New Pond setup

[76dragon]

Ok, So I dragged one of my emty 300 ponds out to the back yard for initial setup. I will begin setup and cycling so that when the temperature gets warmer fish will be added.

The small one is for some shrimp breeding... Attempt..

[76dragon]

Next to it will be another 300G tub once I take the fish out and put in the 220 tank in the garage. These two outside will be for cichlid growout.

Ok, So I dragged one of my emty 300 ponds out to the back yard for initial setup. I will begin setup and cycling so that when the temperature gets warmer fish will be added.

The small one is for some shrimp breeding... Attempt..

[tbui1178]

Keep us updated with progress. How are you going to prevent the water from heating up?

[eklikewhoa]

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

[madehtsobi]

cant wait for the updates!!!

[76dragon]

Why would I need to control the heat in the cichlid pond?? I just need to control the algae.. I have that taken cared of with a UV Sterilizer.

Are you talking about the shrimp pond?? I can put it on the side of the house that is shaded by both houses. That is why I am asking questions before I begin to setup totally and put things in there. I was thinking that shrimp would enjoy grazing in the algae that grew, but if shrimp (RCS and CRS) don't like warm water, then I can move it to the other side of the house.

I am all about suggestions guys :)

Phung

Keep us updated with progress. How are you going to prevent the water from heating up?

[76dragon]

Yes, just as hot..

Phung

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

[eklikewhoa]

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

[armthehomeless]

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

[eklikewhoa]

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

baller status right here phung!!!!

[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]

They like hard water, no need for akadama!

[armthehomeless]

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

[armthehomeless]

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

[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