Arapaima Gigas

[johnptc]

I am considering using "Coat-It" Marine Goop epoxy made by Eclectic. Anyone have experience using the"Fix-It" epoxy product as an aquarium coating?

1) make sure the coating in non-toxic eg approved for drinking water storage or see pond shield coating

2) instead of bags ( i have 9) consider the hayward cartridge filters.... i have three of the 525 sq ft....they are great.......the problem i have with the bags is the need changing about every 4 or 5 days........i am running 3 banks of three ( 100,25,10 micron).

the big haywards go over four weeks before changing....

did you recieve my direct email ???

john

 

[Anythingfish]

Thanks for the info John and yes, I got your email. I have talked with those people and they are researching my 10' by 5' by 2" request.

I have used cartridge filters (Ocean Clear 25 micron, 40 square foot each) in the past, six in parallel and they needed cleaning every few days or the pressure built up and the flow rate dropped. They were a mess to clean with the garden hose taking more than an hour twice a week. If I let them go two weeks they were sometimes caked nearly solid and the devil to clean. I always had six clean and dry cartridges ready to go so the system was down only a short time.

Aquatic Eco Systems told me that the bag filters were the way to go, clean water and low maintenance. WHAT AM I TO DO?

What is the model number and flow rate for the Hayward cartridge filter and how do you clean them?

I am researching the “Coat-It” product from Eclectic, it says “Animal Troughs”, is that fish safe? I hope to find out soon.

 

[1ra8der]

HERE'S A PIC OF MY LIL PIMA....

 

[johnptc]

Thanks for the info John and yes, I got your email. I have talked with those people and they are researching my 10' by 5' by 2" request.

I have used cartridge filters (Ocean Clear 25 micron, 40 square foot each) in the past, six in parallel and they needed cleaning every few days or the pressure built up and the flow rate dropped. They were a mess to clean with the garden hose taking more than an hour twice a week. If I let them go two weeks they were sometimes caked nearly solid and the devil to clean. I always had six clean and dry cartridges ready to go so the system was down only a short time.

Aquatic Eco Systems told me that the bag filters were the way to go, clean water and low maintenance. WHAT AM I TO DO?

What is the model number and flow rate for the Hayward cartridge filter and how do you clean them?

I am researching the “Coat-It” product from Eclectic, it says “Animal Troughs”, is that fish safe? I hope to find out soon.

i got mine from them....i would NOT do bags again !!!


i think its a hayward c5025.... 525 sq ft.....cartridge fiter

they are great...... i run approx 100-150 gpm thru each one.

for both the bags and cartridges i soak 'em in a trash can with pool bleach ( strong) and water then hose them off and sun dry....

i would not hesitate to buy more hayward's at about $750 each online from a discount pool supply .........each bag is only 2 sq ft and i recall they were almost $300 each for nine of them $2500 and 18 sq ft....i would not do that again.....in fact if you want bags filters i will sell you mine !!!!!

epoxy sounds ok....

john

ps C5025
The Hayward SwimClear™ large capacity cartridge filter series offers increased filtration area for a bigger, better clean. Utilizing a cluster of four reusable cartridge elements, SwimClear filters offer a choice of 225, 325, 425 or 525 square feet of heavy-duty dirt-holding capacity for extra-long cleaning cycles, up to an entire season without cleaning! With filter tanks constructed of improved PermaGlass XL™ material, SwimClear filters will provide years of trouble-free operation and crystal clear, sparkling water-all season long.

 

[Anythingfish]

Thanks John, as always a lot of good information to think about. Progress reports on my plywood 8,000 gallon aquarium will get posted in this forum for a while.

 

[bmxer4ever]

Wow, I'm too busy to look at MFK for a couple of weeks, and when I do, all hell has broken loose in this thread! Soooooo glad I started this, everyone has contributed so much to it and given everyone else SUCH a lot of information. Thanks to you all and I guess all the other MFK'ers have enjoyed reading it as much as I have. Keep up the good work guys and I can't wait to see the 8,000 gallon outdoor aquarium....!

 

[johnptc]

HERE'S A PIC OF MY LIL PIMA....

lil' pima looking great

 

[johnptc]

Thanks for the info John and yes, I got your email. I have talked with those people and they are researching my 10' by 5' by 2" request.

I have used cartridge filters (Ocean Clear 25 micron, 40 square foot each) in the past, six in parallel and they needed cleaning every few days or the pressure built up and the flow rate dropped. They were a mess to clean with the garden hose taking more than an hour twice a week. If I let them go two weeks they were sometimes caked nearly solid and the devil to clean. I always had six clean and dry cartridges ready to go so the system was down only a short time.

Aquatic Eco Systems told me that the bag filters were the way to go, clean water and low maintenance. WHAT AM I TO DO?

What is the model number and flow rate for the Hayward cartridge filter and how do you clean them?

I am researching the “Coat-It” product from Eclectic, it says “Animal Troughs”, is that fish safe? I hope to find out soon.

pima filters

 

[Anythingfish]

March 30, 2007
Epoxy Update
I just talked with the “Coat-It” (Marine Goop) manufacturer “Eclectic” and they report this epoxy is NOT FDA approved for potable water, animals or fish. I will be looking at another product to coat my 600 square foot outdoor plywood aquarium. I was looking for an epoxy product, which I could purchase locally which would allow me to pick up additional resin as needed. If I bring in perhaps 20 gallons, from Florida, I may come up short and will have to stop and wait for more or I will have excess epoxy cans.

 

[johnptc]

March 30, 2007
Epoxy Update
I just talked with the “Coat-It” (Marine Goop) manufacturer “Eclectic” and they report this epoxy is NOT FDA approved for potable water, animals or fish. I will be looking at another product to coat my 600 square foot outdoor plywood aquarium. I was looking for an epoxy product, which I could purchase locally which would allow me to pick up additional resin as needed. If I bring in perhaps 20 gallons, from Florida, I may come up short and will have to stop and wait for more or I will have excess epoxy cans.

try http://www.pondarmor.com/ online or might have a dealer in the area or might be able to over order and return the un opened.....check with butch