New Pond setup

[76dragon]

OK, So now I am confused here. I have read that CRS like low ph water so why would this be a problem. From a few posts above , Tim and EK is also saying that I should not need to lower the ph.

So what's the deal here. I can just move the small pond back in the garage if there isn't gonna be any pros to leaving it in the sun and growing algae for them.

Watch out because the rain water is naturally low ph

[76dragon]

Definately gonna use Wet dry. I can plumb 3 big tubs into 1 wet dry.I have been doing this for a few years now with no problems with water not being clear. Once the algae starts, I just hook up the UV and after 2 days, water is crystal clear.

I have a small pond outside.

My filtration sucked and my pond dried out bc I stop adding water.

Might be best to plant some trees down.

You going to run canisters of do a wet dry?

[fishman1]

Watch out because the rain water is naturally low ph

[myjohnson]

I have a small pond outside.

My filtration sucked and my pond dried out bc I stop adding water.

Might be best to plant some trees down.

You going to run canisters of do a wet dry?

[eklikewhoa]

I think you would have an easier time with sulewesi vs taiwan bees in the outdoor pond.

[76dragon]

There are some nice ones out there. I need to start slow and make my way up to the big baller ones like BKK. One step at a time

Phung

With sulawesi shrimp, just set it up like a cichlids tank. No need for akadema.

[76dragon]

They like hard water, no need for akadama!

Too late, I just bought 2 bags. Waiting for it in the mail.

So if i'm sticking with crs, cbs what conditions do I need to maintain? soft water , do I need RO water? cool water

Phung

[armthehomeless]

I guess I was a little late with that one . . .they'll eat the algae. You won't even need to feed them.

[armthehomeless]

With sulawesi shrimp, just set it up like a cichlids tank. No need for akadema.

[eklikewhoa]

They like hard water, no need for akadama!

[76dragon]

I have only 1 of the small tubs, but I have 1 4X4X4 that I am not doing anything with. What are the nice ones that are going around.

I should have enough akadama to start it at least.

What are your thoughts Tim??

[eklikewhoa]

Do sulawesi shrimp in the ponds . . . they like high temps.

baller status right here phung!!!!

[armthehomeless]

Do sulawesi shrimp in the ponds . . . they like high temps.

[eklikewhoa]

CRS breed better in cold water, I have my tank at 72f

[76dragon]

Yes, just as hot..

Phung

There isn't any shading in your yard?
I imagine LA has temperatures similar to ours!