daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi guys tell me if this is a crazy idea. I have 6 IBCs at home. If you don't know what an IBC is it is 1m×1m×1m plastic tube. I have them in my insulated garage. Would it be too crazy to attempt breeding in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggle Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's definitely doable if you want to do cherries & it has been done before but I wouldn't recommend doing it with Caridina sp. it's is possible but a whole lot harder. :encouragement: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 That's what I'm thinking for filtration. They are 48L plastic storage containers. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggle Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd be careful the lava rock doesn't affect the WP & I'm pretty sure the bricks will have an effect on your WP, I'd be more inclined to used something like marine pure, matrix or something inert, I haven't had any experience with lava rock so maybe someone who has could shed some light on whether it is suitable or not. Otherwise, the filtration looks pretty cool. :encouragement: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggle Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Also, I'd be careful the heater doesn't melt through the plastic, might want to put it in a glass dish or jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 The bricks are just to keep the filter Floss off the bottom so the water can flow easily. I could use something else. Any suggestions. Is there another cheap bio media? I could use bio balls but I don't really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2OFUS Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Have you thought about adding a Perspex section for viewing ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 No I haven't but I'm a little scared too because then I would need to make sure my seals are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2OFUS Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Screws and a lot of silicon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I have 6 of them so maybe I might give it a shot in one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 The red lava rocks are actually called scoria I just looked it up. I have read online that lots of people are using it for bio filtration. But would terracotta do the job also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggle Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 It would but lava rock is more porous & therefore has a lot more surface area for bacteria to grow on. :encouragement: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ok I'm going to make a journal when I start hopefully someone can make use of my budget sump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggle Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Great idea dude, can't wait to read it! :encouragement: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi mate, Scoria is awesome filter media.I was using 40 kilos in a sump that was running 30 4ft African tanks with heavy feeding, never had a spike in nitrate, nitrite or ammonia.I was adding rift lake salts to raise Kh gh so I am unsure as to whether it would change wp.The bricks will definitely affect wp, you could cut up a plastic pallet and use pieces of that instead of bricks.Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daimen Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Do you rinse the scoria off first or just chuck it in. I was thinking just to treat it like substrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petfish Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 you need to wash it well as it is very dusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petfish Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 you could use the plastic stand's they use to hold reo up when poring a slab of concrete (can't remember the name of them)instead of brick's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Aqua Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 you could use the plastic stand's they use to hold reo up when poring a slab of concrete (can't remember the name of them)instead of brick'sThese are called chairs, i would just cut some PVC pipe into the lengths required and lay them across the bottom of sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristledOne Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Scoria should be washed before use, the dust has no positive effects. Same goes with expanded clay and perlite, all can be used as a hydroponic grow medium or a filter medium and are recommended to be washed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquathumb Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I have about 8 litres of Scora/lava rock in my sump. I washed it thoroughly and then boiled it for 2 hours as it was used for a cichlid setup before I got it and I wanted to make sure it was clean and free of any nasties. Now that it is, it has been working great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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