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what do I need for a fry tank setup?

Discussion in 'Livebearer Fish' started by Anonymous, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    O, I'm wondering, what would I to set a fry tank up, I'm just wondering if the idea going around in my head is the right Idea.

    I thinking
    10 gallon tank that bare bottom
    a sponge filter or two
    and a heater

    Would I need anything else for a fry tank?

    note: I looked it up on the search and got really only mentions of it, not details on them.
     
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  2. MOD_Dawn

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    For a fry tank/quarantine tank you got it right.
    Bare bottom
    cover top to prevent suicides
    Sponge filter
    Heater
    Light (on timer)..can do without...but I wouldn't
    maybe toss in some breeder grass with something to weigh it down (rock comes to mind)...to make they feel secure
    Can cover it on all 3 sides for qt to reduce stress.
     
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    OK cool, If I get a cover it will be a cheap one piece of glass or plastic, I could throw my soon to be old 20 gallon tank light on it, that is if the bulb light set up will fit on my 20 gallon.
     
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    Wouldn't count on the light fitting on it. Hoods can be found really cheap on ebay or thrift stores for a 10g.
    That or use a gooseneck lamp and position it behind/over the tank.
     
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  5. Anonymous

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    where I'm planing to put my tank the gooseneck would be on my 20 gallon tank. I bet I can get a sheet of Plexiglas for my tank at the local hardware store for like 5 to 10 bucks, and it will be faster then ebay, and may not need the clean that the thrift store may need.

    but I will check the thrift store first, it only a block if that away from the hardware store.
     
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    Plexi glass would work, light diffuser, small piece of glass, etc.
     
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    Light diffuser??? a 20 watt on a 10 gallon would give 2 WPG, plus I may lose some because the light may hang over the tanks sides.
     
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    Light diffuser (home depot/lowes)...goes in the ceiling to cover fl. bulbs.
     
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    O i see now, but my tank will get the light it needs if I do add plants right?
     
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    yes, through the acrylic/diffuser/glass it will still receive light.
    Ex. You still get light in your room through diffuser and you still get light into an aquarium with a glass canopy/cover.
     
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  11. Anonymous

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    I was just wondering with the defusser part, well I set up my ten gallon most likely Monday if I can find a pump to use with the sponge filter.
     
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