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01-24-2021, 04:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Rivers!
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01-23-2021, 04:02 PM
Wow, sorry to hear all of this, hope this hell is over with soon
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01-19-2021, 07:41 PM
Definitely an auto-response in the Intro section, he's always had that...tried a different browser?
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01-19-2021, 07:39 PM
Center brace is very important on those big tanks, proceed with caution...
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01-19-2021, 04:24 PM
Yes, the AC is in dire need of maintenance and repair, but alas, no sign of an Admin in a very long time...:scry:
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01-13-2021, 12:55 PM
No problemo, Todd :ssmile:
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01-11-2021, 07:27 PM
Anytime....
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01-11-2021, 04:54 PM
Thread moved, per OP's request :22:
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01-10-2021, 04:25 PM
A meter?!?!
Nah, 12 inches or so, 15 tops in the right conditions...
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01-08-2021, 01:30 PM
Welcome to the AC.
Why would you restart the entire tank? Have you read about the nitrogen cycle in fish tanks, and was the tank cycled? Do you...
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01-06-2021, 01:10 PM
Old thread, OP hasn't replied in 13+ years, now closed.
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01-05-2021, 01:39 PM
Cut back to feeding every other day, most tropical fish don't need to eat every day.
Any leftover food needs to be removed from the tank water.
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01-05-2021, 01:20 PM
Food silt?
If there is any leftover food after feeding, you are overfeeding, which is never a good thing.
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01-04-2021, 08:09 PM
You are very welcome.
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01-04-2021, 07:58 PM
Large water changes, and use a good water conditioner: https://www.seachem.com/prime.php
You need a real test kit, the paper strips aren't very...
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01-04-2021, 07:36 PM
A cycled tank will have 0 ammonia, 0 nitrItes, and some nitrAtes.
Just running a tank for a few weeks won't cycle it, cycling is a process that...
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01-04-2021, 07:08 PM
Welcome to the AC.
Did you cycle the tank before adding the fish?
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01-04-2021, 04:42 PM
Missed this, sorry Nat...I ended up getting a juvie at the LFS, you and the fam are so busy lately, and the cold weather...thank you, though!
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01-02-2021, 04:43 PM
Beautiful tank, Marty
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01-01-2021, 03:37 PM
Get the 75G.
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12-31-2020, 03:17 PM
I need to get you a vid of the thousands of MTS in my 10G, might change your mind...I abhor them
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12-30-2020, 06:28 PM
Brown algae or diatoms, reduce your lighting period, you actually don't even need lighting while cycling.
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About Surfdog
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Ottawa, On
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Moto-X, snow ski, surf, classic movies
Occupation:
Retired
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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anything but Jazz
Movies:
The Name of the Rose
The 5th Element
Red River (not re-mades)
Who I'd like to meet:
John Wayne, but alas...
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The Jesus Incident
Red Storm Rising
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Single Parents, Male or Female
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Male
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Straight
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North American
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Marital:
Married
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Education:
Graduated College
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Many Friends, some informative posts, Chatterbox!
Children:
3
Hometown::
Montreal
Aquarium 1:
150G FOWLR
Aquarium 2:
75G Fresh
Aquarium 3:
24G Mini Reef
typeof:
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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http://youtu.be/aSUSmrRaKis
https://youtu.be/avRN9X77jD4
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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pizza for all. I finished my book today!!!
...and one for you to say thank you : )
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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