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You are describing the system I use. The big key is to keep the sump off of the concrete with an air space around or you will have a mold problem also.I set mine on galvanized uni-strut.Use a submersable pump and the heat given off is absorbed in the water and should account for about 2000 watts or ...

Thanks Loachmom. That is "Left spot". I also have a "Right spot"

I am sad and will say the little fish prayer for you

No substrate lets me maintain a clean aqaurium over the long term. I used to lose fish off and on for no reason . I can maintain my tank easier this way and I don't suffer from fish loss except rarely now . Some like my weather loach need something and I have tried little bowls of sand but they don'...

In 2000 my house sufered an ice storm and lost power for 4 days. When the power was restored and the system came up I had a flurry of similar activity in many species besides loaches. I went down to see how many I had lost or would lose and .....instead found out it caused a baby boom. Just when you...

You guys are going to have to stop this, I can see another tank being set up at my house Researching these little guys are the reason I found your forum and you all have done nothing but feed the fire What a great purchase

Thanks for the Welcome from everybody.Thanks for the ID Martin I am excited to meet so many Loach crazed fish tamers. I snapped some pics of my system and put them on Photobucket . Here is a link http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t26/afishnamedtinman/ I welcome comments and questions from you all. ...

Hello ChefKeith , Rubix and Graeme. Thank You for the Welcome. I would love to show you my set-up but my pics are not near the benchmark set by this site. My set-up is for grow not show as it is in my basement with home-made tops and lighting but the fish don't seem to mind. I will post a few pics t...

I purchased 4 new trash cans with lids when I moved that were made by rubbermaid. With 25 gallons in each or so the water held temp for my move which took just over an hour. Time it so the Sun doesn't heat your water.I moved the fish in the can too as they seemed less stressed in the dark. You shoul...

I have enjoyed this site and forum for the last few days,there is so much quality info in here. You people are so supportive of each other that I had to join your group. I have found your links and photo's facinating . Emma your store and tanks are so nice .Martin, the river tank is spectacular. I s...