Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-29-2004, 11:30 PM
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Gosh sounds like we have all had some...
Gosh sounds like we have all had some "interesting professions", one of my first was working in a movie theater, at the concession stand for $1.43 per hr, below minimum wage because it was food...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-23-2004, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 796
Hi: Nope I'm not in VA, do the water conditions...
Hi: Nope I'm not in VA, do the water conditions seem the same? I'm in Arlington TX.
Dang Kris, I know feeder gold fish are hardy, but in a bag for 3 days! Whew...my ex had ciclids he bought feeder...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-23-2004, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 796
Yeah Ph was my problem too out tap water runs...
Yeah Ph was my problem too out tap water runs about 8.0 and tetras like it 6.8 or 7.0. I was using water condition for water changes that lowered it ever further so the fish were in a constant roller...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-23-2004, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 796
Poor little lady! Ahh but yet another miracle...
Poor little lady! Ahh but yet another miracle story...fish are so way cool!
I went over a year with lack of success of keeping tetra's finally got the water chemistry just right, had 9 living...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-23-2004, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 796
:D Actually I did put the little dude home last...
:D Actually I did put the little dude home last night, seems happy and healthy even came to the top of the tank at feeding time scampering around, and going to school with the rest of the fish. His...
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-22-2004, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 599
Views: 40,434
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
03-22-2004, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 796
Odd Topic
I have cardinal tetra that has...
Odd Topic
I have cardinal tetra that has been living in a tabletop fountain for a week, seems healthly no signs of stress.
How did that happen? Well my plant shelf broke causing a plant to...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-19-2003, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Hi Everyone:
First part is for Rex, I had a...
Hi Everyone:
First part is for Rex, I had a response from Jungle products, turns out the Nitrite/Nitrate and ammonia test srips are salicylate and compatible with
Jungle(r) water conditioners. ...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-17-2003, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-16-2003, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-16-2003, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-16-2003, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
HI Rex and Mike:
Yep they are the test...
HI Rex and Mike:
Yep they are the test strips, after I specifically pointed out what type of tests I wanted, they were what I was told I needed by the clerk at Petco. A new pet store just opened,...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-16-2003, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 24,605
Hi:
My Mom used salt peter on her rose...
Hi:
My Mom used salt peter on her rose bushes, think she got it at a nursery, or in the spice section of the grocery store, but check with your cooperative extension dept.
Molly
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-16-2003, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Hi Rex:
Not sure if I have the Salicylate...
Hi Rex:
Not sure if I have the Salicylate tests or not, the pet store said they were, but they are somewhat nitwits :stupid: . The new tests I got are Jungle Labs TK 400 for Nitrite/Nitrate and...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-15-2003, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Yep I have plants, and lots of lighting, and...
Yep I have plants, and lots of lighting, and lightning these days 8)
I know my tank is cycling & of course the massive water changes are slowing the process, thats cool, just want to get it right...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-14-2003, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Hi anonapersona:
Yep I tend to be a nervous...
Hi anonapersona:
Yep I tend to be a nervous norvus, dang it I want things right though, and get confused!
I got Prime, altough the nit wit at Petco cattioned me away from it and was reluctant...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-11-2003, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Good point! Ah maybe I'll give up being a...
Good point! Ah maybe I'll give up being a webmaster and become chemist...sorry, naw I intend to do a 50% change again tommorrow...and get a new test thingy for ammonia. I know we have not much...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-11-2003, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-10-2003, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Thanks Steve and Rex:
The link you sent was...
Thanks Steve and Rex:
The link you sent was very helpful. I don't have any fish in the tank right now, still cycling, so from what I read, this could possibly help the biological filter...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-10-2003, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Hi Everyone:
I did a 50% water change, used...
Hi Everyone:
I did a 50% water change, used Prime...nothing else, other than Stress Zyme (bio germy guys). After letting "cook" for 2 hrs here are my results:
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
PH 7.6
GH 9...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-09-2003, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-09-2003, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-09-2003, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 4,475
Hi anonapersona:
I am using Nessler tests, I...
Hi anonapersona:
I am using Nessler tests, I appreciate your input, gee maybe I need to get a degree in chemistry to have a tanks and not kill fish....just kidding. I think could be wrong is just...
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Forum: Other Websites
08-09-2003, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 552
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-09-2003, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 88
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