The Western Front...

Checked tank this morning and found the filter rather clogged (already???). I mean really clogged! I only noticed cause the surface water wasn't moving as fast, no turbulance. Immediately removed filter and cleaned sponge and casing. Upon further inspection of tank, I noticed translucent bits clinging to the plants which I will clean later this evening when I get back. I suppose being a small tank an all, holding four guppies is kind of stretching it. looks like I'll have to be doing regular maintenance every few days. Looks like an air bubbler is urgently needed to keep the water oxygenated and fresh that bit more... 

On the plus side, the boys seem to be doing well, swimming around quite happy and eating well - no overfeeding mind! Really can't wait to get the big tank in operation and give the boys a bigger playground, then start looking for some mates for them. During my research, I found an article suggesting getting other types of fishes in the tank as soon as possible before the original residents get set in their ways.

Ops

Due to technical issues with the Blogger app on iPhone, I seem to have lost my first post... Grrr! I cant be bothered with all that again so I'll just post the pics again with a few captions.

Aquarium MK-1

Fig.1 Tank setup - No lid yet and a handheld LED lamp in the background

Fig.2 Eeny, Meeny, Miny & Sue (as in a boy named...)

Aquarium MK-1.1

I bought some bits from a local pet store - Petsathome, consisting of : 

• 1 x Micro LED Hub
• 1 x Micro LED light (Blue)
• 1 x sitting Buddha
• 1 x Red Diamond plant decoration
• 1 x Edge Digital Thermometer

The total for the upgrades: £27.95

Fig.3 The tank with upgrades

The aquarium looks a lot better now with the upgrades included. Also replaced some of the water as it was looking a bit foggy (Fig.3). Notice the cover, its from a recently demolished Celebrations box. It's plastic, the right size and with a notch cut out for all the cabling (heater, filter and light)... Simples!!

Fig.4 Sue seeking enlightenment

You can just about see one of the Japanese Blue on the left hand side of Buddha. All pictures were taken with the standard iPhone 3GS camera (pants).

As the Micro Hub can take up to three lights, I think I'll get a white light LED for a bit of contrast. Can't wait for the my 4ft tank to come, cause this is is an experiment to see how I get on. 

I can see clearly now...

Water is very clear this morning. Fishes look very happy and since placing a cover on the tank, the temperature seems to have dropped from 30ºC to a steady 28ºC. So long as they are happy... So am I! ;D

One happy Japanese Blue Guppy

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