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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 02-24-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Cool My YouTube Videos

I thought I would show everyone my YouTube account.

Under the microscope I filmed 2 videos of bladder snail eggs and a bunch of rotifers.

Non microscope videos are of the slime mold...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-24-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Question Kent Marine Organic Adsorption Resin

Has anyone used this stuff in their freshwater tanks for tannin removal?

It sounds similar to purigen but requires super saturated brine (NaCl) for regeneration.

I don't like the idea of...
Forum: DIY 01-06-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 250
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Lightbulb Do You Want To Shape Your DIY Food?

First you want it to be a paste-like consistency. Then you use a jerky gun or an icing gun to extrude it into sticks / pellets, ribbons / flakes.

The icing gun has more versatility because of...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 01-06-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 967
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Both fine mesh media bags and stainless steel...

Both fine mesh media bags and stainless steel intake filters are better than sponges as they don't clog and allow better flow. The shrimp also love to graze on them and get pieces of food that...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 01-05-2013, 11:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 967
Posted By Cambrian Creature
I am guessing this means that an AC foam block is...

I am guessing this means that an AC foam block is not 100% effective at keeping baby shrimp out of a filter. :icon_conf
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 11-08-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By Cambrian Creature
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 11-08-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Like Petco?

Like Petco?
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 11-08-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Question Anyone Have Extra Malaysian Trumpet Snails?

As the title asks I would like to get some Malaysian Trumpet Snails. I checked ebay prices since nobody has them where I live. I prefer that they be free since i have no credit card.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 10-15-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 686
Posted By Cambrian Creature
When my RCS start hanging on objects that are...

When my RCS start hanging on objects that are close to the water's surface it is their way of telling me to change the water. Are any of your shrimp doing this?
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-15-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Almost forgot to mention that the local newspaper...

Almost forgot to mention that the local newspaper mentioned the city water is using chloramines now.

Water conditioner reviews link: http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/rev-cond.htm
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-15-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Prime vs. AquaSafe?

I just ran out of Wardley Essentials Chlor-out right when I needed to change water and was wondering which is better, SeaChem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe.

If they are in stock I can get Prime at...
Forum: DIY 08-27-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Working out the glitches slowly since the poly...

Working out the glitches slowly since the poly foam clogs after one week of running.

Removed the unraveled bath scrunchy since it takes so long to remove and reinstall when cleaning, plus it...
Forum: DIY 08-16-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Installed it one week ago and it has been keeping...

Installed it one week ago and it has been keeping the water nice and clear without clogging or spiking the parameters. I just need to get some Purigen to remove the tannins next.

I had to...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 08-11-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 421
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Anyone Work at Chain / Retail Pet Stores?

I was wondering what the work environment was like since there are occasional job openings at my local pet store (chain). I sense a high employee turnover rate. Anything else to expect or are these...
Forum: DIY 08-01-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Almost done filling the filter with media. The...

Almost done filling the filter with media. The flow will be bottom - up and consist of passing through: nylon stocking shrimp guard, unraveled bath scrubby, filter pads that resemble Japanese mats...
Forum: DIY 08-01-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 258
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Jules, From what I can gather, Rena Filstar...

Jules,

From what I can gather, Rena Filstar never thought about people who would want to replace these gaskets. They only have the outer gaskets available for purchase in a "replacement gasket...
Forum: DIY 07-30-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
I decided to go with the 2L bottle and have...

I decided to go with the 2L bottle and have already cut off the bottom and drilled the cap.

51725

51726

51727
Forum: DIY 07-29-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
jbrady33, I have seen mattenfilters before,...

jbrady33,

I have seen mattenfilters before, but if I ever used one it would have to be a horizontal version and be used in a new tank like the one seen here:...
Forum: DIY 07-27-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Lightbulb DIY Internal Power Filter with Bio

I am planing on making an internal power filter for my 38 gallon shrimp tank using an AC power head (301) and either a 1 liter soda bottle or a 2 liter soda bottle.

I was hoping on using the 2...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-07-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 820
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Thanks for the info, the company made it easier...

Thanks for the info, the company made it easier to find them.

Here: http://www.yourfishstuff.com/repashy-soilent-green/

Don't tell your critters the ingredients because they might freak out...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 06-07-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 820
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Soilent green is the correct spelling, right? ...

Soilent green is the correct spelling, right?

All I can find on Google is a sludge metal band from New Orleans.
Forum: Equipment 06-06-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Here is an attached picture of the impeller shaft...

Here is an attached picture of the impeller shaft I was talking about:

Use the shadow for reference.
Forum: Equipment 06-05-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Question Durability of Powerheads

Are Maxi-jets more durable than Aquaclear powerheads?

I'm asking because I opened up an old ACPH that sounded like an angry rattlesnake and the impellar shaft was worn down to the width of a pin...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 06-03-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 576
Posted By Cambrian Creature
A rescue disc / usb program might work. ...

A rescue disc / usb program might work.

Click here: http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd

To me Linux systems are completely different animals and I don't know how to use a rescue program on...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-03-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 326
Posted By Cambrian Creature
Hmm... Apparently Seachem Purigen is...

Hmm...

Apparently Seachem Purigen is preferred over Seachem Clarity.
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