yea I think I got a little over zealous when I said 1,000 guppies. I plan to use 400. I should have enough seeding from the start to handle a solid bioload so the actual cycle won't be very harsh. Then the guppies will be a welcoming meal for the new occupants...
I am also reconsidering the initial stocking of 12 Baby Oscars. As much as I love the idea of my 'Dirty Dozen', I think I'd rather make the initial stock lighter to allow for future additions...
Everything mentioned below is already purchased with the exception of the fish (obviously) and the pool sand.
More Details:
“550 Gal Indoor Oscar Pond”
Dimensions: 5’8.75” x 5’5” x 2’9.25”
633 US Gal Max Volume filled to 550 US Gal
Filter: BioForce 2000 (GPH)
Heater: 4 - 300W Heaters
Lighting: 2 - 40W Bulbs
Plants : None
Substrate: Pool Filter Sand w/ 10% Coral Substrate
Cover / Decor : 3 - Large Root & Stumps Found Locally; 4 - 4‘+ Branches Found Locally; 4 - Medium Sinking Driftwood; 3 - Large Pieces Driftwood w/ Slate Bottom; 3 - Medium Pieces Driftwood w/ Slate Bottom; 4 - Small Pieces Driftwood w/ Slate Bottom; 2 - 3 Gal Jugs w/ Holes in it; 5 - Medium To Large Terra Cotta Pots; Large Terra Cotta Guppy Shelter (you’d have to see it)
Temperature: NA
PH - NA
Hardness -NA
Ammonia - NA
NitrIte - NA
Average NitrAte -NA
Fish Stock : Empty
Planned : 400 Guppies, 100 Ghost Shrimp, 12 Mixed Baby Oscars, 3 Med Oscars (2 Red Tig, 1 Alb Red Tig), 1 Pacu, 6 Clown Loaches, 1 Small Green Terror - To be stocked gradually in the order listed.
Current Condition:
Construction 100% Complete
Wall Strength - Tested; Structurally Sound
Liner: Pond Liner Failed (Huge Mess)
Fiberglass ‘Shower Walls’ Siliconed in Place;
Silicone curing
Estimated Schedule:
Liner Seam Test Date - 4 - 23 - 05
Add Heaters - 4 - 24 - 05
Add Substrate & Décor & Filter - 4 - 26 & 27 - 05
Add Guppies for Cycling - 4 - 28 - 05
Add Stock - When the Bacterial Gods Permit
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