My Ranchu Tank

[ranchuguy]

Hi there. New to the forum. I just want to share some pictures of my ranchu tank.

I have 19 in the tank.

75G powered by a Rio 10HF submersible pump and a 9500cc Airpump for aeration
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3501210648_a6b896a7ee.jpg

Almost Palm-sized body, about 4.4" end to end
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3512582381_9fd70de1a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3504113199_2e5d10e1aa.jpg

My favorite Black Ranchu: Perfect Curve, Good Wen Growth, Nice tail angle
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3501220690_41a6506887.jpg

[ranchuguy]

here are some more pictures:

The other black ranchus with a redcap ranchu
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3501221876_f5c3140e6b.jpg

"Lipstick"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3501218378_2cf32b5c27.jpg

White Ranchu
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3501217396_1cd7225334.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3500400053_7fd24e39e0.jpg

[eros]

Bro Pinoy,

Holy carp! that tank is spotless. Is this a new tank? care to explain the shower filter.

[small_ranchu]

Beautiful Tank.. :)

[Sabine]

What a nice ranchu collection! I too would like to learn more about your filter.

[small_ranchu]

Since you are posting this in fish judging section, I have a question.

Do you want us to judge the quality of your fish OR just want to show your fish?

[SeaWitch]

I'm not familiar with your filtration, but I was wondering if you have to clean your tank alot with 19 GF in a 75g tank? Your ranchus are very nice!!! I love the tank, as well!

[ranchuguy]

Bro Pinoy,

Holy carp! that tank is spotless. Is this a new tank? care to explain the shower filter.

What a nice ranchu collection! I too would like to learn more about your filter.

Thanks. :D hehe. I've had the tank for almost a year now.

The OHF is a 3-layer Supreme Aqua brand.
Layer 1: Filter foam and wool (wet)
Layer 2: BioBalls (dry)
Layer 3: Green Mat and Ceramic rings (wet)

The stock non submersible pump cannot catch up with the bioload as the school grew in numbers, so i had to replace it with a Rio 10HF with custom pvc pipes.

Actually the ideal trickle filter for a 75g is the Mr Aqua 4-ft multilayer OHF, but for the meantime, i am ok with what i have.

The Airpump is a precision 9500cc
1st outlet: to Sponge Filter
2nd outlet: to air stone

[ranchuguy]

Beautiful Tank.. :)

Thanks sir :D

Since you are posting this in fish judging section, I have a question.

Do you want us to judge the quality of your fish OR just want to show your fish?

Both i guess. haha. I do know that some of the fish dont have perfect curves, but as i went along with the purchases, i have learned the standards and the flaws to watch out for.....Im ready for judgement day.....fire away chief :D

[ranchuguy]

I'm not familiar with your filtration, but I was wondering if you have to clean your tank alot with 19 GF in a 75g tank? Your ranchus are very nice!!! I love the tank, as well!

I do 30% WC once a week. I clean only the top layer wools under running water since its the mechanical filtration, also during WC.

I used to have water quality issues with the stock pump, but the Rio 10 HF solved my problem. Even if i dont clean for 2 weeks, i still have clear water....but i just make sure that i do it weekly to control the levels and maintain water quality.

I guess it also helped that i dont have stones or gravel. The dirt just crawls to the pump.

[eros]

Pare, sobrang linis ang fish tank mo. Maingay ba ang filtration mo or parang waterfalls sound effect ba?

* sorry yung tagalog ko rusty. Pero mas-mabuti ang bisaya ko:)
Sige,
ross:coffee:

[ranchuguy]

Pare, sobrang linis ang fish tank mo. Maingay ba ang filtration mo or parang waterfalls sound effect ba?

* sorry yung tagalog ko rusty. Pero mas-mabuti ang bisaya ko:)
Sige,
ross:coffee:


haha. Ayos naman tagalog mo Bai.

Thanks and thanks to all for the kind words. I dont really notice, but i guess it sounds like a mini-fountain rather than a faucet running on a filled basin....if this makes any sense.

It aint that noisy, thats for sure. I hear the vibration of the pump more than the water drip. :D But i just adjust the pipes when it touches the glass of the overhead plastic lining of the filterbox.

[Jed]

Beautiful tank! I must admit, I was a little concerned about the stocking levels, but it seems that you have it under control. Is 30% enough?

[ranchuguy]

Beautiful tank! I must admit, I was a little concerned about the stocking levels, but it seems that you have it under control. Is 30% enough?

Thank you. I sometimes do 50% WC and a lot of salt. Since Goldfish adapt easily, i just load straight from the faucet. I used to stock water for 24 hours but i opted to get directly from the faucet.

But i do no more than 50%, except if there is good enough reason to do so.

[harzan]

Not bad.....you could use a blue ranchu in there....or shall I say blue lionhead for all you purists????:angel:

kidding aside, I think it is so nice to have a indoor display tank, but too much work!

[ranchuguy]

Not bad.....you could use a blue ranchu in there....or shall I say blue lionhead for all you purists????:angel:

kidding aside, I think it is so nice to have a indoor display tank, but too much work!

Does anyone have a picture of a blue ranchu?

[Jed]

Here is a blue ranchu featured in this weeks Goldfish Connection's Auction

http://www.goldfishconnection.com/uploads/full/AUC_133_36_1.JPG

[ranchuguy]

nice.

Ill watch out for that here in the Philippines.

By the way, how much is the price range for Ranchus in your local areas, and where are you located?

In the Philippines, a AAA SVR ranchu is about USD45.00 (4-5 inches). The young ranchus at about 2-3 inches is about USD5.00 to USD10.00, depending on the body curve and wen growth. Some LFS are not too keen on the quality so they sometimes sell an "A" class ranchu for about USD8.00. :D

[pearlscale_fan]

those fish are too cute for their own good!!!!!!!
just wondering, don't you think maybe a couple of plants and some river rocks might be good for them to mess with? (they will redecorate)

[ranchuguy]

Im actually thinking of putting black river pebbles, but im currently happy with my weekly maintenance routine. haha.

[egydiver]

I love your fish they are very nice

[ranchuguy]

Here are some new pictures of my tanks:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4139566247_ba80e86b25.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4168589485_5a4db72044.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4139567051_5481ffac87.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4140324246_bb302695ec.jpg

[ranchuguy]

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[mattpadrigan]

really really nice tank! your clear water makes the fish look even more beautiful!

saan kayo sa pinas?
ang mahal ang mga ranchu diyan! bakit ganoon? akala ko mas mura kaya sa pinas kay sa united states pero pareho din.

[Cincy Ranchu]

Does anyone have a picture of a blue ranchu?

There is one in the auction this week on Goldfish Connection

Really nice set up! Tyhis is a pretty great argument for SVR

[small_ranchu]

Beautiful tank!!!

I really want the kinda filter on your tank. Too bad.

[ranchuguy]

really really nice tank! your clear water makes the fish look even more beautiful!

saan kayo sa pinas?
ang mahal ang mga ranchu diyan! bakit ganoon? akala ko mas mura kaya sa pinas kay sa united states pero pareho din.

mura lang actually. The Calico is about USD55.00, its 7 inches (end to end), and is very fat. Wen growth is superb.

Im from Quezon CIty, btw.

[ranchuguy]

There is one in the auction this week on Goldfish Connection

Really nice set up! Tyhis is a pretty great argument for SVR

thanks. I was waiting for months for new stocks from the HK importer. I got lucky when an LFS informed me when it arrived. I love that calico ranchu

[ranchuguy]

Beautiful tank!!!

I really want the kinda filter on your tank. Too bad.

its relatively cheap here. id say about USD25.00. The brand is supreme aqua.

[ranchuguy]

some new ranchus i got

This Apache Ranchu is about 6-7 inches

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4322086819_3a11db5d5a_o.jpg


These two are about 2.5 inches. Huge wens. Great curvature.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4322087455_41eceebbef_o.jpg

Calico (about 5-6 inches)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4321953471_f63a68b8cb.jpg