Gin
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Hi guys,
I bought my first axi yesterday but unfortunately I have no filter as I tried to make one from those DIY youtube vids but mine turned out to be a disaster!! It only stirred the water up and didn't cycle the water at all...
Anyhow, I was wondering whether what I'm doing now is sufficient or whether I should go out and get a filter (I am a bit low on money atm...):
- I have a pump and an airstone (the pump is quite strong actually and I'm worried it might stress out the axi - the pump was my dad's, who owned a 4ft tank. My tank is less than 2 ft.)
- I am/will change 10% of the water daily - I use an airline tube to siphon most of the uneaten bloodworms
Is this at all sufficient? (probably isnt I'm guessing!)
Also, while I'm at it...my axi hasnt eaten since I brought it home (so for 2 days). Is this normal? I am feeding it bloodoworms. The water is around 19C. I am trying to cool it a little by putting an tub of ice on top of the tank.
Sorry for the long post - just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing for my axi!
I bought my first axi yesterday but unfortunately I have no filter as I tried to make one from those DIY youtube vids but mine turned out to be a disaster!! It only stirred the water up and didn't cycle the water at all...
Anyhow, I was wondering whether what I'm doing now is sufficient or whether I should go out and get a filter (I am a bit low on money atm...):
- I have a pump and an airstone (the pump is quite strong actually and I'm worried it might stress out the axi - the pump was my dad's, who owned a 4ft tank. My tank is less than 2 ft.)
- I am/will change 10% of the water daily - I use an airline tube to siphon most of the uneaten bloodworms
Is this at all sufficient? (probably isnt I'm guessing!)
Also, while I'm at it...my axi hasnt eaten since I brought it home (so for 2 days). Is this normal? I am feeding it bloodoworms. The water is around 19C. I am trying to cool it a little by putting an tub of ice on top of the tank.
Sorry for the long post - just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing for my axi!