Soothing Shrimp Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 You betcha. When I was starting in racks I was lost. Now I know a few things from trial and error, and research. heh EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 It is what I am finding about the shrimping hobby as well I really appreciate all the help! I have a 20g long and a 26g tank right now. Is it better to divide and use them, or to use individual tanks instead? You betcha. When I was starting in racks I was lost. Now I know a few things from trial and error, and research. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Two 10g are cheaper than one 20L that has 2 completely sealed sections. EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 also individual tanks offers you more options. those giant splitters work great as long as you are ok with running a lot of air tubing. but you can hide it pretty well if you plan things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Right, 10g tanks it is. How about water changes, is it best to handle this on an individual basis? Or make some sort of system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I *wish* I had a water changing system. As is, I have to do each by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 If you are bucketing water changes, I really suggest getting a Python as long as you have a sink you can use on the same floor. You do not need to use it to fill since most of you are using remineralized RO. But it does make draining much, much easier. I play video games while I do my tank, for goodness' sake. Also, get the real Python. The knockoffs are poorly made and parts will break. I spent enough on replacement parts that I should have just gotten the real thing to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Heh I would, but the working sink is on the opposite end of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Just need some extensions, then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 not sure i would use a python. the suction when removing water can be pretty fast so be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Why not use a gang valve? Is a manifold just a big gang valve or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 i wouldnt do either option, diy pvc air system is the way to go. build a loop so pressure is equalized. drill and tap the air valves. done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 What I do with my python is get the suction started, then shut off the tap so it's just gravity fed. Wastes very little water, and drains slowly enough that I can be lazy about it. Not great for doing a deep gravel bed clean, but I have plants, so light siphoning is all I need. And apparently it comes in 50 and possibly 75 foot lengths ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 you shouldnt be vacuuming your substrate with shrimp tanks anyways. really if you are cleaning it a food that has broken down and turned to mush shortly after feeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 i wouldnt do either option, diy pvc air system is the way to go. build a loop so pressure is equalized. drill and tap the air valves. done. Eric, how to attach the air valves to the PVC pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Eric, how to attach the air valves to the PVC pipe? drill and tap the pvc. then. JosephKex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 drill and tap the pvc. then. Cool, where can I find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 i dont recall where i bought them in bulk, i think it was tagged onto an order i placed from china, but if you dont need bulk amount amazon/ebay probably your best option. id search "aquarium metal air valve" see what comes up. JamesHe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I got my air valves from Kensfish.com JamesHe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 http://jehmco.com/html/air_accessories.html I used AV1B. However, they also have manifolds built already so that may be worth the time for you. JamesHe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 drill and tap the pvc. then. Eric, what's the size of drill and tap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Eric, what's the size of drill and tap? Hey James... I forget off the top of my head. I'll check when I get home tonight. JamesHe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citycode01 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi guys, Roughly whats the air preasure should be for single xlarge dual sponge filter? I know more preassue is better but i hve 150L/h small air pump and woundeing if its enoug for one sponge filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi guys, Roughly whats the air preasure should be for single xlarge dual sponge filter? I know more preassue is better but i hve 150L/h small air pump and woundeing if its enoug for one sponge filter. 150L/h is plenty for single dual sponge filter. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Eric, what's the size of drill and tap? checked this morning... 3/16th drill bit and M6 tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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