Luvin dat cuban it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Beautiful cichlids 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾on the video
@FreeSwimmer19 күн бұрын
When the 450g tank is back running, I consider a few cool tankmates for him..
@johnnyphive4083Ай бұрын
Beautiful and the water is so clear!!!
@Cichlidaquariums1Ай бұрын
What kind of Oscar
@FreeSwimmerАй бұрын
1 Red Oscar and 1 Tiger Oscar
@roberthayes6768Ай бұрын
Very nice 👌
@Weimeraners2 ай бұрын
It doesn’t make sense that you have that middle section both glass pieces a few inches off the bottom that means the water is gonna run under both of them instead of going into the sponge and up and then back over another piece of glass and back down the way you have it makes no sense you’re only using a quarter sponge
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
It simply allows water to pass through filter pads and then travel through media from bottom and top.
@Weimeraners2 ай бұрын
@ the water would never go that high in your sump to go over the top of those sponges so if the water gets that high your top of the sponges are just basically sitting in the water instead of the water transferring through them. Those two pieces of glass should always be set to the water travels under one and goes over the other or goes over the first one and underneath the second one therefore, forcing the water to actually transfer through all the media.
@DiscusNT2 ай бұрын
They seem to be doing well. Good job !
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly2 ай бұрын
Looking good. I hope it works out
@AtariTheAquarist2 ай бұрын
Great looking fish
@markfranklin88312 ай бұрын
They're all looking good.
@markymark16932 ай бұрын
Glad it's back and running. Wish you have a video of the kind of damages and how you repaired it. Sorry for your lost.
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Actually the 660g system isnt repaired yet. Im gathering all needed parts and about to get it resolved. I will do video of the issue and video of repair.
@Sweetsfish2 ай бұрын
Dude that sucks I hope you get it up and going
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Thanks for thought.. I had those for a while.. Lots of repair stuff already. A few weeks still to be fixed.
@brianbatten36642 ай бұрын
Can't help but hear Charlie sheen in your voice. Great build mate
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Tigers Blood !
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly2 ай бұрын
Oh man. I'm so sorry. that really sucks.
@daverice25312 ай бұрын
Sorry about your losses.
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Thanks for thoughts. I will process for a couple days and start the repair. Im confident it will turn out well, but wish the lost fish were still able to put back.😞
@AquariumDomain.2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the leak, but sounds like you handled it perfectly. Now get that bad boy fixed and back online and looking beautiful! 😊
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Deciding if Im gonna make some changes ??
@AquariumDomain.2 ай бұрын
@@FreeSwimmer Yeah now would be the perfect time to do it! 😊
@nmkranz2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear everything survived and sounds like you have a gameplan for success going forward!
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Well, apparently the fish in tub werent happy. I had to work today and get aquarium and some misc to move tub fish. Either lack of oxygen or residual cleaners got to them. Out of 10 only 3 made it. Very sad day. I put the 2 Oscars and Rhino Pleco in the 300g too, for now. I brought home a 150g tank for them yo hold out in. I think I will do a new seal in the 150g and set it up, after taking down the 660g system completely
@AkwarystaNiedzielny2 ай бұрын
😥😥😥😥
@Gilsfishroom2 ай бұрын
Survive a hurricane just to have a tank leak! Hope you get it all sorted soon mate.
@FreeSwimmer2 ай бұрын
Exactly.. It all went South today ! I am thinking that whole 660g system is coming down.. I will reseal the 150g I brought home today and set it up wiyh Severum and SDs
@markfranklin88313 ай бұрын
So cool
@FreeSwimmer3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit. I truly enjoy it. The fish have grown into some wild personalities.
@Gilsfishroom4 ай бұрын
Free food factory right there!
@Purowalangkwenta4 ай бұрын
Is it fiberglass reinforced or just paint with water proofing? Nice tank!
@FreeSwimmer4 ай бұрын
Thanks.. Its a very exact fit build, thats glued and screwed and sanded. A 6-7 coating of pond armor. It becomes an unbelievably tough and waterproof membrane. Roughly the thickness of a credit card. I tested a trim piece with 2 coating and a hammer, hitting screwdriver. didnt even make a dent.
@rolandohenriquez30364 ай бұрын
love those pipes, mine its a 2005 fxdl carburated and some long pipes, i hope to get some big radius sooon... have a great week
@timturski80034 ай бұрын
ate you located in ohio
@FreeSwimmer4 ай бұрын
No sir.. Im in the deep South
@AtariTheAquarist4 ай бұрын
Glad to see the Cuban made it
@FreeSwimmer4 ай бұрын
He is getting back to himself
@aaronbilly58545 ай бұрын
Happened to my mates Texas cichlid netted him out put your thumb in his mouth and grip the lower jaw with your pointer finger and gently reset that's definitely dislocated if you don't act fast it will bruise up go all black an will be stuck poor fella
@noisyaquatics5 ай бұрын
Gods speed! ❤️
@djcmission5 ай бұрын
Hang in there...
@noisyaquatics5 ай бұрын
Looks good
@Mp19805 ай бұрын
What thickness is your glass and measurements of the glass
@FreeSwimmer5 ай бұрын
Hello. Its 13ml thick, float glass w/beveled edges. Its 8ft wide x 2ft high.
@Mp19805 ай бұрын
Thank you I just unsure what glass or size just in beginning planning stage researching info thank you
@Mp19805 ай бұрын
Could I get the full measurements of your tank???
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly5 ай бұрын
That Cuban is a gorgeous fish for sure
@DanHiteshew-oneandonly5 ай бұрын
Hey man! How's the car coming along?
@FreeSwimmer5 ай бұрын
Hello.. Im going to do some videos soon. I completely cleaned and rustproofed and painted under car.I had all new American Autowire installed. Ive replaced steering and core support and inner wheel wells and all frontend and frame bushings. The engine is about to be assembled. Ive got the TH350 Tranny completely rebuilt and a new 3200rpm stall converter. Im taking out the stock 12 bolt rear and putting in a Quick Performance, Ford 9inch rear, that is being shipped in a week. Ill do an unboxing. I have all interior parts and shifter in spare room. Still lots to do. Thanks for asking !
@AtariTheAquarist5 ай бұрын
Tank looking great as always!!!
@craig_henry5 ай бұрын
That's not a plywood stand 😂 smh
@FreeSwimmer5 ай бұрын
Yes its a plywood stand. 👍 Well the top is.
@MrDdeded5 ай бұрын
I love Mr Petman the have sick reptiles and arthropods
@steves69186 ай бұрын
Looking great! Can't wait to see all the progress!
@australianaquarist6 ай бұрын
I’ve got a soft spot for the fire mouths!
@FreeSwimmer6 ай бұрын
Agree. They are beautiful fish. They can stand their ground too.
@noisyaquatics6 ай бұрын
Awesome build brother!!! Can’t wait to do this to my new under construction fish barn hahah
@FreeSwimmer6 ай бұрын
Definitely post video
@noisyaquatics6 ай бұрын
@@FreeSwimmer oh for sure! I’m slowly getting the 3rd video together!! The heat in Michigan has been too hot lol like 100 out!! So my fish room is way too hot! 🤣
@shadeaquaticbreeder29146 ай бұрын
How far does the pond armour go? Like is there a square footage? I know you have to put multiple coats on.
@FreeSwimmer6 ай бұрын
Hello. Yes, the kit tells how much coverage at said thickness. I like 2-3 extra layers and extra for touch up.. I actually experimented with 1st kit, many years ago. I laid 1 heavy coat on an unprepped plywood board. 8 inch x 8 inch. I let it cure for 24 hours and man was that tough. A screwdriver and hammer could barely dent it. I think it wouldve held water like that, just fine. Im just a 6 coating kinda guy.
@shadeaquaticbreeder29146 ай бұрын
@@FreeSwimmer oh okay awesome I didn't see it before. And that's great, thank you so much and especially thanks for sharing these vids!
@philippevignau68637 ай бұрын
Super nice bike… I am doing the same on my FXR 1986, what is the dimension of the rear tyre you installed ?
@FreeSwimmer7 ай бұрын
It is a 150/70 B18 Michelin Commander
@AkwarystaNiedzielny7 ай бұрын
I have restored several cars from the 1960s and 1970s and I know how much work it requires. In my opinion, leave the Oscars in the second tank. New fish will arrive and there will be chaos here.
@tabarakaquatics80677 ай бұрын
I would put both Oscars in and watch them. Putting both of them insures that it wouldn’t be just one new fish put in for every fish to test, and also the 2 Oscar can give each other support.
@dannyaquatics7 ай бұрын
Great to see you again I always Love your aquariums . Great video and great looking fish.
@AtariTheAquarist7 ай бұрын
You could probably get away with adding him because of size and temperament, but always need a back up plan. I find most time Oscars just ignore other fish and so their own thing
@Alex-il6pn7 ай бұрын
Hey freeswimmer, i seen in a prior video that you put the Styrofoam insulation underneath your plywood builds, would you also do it for a 500 gallon plywood build? With a 4x8 base?
@FreeSwimmer7 ай бұрын
I laid the 1" high density foam under all my builds.. Even the 1200g system. Its a habit I have.. I cannot say its actually needed with a big plywood build. The walls are less likely to come apart.. I simply like it that way. Its an extra $30 bucks maybe ?
@Alex-il6pn7 ай бұрын
@FreeSwimmer yeah I see, the 30 is not the problem it's lifting up the tank to get the Styrofoam underneath.
@HPTuchin8 ай бұрын
Could be an air bladder problem with the Firemouth, seems like he's lost his buoyancy and relying solely on fin & tail functions to navigate. Could have been popped completely or partially perhaps. Happens sometimes in agressive style communities. It may right itself hopefully. Still eating is definitely a good sign. Love the tank btw 👍🏻
@FreeSwimmer8 ай бұрын
It seems sad for him, however none of the others have any interest in him. So he can be the boss of the sand lol
@dannyaquatics8 ай бұрын
Hi my friend hope everyone is doing well good to see you again.
@stoneysscapes75448 ай бұрын
Looking Awesome thanks for the views!!! Did you know that CURRENT shut down ?
@FreeSwimmer8 ай бұрын
No. I hadnt heard that. Seems kinda sad. They have always had good lasting and fair price parts.