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- To: nfc at actwin_com
- Subject: A River Runs Through It
- From: stonecreeklock at webtv_net (Joseph Eisenhart)
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 01:26:55 -0500 (EST)
Greetings to all, Joe Eisenhart here, self employed locksmith from central Pennsylvania, near Penn State Univ. Being new to the group, I hope that I have submitted the link to the accompanying article, in an acceptable manner. I'm in the process of setting up 3 riffle tanks, and have gleaned a wealth of information from our article, as well as others such as this one. Am seeking direction from our members, in the set up of such simulated fast water stream biotopes. I have settled on a bidirectional design, wherby a Marineland 330 W/ biowheel will be positioned on the end of the tank, creating a moderate current in one direction, and a 650 powerhead, drawing through a HydroSponge IV, will be situated at the opposite end, for a stronger return current up the back length of the tank. Substrate will be 2B riverstone, mixed w/ #3 industrial quartz sand, and perhaps a small amount of crushed corl??? Flat rainbow rock caves ,bogwood w/ Java Fern attached. Tank siizes are one 55, and two 33 Long(48X13X12), each between 1/2 and 2/3s full. Would greatly appreciate any opinions / suggestions, from the membership, to facilitate the set up of this project. Sincere thanks in advance. Almost forgot, proposed occupants will be Darters ( Orangethroat, thanks to Robert Rice), and perhaps a few redbelly Dace, or long finned White Cloud Mountain Minnows ,certainly not native but suitable : )http://www.aquaweb.pair.com/LOACH/river_tank.shtml
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