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RupertofOZ
 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Aug 15th, '13, 13:55 
Blind Freddy wrote:
I finally got some trout added (thanks Ballarat Trout Hatchery - what a top place)

Is there anything I should do to my water now they are in?

Yep... hope like hell it stays cool enough until the trout grow... :D
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Blind Freddy
 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Aug 19th, '13, 16:33 
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Do I need to do anything about the green algae lining the walls of my fish tank?

It's just come since I added trout last week.
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Aug 19th, '13, 17:30 
Is your tank an IBC.... you probably need to shield/cover the sides if it is... as the plastic is translucent... and the sunlight and higher nutrient levels resulting in algae...

It's not unusual for a bio-film to build up on the sides of a tank any way... so if the water is still clear... it's not a major problem...
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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Yes, it's an IBC. Will need to get on that on the weekend. Thanks Rup
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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A week with trout and here are the readings...

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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Aug 28th, '13, 06:48 
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A couple of issues with the trout. 3 disliked my fish tank so much that they jumped out. They had to jump 10cm clear to do so...

I have another that has been acting a bit different since I got him/her. He sits on the surface most of the time, and lazily swims down when I come near. Then slowly floats back up. He also has a white tail, like the flesh has been torn. Possibly damaged in transport?

The first issue is easily fixed with a net, any suggestions on the second?
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Aug 29th, '13, 15:21 
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I lost that trout today. Definitely a case of fin rot. I will salt this weekend.

Also, here are the latest readings...

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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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The latest readings. I have now high ammonia and nitrites.

Is this usual? Do I need to do Nything or just hang in there?

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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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Stop feeding, change out 20% water, salt to 1ppt.
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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I would also be checking for a dead fish somewhere, just to be safe.
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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Charlie wrote:
Stop feeding, change out 20% water, salt to 1ppt.


I salted on the weekend to 1ppt. Should I do more or leave it as is?
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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Ronmaggi wrote:
I would also be checking for a dead fish somewhere, just to be safe.


No dead fish as far as I can see.
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
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1ppt will mitigate the nitrites... that is the purpose of the salt. Water change is to assist in both lowering/diluting nitrites and amm. Dont feed, test tomorrow and report. You may need to keep up with the water changes daily till we get a handle on it.
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 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Sep 5th, '13, 04:58 
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Charlie wrote:
1ppt will mitigate the nitrites... that is the purpose of the salt. Water change is to assist in both lowering/diluting nitrites and amm. Dont feed, test tomorrow and report. You may need to keep up with the water changes daily till we get a handle on it.

Hi Charlie. My system hasn't 'cycled' yet, so I was thinking I was meant to see nitrites at some point.

Are you saying that this is too much? Happy to follow instructions...
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RupertofOZ
 Post subject: Re: Blind Freddy's MKI
PostPosted: Sep 5th, '13, 05:58 
Salt wont lower, or influence the nitrites.. or affect the cycling...

It's just used to mitigate against "nitrite poisoning" that can affect the fish...
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