Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-02-2013, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 285
**UPDATE**
Here is what I have settled with...
**UPDATE**
Here is what I have settled with for the time being. I have a nice brown crypt that I still need to add to the right. I am also trying to figure out a carpet or lower plant to put...
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Forum: Aquascaping
05-02-2013, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 314
Here is what I have settled with for the time...
Here is what I have settled with for the time being. I have a nice brown crypt that I still need to add to the right. I am also trying to figure out a carpet or lower plant to put with the rocks. ...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
04-19-2013, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 285
Fish got added back in without any problems. ...
Fish got added back in without any problems. Checked on them when I woke up and counted all bodies swimming happily (mostly cuz I just doubled their swimming area with the re-scape).
thanks for...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
04-18-2013, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 285
Same gravel, same plants, same piece of wood. ...
Same gravel, same plants, same piece of wood. Because I used organic miracle-gro as a base, over time the gravel mixed in with it a little too much so I did rinse out a part of the gravel to help...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
04-18-2013, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 285
Too dangerous to put fish back in?
Monday night I took down and re-scaped my 29G. I moved all the fish to a 10G and they have been in it for the past two nights. My plan was to move them all back into the tank tonight.
I question...
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Forum: Aquascaping
04-16-2013, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 314
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Forum: Aquascaping
04-16-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 314
Re-scaping the 29 - Wouldn't mind some input
Spent the night tearing down and putting back together my 29G. The crypts got way out of control, I took out a piece of wood a few weeks ago and needed to move things around to fill gaps, and I...
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Forum: Fish
04-14-2013, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 289
The filter on the 29G is a Fluval. It'd be too...
The filter on the 29G is a Fluval. It'd be too hard to get that onto the 10G since the 10 could only go on the floor. But I understand the concern for keeping as much bacteria in as I can. All I...
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Forum: Fish
04-13-2013, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 289
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Forum: Fish
04-13-2013, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 289
Best way to protect the fish while re-scaping
This weekend I plan to re-scape my 29G. It contains 9 green tetras, 8 golden pencilfish, 3 long-fin serpae, a Gourami and a Bandit Cory.
I will essentially be tearing up the whole tank and move...
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Forum: Aquascaping
04-04-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 203
I had a similar experience and the black dots...
I had a similar experience and the black dots eventually went away. I also began to dose excel and eventually got CO2 and I think that helped get rid of it.
It most likely will never sink. I...
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Forum: Equipment
04-04-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 345
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Forum: Equipment
04-04-2013, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 345
Best Way to Clean This Glass
I was graciously given several tops for my aquariums. Lucky for me they need a bit of cleaning. Lots of hard water stains and other stuff.
I've heard I should use alcohol, CLR, vinegar, and who...
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Forum: Equipment
03-21-2013, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 110
I don't add any water, just the solution. The...
I don't add any water, just the solution. The little guide thing shows blue, green & yellow so I imagine it'll be blue when I first put it in.
The box is mostly in Chinese, so I don't know too...
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Forum: Equipment
03-21-2013, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 110
API Test Kit & Drop Checker (2 Questions)
Question 1:
Is the API Saltwater master test kit any different from the freshwater? Saltwater tests for pH, ammonia, nitrate & nitrite. Will I get incorrect readings using the saltwater instead of...
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Forum: Algae
03-19-2013, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
I'm using Top Fin conditioner from PetSmart
I...
I'm using Top Fin conditioner from PetSmart
I also add Seachem Equilibrium, the recommended amount, 1x month. That does make it cloudy white for a day. This issue comes right before my next water...
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Forum: Algae
03-19-2013, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
I will go to PetSmart tomorrow and get a test...
I will go to PetSmart tomorrow and get a test kit. Closest pet store.
Each bi-monthly water change is 50-60%.
I did wonder if there was such thing as old tank syndrome because my Cherries are...
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Forum: Algae
03-18-2013, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 208
Milky look to the tank
Not sure if this is an algae problem or a water problem, but help out how you can.
Since Friday, I noticed a milky white look to my tank. The java moss looks terrible and plants like the anubais...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
02-13-2013, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 574
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
02-13-2013, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 574
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Forum: Low Tech Forum
02-13-2013, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,323
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
02-13-2013, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 574
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
02-09-2013, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 492
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
02-09-2013, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 492
Betta vs. Shrimp
Situation:
At work, I currently have a male Betta in a 1G cube and a 10" planted bowl with 4 red Rili's. I'm getting a bit tired of the Betta cube and would like to add it to the bowl.
The...
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Forum: Fish
01-30-2013, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 417
Or, do like I've done, slowly add most of your...
Or, do like I've done, slowly add most of your fish in. I'm not done stocking quite yet, but over the course of almost a year, I've added to a 29G, med-heavy planted, 8 golden pencilfish, 10 green...
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