WMAS Discussion Forum : What about freshwater aquariums? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:43:26 +0000 Tue, 09 May 2017 06:37:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=82506 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : DIY would be the place. Although...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624710&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624710 Author: Krazie4Acans
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Posted: May 09 2017 at 6:37am

DIY would be the place. Although I suspect that you will find that there aren't that many on here who have dared delve into the plywood and fiberglass world and are still here on the board to pass on their tale.

I would guess there are fewer than 10 people on this forum with any experience in what you are talking about tackling. I'm not saying that there aren't some that have tried I'm just saying it a very specialized craft and those that I know have tried are no longer in the hobby or are using their abilities for koi ponds now.
]]> Tue, 09 May 2017 06:37:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624710&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624710 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : Hmmm, not sure actually. Try the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624707&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624707 Author: Adam Blundell
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Posted: May 08 2017 at 9:54pm

Hmmm, not sure actually.  Try the DIY forum.

Adam

]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 21:54:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624707&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624707 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : So since I am so new, I have a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624697&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624697 Author: keightley
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Posted: May 08 2017 at 3:29pm

So since I am so new, I have a question regarding the webboard in general.  If I want to hire someone to help me build this idea of an aquarium, where would I advertise on here?  In the DIY forum?  Is there a more appropriate forum where I am more likely to receive replies to my project?

Keightley
]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 15:29:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624697&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624697 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : @adam... I take that goldendoodle...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624696&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624696 Author: keightley
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Posted: May 08 2017 at 3:27pm

@adam... I take that goldendoodle off your hands.  My portuguese water dog could uses a playmate.

Smile

Keightley
]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 15:27:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624696&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624696 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : Also, I&#039;m a fan of glass...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624556&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624556 Author: Adam Blundell
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 9:35pm

Also, I'm a fan of glass tanks with overflows. I'd have a real tough time advising someone to go plywood these days.

Second- for filtration, and freshwater tanks... I'm all about water changes.

Adam
]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 21:35:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624556&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624556 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : I have a goldendoodle...... it&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624555&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624555 Author: Adam Blundell
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 7:44pm

I have a goldendoodle......  it's free to anyone who wants it (and won't tell my wife).

Adam

]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 19:44:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624555&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624555 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : jdinchak wrote:Once you go...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624554&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624554 Author: Darth_Tater
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 7:23pm

Originally posted by jdinchak jdinchak wrote:

Once you go salt, you don't go back!


Found that one out the hard way!  Although sometimes they cause the need for a therapist instead of the other way around...
]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 19:23:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624554&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624554 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : keightley wrote:Awwww... come...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624540&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624540 Author: jdinchak
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 1:50pm

Originally posted by keightley keightley wrote:

Awwww... come now... fancy goldfish are like the happy go lucky dogs in the Thus I am resigned to the fact that I have to paying for "friends" to help.  But $300 an hour is just too darn much.  That is more than my therapist charges me for listening to all my inane problems!  BTW... it was my therapist who suggested getting an aquarium to help with stress.  LOL


Keightley


Welcome, thanks for posting, sometimes it's the aquarium that causes the stress.  You open to give salt water a try?  Once you go salt, you don't go back! 
]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 13:50:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624540&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624540 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : Goldendoodles. Ya I have a friend...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624539&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624539 Author: Krazie4Acans
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 1:47pm

Goldendoodles. Ya I have a friend with one and it walks into walls and falls down the stairs. Not my idea of a fun dog although entertaining. lol

What about finding a used glass aquarium and putting a wood housing around it with doors to hide it when needed? Probably cheaper than the wood/fiberglass option and they are posted here on the forum all the time. Then with your construction background you might be able to handle the DIY part without having to take Jello salad to the neighbors.

Most of the big aquaponics places don't put the fish portion on display so they don't care about debris and tannin colored water.
]]> Wed, 03 May 2017 13:47:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624539&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624539 <![CDATA[What about freshwater aquariums? : Awwww... come now... fancy goldfish...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82506&PID=624538&title=what-about-freshwater-aquariums#624538 Author: keightley
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Posted: May 03 2017 at 1:25pm

Awwww... come now... fancy goldfish are like the happy go lucky dogs in the fish world. They are Labrador Retrievers with fins!  Wait... They are more like Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, or my dog Nyx who is a Portuguese Water Dog.  LOL  They come up to you when you call.  They will let you pet them and hand feed them. In fact, they demand it.  They greet you when you come home. You can teach them tricks to wow your friends.  And there are just so darn cute to watch as they struggle to swim.  Also, they are easy to keep and grow and a fully developed one is going for $150 to $300 on the market now days.  BTW, I have no interest in become a fish seller.  Oh well... to each their own.  LOL

And I will be happy to post pictures of my progress.  But first thing first... I need some help!  It sucks not having friends and family one can call on when one needs help.  And I am not LDS so I am up a creek so to speak.  Thus I am resigned to the fact that I have to paying for "friends" to help.  But $300 an hour is just too darn much.  That is more than my therapist charges me for listening to all my inane problems!  BTW... it was my therapist who suggested getting an aquarium to help with stress.  LOL

Oh... I forgot to answer Krazie4Acan's question regarding aquaponics.  Some grow media will discoloring the water column and some do not.  The latest craze with coconut fiber is the biggest offender. And a lot of retail stores sell grow media bags in which coconut fiber is on of the main ingredient.  Hydroton has a propensity of discoloring the water if you do not rinse it properly to begin with.  However, it does go away after a while.  And some people use soil which of course will discolor the water column.  I plan to use lava rocks as a grow media.  Lava rocks are used in aquarium filtration as a biological filter.  If I rinse out the lava, I should not experience discoloration of the water column.  But most importantly, it is not very heavy and it is not too expensive.  I priced out hytroton and it will cost me $500 to fill up the size of grow bed that I am thinking off.  I rather use sand than to pay that much for clay pellets.  I wonder how in the world big aquaponic farms pay for such an expensive grow media. 

Keightley


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