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Today, 12:52 AM
None of the above, I'd get Congos if it were me
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Today, 12:45 AM
I'm gonna add to mine, as well
For top dwellers, one word: dwarf pencilfish...or marble hatchet fish
Wait....that was more than one word....5...
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Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Since you are one of the few (only?) active members who keep/raise CS, that kind of negates the anonymity of the contest, which IMO is one of the...
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Yesterday, 08:55 PM
Awesome tank and fish, Marty
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Yesterday, 03:27 PM
Which type was it?
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Yesterday, 03:27 PM
Good luck to you, Joe....not many people can say they have a job doing something they love
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Yesterday, 02:49 PM
Now the vid is working, need to try some winter squash
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Yesterday, 12:57 PM
Stay away from the "Yotta", lol
Here's the test kit you need: http://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?id=580#.Wcj9B8ZrzpE
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09-24-2017, 03:42 PM
Yes, if it is chlorine, it can be "gassed" off, if I'm not mistaken.
I'd still get the Prime, just for it's detoxification properties with...
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09-24-2017, 02:49 PM
Fun, fun, fun...it will be worth all of the work...one day
Pics don't show for me (?)
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09-24-2017, 02:48 PM
Thank you, Nat.
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09-24-2017, 02:33 PM
You are certain the tap has chlorine?
I would order some Prime ASAP
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09-24-2017, 01:12 AM
Thanks Lee...the sterbai is indeed a loner, next order from TWS will include a new group of them, metae as well, if available
And if $ permits, a...
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09-24-2017, 12:56 AM
Congrats to you both, great pics.
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09-24-2017, 12:53 AM
The OP's original dilemma with her filter was solved.
All of the posts here were good to learn from.
We can debate which filters we like to...
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09-23-2017, 08:10 PM
Thanks Rock, will do
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09-23-2017, 06:35 PM
When I find what works, my search is over....I don't fix what ain't broke.
This is all I have to say on this matter, use what you like, as will I.
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09-23-2017, 06:09 PM
Different strokes for different folks.
I'll always use and recommend the AquaClears.
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09-23-2017, 05:47 PM
I lubricate my impeller shafts to aid in preventing any unnecessary noise, and to discourage any shaft rust/deterioration
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09-23-2017, 05:20 PM
This is correct, you don't want to "slather" the impeller in Vaseline, you just want a very thin coating on part of the shaft nefore replacing the...
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09-23-2017, 05:03 PM
That's because they needed cleaning.
Mine vary in the time it takes for gunk to build up in them, the AC70 on the 40B could probably go 6 weeks...
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09-23-2017, 04:55 PM
Ooops, you are correct, thanks Larry.
Corrected in original post.
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09-23-2017, 04:44 PM
For those of you who use CCleaner, better read this:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/18/16325202/ccleaner-hack-malware-security
I had 5.33...
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09-23-2017, 04:39 PM
Crystals are much more difficult to keep than RCS, good luck with them...that was a good price, even if they are "low grade"
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09-23-2017, 04:17 PM
Like I said before, I own 5 AquaClears, the oldest is 4+ years old, and I have had no issues with mine.
They're the only kind I'll ever buy.
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09-23-2017, 02:54 PM
Good advice from sfsamm above.
4G is a bit small for the betta alone. The snail dying probably caused the ammonia spike.
You need nothing but...
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09-22-2017, 07:33 PM
Of course not, but I don't worry about it, all of my tanks are overfiltered, and I don't waste space in my filters with sponges, they are filled with...
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09-22-2017, 07:14 PM
Some bottom-feeding from last night
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09-22-2017, 07:11 PM
Only very fine sand would be light enough to get sucked into that filter, most sand is too heavy.
Of course, you want the end of the filter pickup...
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About Me:
I was an avid aquarist until the icestorm of 1998 (Quebec). I had a custom 300G saltwater tank. I lost everything having no power for 2 weeks. A month ago i decided to give it another shot, starting small with a 10G freshwater I plan on getting back to salt after I remaster fresh. (That took 2 weeks)
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The 5th Element
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Single Parents, Male or Female
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Graduated College
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3
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Montreal
Aquarium 1:
150G FOWLR
Aquarium 2:
75G Fresh
Aquarium 3:
24G Mini Reef
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Saltwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
10G for my Beta, 30G SW, 2 x 27G SW & FW 2x29G QT (SW/FW)
How I got started with aquariums.:
On a whim 27 years ago
Favorite fish:
Moray Eels (SW) Gouramis (FW)
Fish I have bred:
Darwin clowns currently
Why I like fish::
Relaxing/Mesmerizing/Interesting
Best advice:
Don't give up if your new, Read the stickey's here, don't start smallish, you'll figure it out with the right advice and when you do, BAM!
Other pets:
Crash - Alaskan Malamute
Shut up - male Budgie
Bubba - Green cheek Conure
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Life is tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid (John Wayne) If you're not angry, you are not paying attention (Ralph Nader)
9 Tanks (2-29G QT) ranging from 150G to 10G for my 1/2 moon Beta
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Here's to one crummy Superbowl, lol!
speaking of appreciation - thanks for the great info
You know I still love you!
Mmm Beer and Oysters :drool: I like to share :-D
Anytime my man ! We need you there [& your new fancy toys :-P ] :-D
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Another day, another round for my friends.
Another round for my friends
mmm a nice Christmas beer :-D Perfect for the holidays.
Have a Merry (and salty) Christmas!
Here's some Christmass Cheer, Happy Holidays Surfdog
A few clown for the fellow SW clowns. :D
for sticking to it and voting
I could not find a new camera, so this will have to do
Congrats on the new fish!
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