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Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 08:14
by tzg
I just installed a filter in the tank, it takes about 2-3 days and the air inlet tube in the water turns red, does anyone knows why it turns red? the first time i saw i thought the tube was dirty, i cut away the tube and 2-3 days later it turns red again.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 08:16
by odin
I'm not sure why its gone red, must be a reason for it though :laugh: Why did you decide to go with a air filter?

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 11:30
by tzg
im thinking of changing to another smaller tank, so i want grow BB on this filter and will use this filter in the new tank when time comes. googled online for this but nothing shows up.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:01
by odin
Great idea that, when i setup new tanks i used a mesh bag filled with sand/substrate from my main tank and it worked a treat every time. Hope it goes well for you!

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:13
by tzg
now i know why i see a big bag in your tank. someone said the red color thing might be mold caused by water reversing back to the tube when i off the pump. yes i remember seeing water flowing back when i off the pump but i still cant understand why the tube turns red due to water flowing back and if the red thing is a mold. i really dont think it is a mold but i have no other possible explanation now.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:15
by odin
I don't think its mold either, i had this in my fresh water tanks and you can just wipe it off with some kitchen towel/paper cloth.. it comes with the territory unfortunately.

edit: this was on the outside of the pipes on mine.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:21
by tzg
mine happened inside the tube.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:23
by odin
I wouldn't worry about it especially if its inside then.

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:06 Jun 2018 12:26
by tzg
alright, shall wait n see then. thanks odin! :smile:

Re: New Tank

PostPosted:29 Jul 2018 16:37
by tzg
no luck for me, no one is getting pregnant. :upsidedown: