http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/ For discussing general aquarium topics. en Fri, 24 May 2013 09:17:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/ http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112435&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:34:01 GMT Well my Otos arrived this afternoon, all 3 came in excellent condition. They're around an inch long and acclimated well. They were put in the tank a couple hours ago and the lights just went out. I'm going to watch them for the next few days. After a few days I'll take some pictures and set up a journal for this tank as it seems a lot is going to change and grow in it :D ]]> General Aquarium Forum Carapar56 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112435 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112430&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:10 GMT Again, I am inclined to chalk this up to genetic alteration. I also lost my long-finned zebra danio, but can safely say that was due to old age, and... Again, I am inclined to chalk this up to genetic alteration. I also lost my long-finned zebra danio, but can safely say that was due to old age, and I had him for slightly over three years, and that's roughly their lifespan, as I understand it.

Parameters: Ammonia 0; Nitrite 0; Nitrates 15ppm; high-range pH 7.6; copper 0; phosphates 1.0.

About a month ago, I got six new White Cloud minnows, and they're all fine and healthy.

I also added more red cherry shrimp, and two of what my LFS calls "blue shrimp" (transparent bodies very faintly tinged blue). These are larger than the cherries. All are thriving and active.

Also, there continues to be a lot of snails, mostly ride-in from plants, and they're all alive and doing their normal snail things.

All of my current plants are green, healthy and growing.

Vacuumed my substrate about three weeks ago, and did the usual water change about a week ago. Filter was cleaned two weeks ago.

The glofish that have died off are mostly ones I've had for awhile, though a couple are newer.

The pattern seems to be that glofish will thrive in the tank for several months, then suddenly, several of them will die off over a span of about a week.

They will start swimming a little wierd first, and go off their food. I can always tell when they're in trouble by this behavior. No lesions or signs of any disease on their skin, and fins appear normal.

Sounds like a genetic thing, to me.

Anyone else notice this pattern in their glofish? Any other ideas as to what could be happening, here?

Thanks for the input.

--mermaidwannabe ]]> General Aquarium Forum mermaidwannabe http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112430 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112428&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 14:31:23 GMT I need one of these.... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...=2004%20113765

But have nothing to order to make it worth my while for shipping etc. Any idea what I could use in its place... looking for something I should be able to find locally. I will need it b/c I am probably going to end up with a canister filter, even though mine is cut for a HOB filter ]]> General Aquarium Forum Hardy85 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112428 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112427&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:37 GMT So do I just add to a cannister Filter? Thanks Jeff So do I just add to a cannister Filter?

Thanks

Jeff ]]> General Aquarium Forum reef12 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112427 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112418&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:05:38 GMT currently have my 20 gallon high stocked the way i want it looking to upgrade my lighting to some thing in the medium level? I have a t8 15 watt 18" aqueon hood on it currently. looking to upgrade to t5 i am guessing with potentially going out an getting a glass top custom cut to my dimensions. currently just have some watersprite that's doing fairly well and a java fern that took a beating when i killed the Black beard algae off it but appears to be slowly coming back with some new growth(lost almost all the original really badly damaged leaves it had ). I am open to some suggestions on new plants. when i do this swap its highly likely before or at the same time i'll be switching out my gravel from the clown blue vomit i currently have to some heritage red turface. ]]> General Aquarium Forum justanothertank http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112418 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112416&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:13:24 GMT I'm new to the hobby, but this looks like the most overstocked tank i've ever seen:

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pet/3821052002.html ]]> General Aquarium Forum calebtrueblue http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112416 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112414&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:44:17 GMT I found a second hand fishtank 80 cm in lenght ,20 cm wide and 25 cm high --40 liters ,around 10 gallons--.and at a much cheaper price than a custom... I found a second hand fishtank 80 cm in lenght ,20 cm wide and 25 cm high --40 liters ,around 10 gallons--.and at a much cheaper price than a custom made one (it must be max 20 cm wide so it would fit on my fireplace.)It was sold without the lights.
I intent to make it a planted tank ,using low light plants....so I was wondering what kid of light to get (T8 or T5)and what wattage? I know the rule of thumb is 2 to 4 watt per gallon ,or something like that ,but ,in my case ,if counting the substrate,it only leaves 20 cm in height.I could also move the light higher of course ,but I don't wanna go as far as completely suspending it above the tank.Does the rule of thumb per gallon still applies if light is so close to plants?thx ]]> General Aquarium Forum LadyFishes http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112414 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112402&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:55:00 GMT hello all, so, my swollen betta is doing worse. he barely passes the white junk out of himself and his belly near the anal area is getting red. i... hello all,

so, my swollen betta is doing worse. he barely passes the white junk out of himself and his belly near the anal area is getting red. i think there is an infection that has presented as a complication with the parasite infestation. this is likely preventing him from passing the remains of the infestation. he doesn't pass anything after getting peas every other day and he has epsom salts in his tank. he is still alert and swimming. it is very unlikely it is dropsy - so please don't introduce that commentary haha. no pineconing, localized, and been ongoing too long - he'd be dead by now.

so, after finishing his second prazi treatment tomorrow, i'd like to wait a day and then give him the antibiotic tout de suite! i am not going to have time to order something online, so anything i could find at a decent LFS or even better, petsmart, would be appreciated! ]]> General Aquarium Forum xdanxnjx http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112402 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112381&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:58:43 GMT i have always used a colander to rinse out my gravels. it is really so much of a hassle. then i saw a video on youtube where a guy rinses his gravel... i have always used a colander to rinse out my gravels. it is really so much of a hassle.
then i saw a video on youtube where a guy rinses his gravel with no colander but just puts the gravel in a bucket, pours water and empties it
here is the link
can i do this.
will it even clean used gravel (from craigslist)
an urgent answer will be appreciated because i would like to rinse out my gravel now ]]> General Aquarium Forum vafa http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112381 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112379&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:20 GMT So on my 55 I have two HOB filters, a Aquatech 30-60 and a tetra whisper 60. Now... keeping a budget in mind, I plan to tweak my stock a little,... So on my 55 I have two HOB filters, a Aquatech 30-60 and a tetra whisper 60.

Now... keeping a budget in mind, I plan to tweak my stock a little, and will most likely be overstocked... so I'm sitting here wondering if I should replace those two filters with AC 70's. I could probably swing the upgrade (including selling mine) for around $100.

Questions:
Are the AC's quieter than most HOB?
Would the AC70's be a significant upgrade?
Would they actually reduce electric usage? (more efficient at 6W? I can't find specs on others) - FOUND, each are currently 9W, so it'd be 2/3's of the power I use now
Would just adding a canister be better, and if so what would be best choice?

Thanks ]]> General Aquarium Forum Hardy85 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112379 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112378&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:25 GMT Is Polymer clay safe?(the one you bake ,like Fimo or Sculpey? Is Polymer clay safe?(the one you bake ,like Fimo or Sculpey? ]]> General Aquarium Forum LadyFishes http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112378 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112377&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:39:46 GMT so for this weekend i visited America. i checked out the pet smart there. i got some filter media for a filter when i noticed the tanks there. all... so for this weekend i visited America.
i checked out the pet smart there.
i got some filter media for a filter when i noticed the tanks there.
all the fish were thriving and happy.
decorations and even some live plants to keep them happy.
the water was crystal clear.
then we went to walmart.
it was soo ugly.
1/4 of the tanks had a dead fish.
the water was yellow and dirty. the tanks were bare bottom. some of the tanks had poop for gravel !
look at that variety! ]]> General Aquarium Forum vafa http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112377 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112375&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 16:52:34 GMT My first post. I have a 5 month old, believed to be bullfrog tadpole. He has started to "change" -- feet have sprouted, and his tail is thickening. I am looking for any information on experiences with these fascinating critters.

My tank
(1) bullfrog tadpole
(3) apple snails--1.5''
(6) albino corys
(5) tetras--1.25''
(2) Chinese algae eaters
(heavily planted)

any other constructive comments or insights on this tank would be appreciated.

-Thanks, Eric

--Also i have access to MSU College of natural Science research database and proffs, and would love to help with any obscure research you'all are doing. ]]> General Aquarium Forum Hoovener http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112375 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112368&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:54:42 GMT *Just wondering if the rosy barbs would eat them? Do cherry barbs pretty much mind their own in a good group? * :goldfish:29 Gallon 5... Just wondering if the rosy barbs would eat them? Do cherry barbs pretty much mind their own in a good group?






:goldfish:29 Gallon 5 rosy barbs.:goldfish: ]]> General Aquarium Forum guppymummy http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112368 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112367&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:31:24 GMT So last week I received my Frogbit from a seller on aquabid. They're currently in my apisto tank inside of a floating breeder box. Just now I noticed smaller white, pen-point sized organisms that look like tiny caterpillars. Can anyone identify them for me? I'd give you pictures but they're literally just barely big enough for me to see. Please reply asap on what they are, if they're safe to leave in the tank, and if not how to be rid of them. ]]> General Aquarium Forum Carapar56 http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=112367