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Yesterday, 10:47 PM
There are a few different schools of thought about maintaining the perfect or a target pH vis maintaining a stable ph. But I'm guessing you have...
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Yesterday, 10:44 PM
Of course gronlaura!
BTW -- I got an AWESOME pic this morning that I'm entering into next month's contest. Can't wait!
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Yesterday, 10:33 PM
Yup, I did read that in your first post. Soaking vinegar on the spots for about 24 hours (or more) will remove algae as well as hard water deposits....
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Yesterday, 03:26 PM
Welcome to the forum
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Yesterday, 12:01 PM
Lay the tank on it side so the side with the algae is facing down. If you have a bow front tank, your might need to wedge some towels under it to...
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Yesterday, 11:56 AM
I only really know of three main things to look for, but that is based only on what I have read ans the pics that I have seen. Unfortunately, most...
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Yesterday, 09:59 AM
Welcome back to the AC... :22:
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Yesterday, 04:12 AM
As mentioned, Test the heater and see if it's up to snuff... If so, USE the heater.
If the former owner wants to dictate terms of care.. Well,...
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Yesterday, 02:39 AM
You are all total fish geeks!
Well, me too. :11:
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Yesterday, 02:29 AM
Keep a close eye on the tang and when the time comes, up-grade or rehome him. It seams like most tangs grow really fast up until they hit 4 to 6...
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Yesterday, 01:23 AM
Very regal looking!:1luvu:
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06-17-2013, 11:56 PM
My feedback would remain the same as in your other thread where you asked the same question
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06-17-2013, 11:51 PM
*facepalm*
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06-17-2013, 11:04 PM
Lets all be careful not have the posts unfairly bring attention to any single photo in the comps
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06-17-2013, 09:12 PM
No need to run a heater yet unless you just want to. It has no effect on the cycle.
4ppm is WAY too high for a 10g. I did my 55g that high and...
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06-17-2013, 08:46 PM
Welcome back to the AC
If you PM me you old user name, I can merge the two accounts
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06-17-2013, 06:57 PM
I could look at your pictures all day.
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06-17-2013, 05:05 PM
Agree to use the heater rather than none. Different if you lived in the tropics. Just how did this person "force" you to take those Betta's? ...
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06-17-2013, 05:04 PM
Yes, Sandz. I like him very much! I expected him to be a bit boring, but boy was I wrong! He's all over the tank! I can't wait to get about 10 in...
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06-17-2013, 01:38 PM
What a pretty kitty, too. Looks like a long hair variety.
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06-17-2013, 01:03 PM
Just curious if you happened to check them when they were sleeping. I doubt it has anything to do with oxygen levels are they'd be at the top of...
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06-17-2013, 11:40 AM
It's not a flawed set-up, just a small set-up. The power compact lighting will product heat, and in some small set-ups like yours, that heat will...
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06-17-2013, 10:08 AM
Welcome to the AC... :22:
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William, would like to see his house in person one day.
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75 Gallon freshwater community.
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30 Gallon Tiger Barbs.
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10 Gallon Male Betta tank
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Rest of Your Aquariums:
10 Gallon Female Betta tank and a 20 Hexagon tank that I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it.
How I got started with aquariums.:
Found a used 75 gallon tank and stand at a yard sale for 35 dollars and decided to give it another try.
Favorite fish:
Wow' that's a hard one, plecos are among my favorites.
Fish I have bred:
Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Sword tails and hundreds of BN plecos.
Why I like fish::
Find watching them to be very relaxing.
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Research and take time so you know what your getting into.
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You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
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