yea the pacu is being feed flake food

[Disco_Jr]

oops forgot to say that for an outdoor tank of that size will i need to be real concerned about temp i live in louisiana where it almost never drops below freezing and never stays there for more than 2 days
thx

[Stang69]

Here is a link to a VERY VERY VERY big outside tank with some pacu and such in it.

On the bog wood you can go to www.aquaruimdriftwood.com

I willl send you a link in a pm about th substrate as they arent a sponsor here.

[Disco_Jr]

i dont think you posted the link to the big out door tank