DRAGON PALACE

My Ranchu Tank

2008-12-21T15:30:00.002+08:00

A quick picture update of my simple goldfish display tank.

There are total of only 9 ranchu inside; 8 gold ranchu and 1 black ranchu for feng shui purpose.

Final Update for Dragon Palace

2008-09-29T10:58:00.005+08:00

There has been no update on my blog for more than a year due to busy life schedule.
Anyway, planted was not succesful.......sigh....
However, I'm currently planning to convert my tank for ranchu keeping. It shall be a tank with nine ranchus only(8 gold + 1 black) with most likely a bare bottom tank.
Time to keep thing simple.

Planted Tank - Work in Progress

2007-09-23T22:29:00.000+08:00

Water Parameters:

PH : 6.4

Temp : 26C

GH : 5

KH : 3

Ammonia : 0

Nitrite : 0

Nitrate : 10ppm

CO2 : 35 ppm

Plants :

Hemiantus callitrichoides (HC)

Nymphaea lotus

Anubias

Blyxa Japonica

Weeping Moss - Vesicularia ferriei

Fishes :

Otto

RummyNose

Death of My RTG

2007-08-25T14:58:00.000+08:00

Currently the tank is quite empty and will likely to be converted into planted tank.

June Update

2007-06-04T13:33:00.000+08:00

An updated pic of my RTG.

Water Parameter Results as at 25/5/2007

2007-05-25T13:16:00.000+08:00

A quick test to make sure everything is alright.

PH : 7.0
Temp : 28C
Ammonia : 0
Nitrite : 0
Nitrate : 0
KH : 3
GH : 5

March 2007 Update

2007-03-16T10:43:00.000+08:00

Another update of my RTG together with some tankmates.

February 2007 Update

2007-02-01T18:35:00.000+08:00

This is how my RTG looks like currently. Blue based colour seems to get lighter and gold colour turn more copperish.
A close up shot of my RTG.

Tank water parameter update :

PH : 7.0
GH : 5
KH : 3
Ammonia : 0
NO2 : 0
NO3 : 0
Temp : 28C

Update for Year 2007

2007-01-05T12:49:00.000+08:00

Update of my arowana and tank's water parameter:

RTG : 23 inches
RTG scale colour start changing to more copperish colour intead of gold. Guess that's the fish genetics.

Water :
PH - 7.0
Temp : 27C
Ammonia : 0
Nitrite : 0
Nitrate : 0
KH : 3
GH : 5

Water parameter readings seems to be quite stable and constant throughtout the year.

Filter:
Filteration system using wet/dry sump filter with combination of continuous water change system ( at approximately 10% per day )

Tank mates :
Discus & Clown Loaches.

Lighting :
2 x 150watt MH

Feeding :
Fed once on daily basis.

Diet :
Crickets, earthworm, bullfrogs, centipede, superworm, feeder prawns & feeder fish. Tetrabits and bloodworms for discus and clown loach.

Water Parameter Results as at 24/11/2006

2006-11-24T09:10:00.000+08:00

PH : 7.0
Temp : 27C
Ammonia : 0
Nitrite : 0
Nitrate : 0
KH : 3
GH : 5

RTG Update

2006-10-21T23:27:00.000+08:00

Picture update of my RTG.

Root Monster

2006-10-21T23:20:00.000+08:00

Bought these as additional supplement for HC plants.

Interpet 9 - Anti Internal Bacteria

2006-09-22T14:40:00.000+08:00

Bought these medicine as I've suspected one of my discus is having internal bacteria problem and not eating.

Additional Fertiliser

2006-09-14T18:28:00.000+08:00

Magnesium sulfate/epsom salt from local pharmacy.

UV Steriliser

2006-09-13T15:34:00.000+08:00

Just bought this new equipment to keep my water parameter in good condition. I'm planning to run the UV steriliser with an extra pump(1000-1500 lph) for 8 hours a day.

Foreground Plant

2006-09-12T18:51:00.000+08:00

Just bought some plants for foreground plants. Could possibly be Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'.

RTG Update

2006-09-03T18:09:00.000+08:00

Update of my RTG - currently measured at about 20". Done some planting by moving the anubias to the main tank.

Tank Overview - 2/9/06

2006-09-02T13:46:00.000+08:00

Here's my tank updated with gravel added. More gravel needed to provide a good substrate depth with slope effect. Still need some aquascaping ideas. Currently, only left with one lonely RTG swimming around. Added some common white feeder fish(unknown species from LFS).
Water Parameter :
Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate - undetectable(could be bioload too low).
PH : 7.0
GH : 6
KH : 3
Temp : 29C

Aro Vitamins

2006-08-28T13:40:00.000+08:00

Vitamins for my RTG.

Dry Fert

2006-08-27T16:36:00.000+08:00

Food for my plants; Potassium Sulfate & Potassium Nitrate.

Titanium Evaporator & Control Unit

2006-08-23T15:32:00.000+08:00

I've finally managed to get my Titanium Evaporator & Controller unit. Currently still looking for suitable compressor/air conditioning unit to set up the Split Unit Chiller system.

Water Parameter Results as at 18/08/2006

2006-08-18T19:04:00.000+08:00

PH - 7.0
NH3 - 0
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 0
Temp = 29 C
GH = 5 dGH
KH = 4 dGH

Death of My Little RTG

2006-08-13T18:52:00.000+08:00

My little RTG was found dead this morning, trapped in the Wet/Dry section of the filter. He was about 8 inches when i first got him. Now, he's about 14.5 inches.

Here the last update of two RTG together. Pic taken yesterday, 12/8/06.

Earthworm for My Arowana

2006-08-12T15:57:00.000+08:00

Another variety of food for my arowana.

Liquid Fertilizer

2006-08-09T19:18:00.000+08:00

Liquid fertilizer that i'll be using at the moment for my tank. Currently still looking for dry ferts like KNO3 & KH2PO4 to make my own PMDD fertilizer.