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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, 10:00 PM
Slightly off topic but is your tank an Interpet branded one? I've got the 120litre version.
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Yesterday, 07:51 PM
PERFECT is right. After all, look at the title of this thread\journal.
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Yesterday, 06:26 PM
I have heard and thoroughly debated the Qt's are more stressful argument. I will agree that most don't set up a proper QT and therefore they might be...
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Yesterday, 06:16 PM
The usual advice is to get the largest tank you can afford and have space for - this is to help you maintain good water parameters. As for a larger...
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Yesterday, 03:26 PM
Welcome to the forum
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Yesterday, 03:15 PM
I have 2 shoals of 8 in different tanks. One shoal is made up of very young, small CTs and the other is made up of juvenile and adult CTs. The color...
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Yesterday, 02:55 PM
If this is bacterial, I have heard good things about Furan2. I don't know what it will do to your inverts, you will have to research that one. The...
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Yesterday, 02:42 PM
From everything I've learned here, that filter won't be adequate for a 5 gal tank - those filters are tested without media in them - your filter is...
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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, 11:53 AM
I've read a few accounts that captive breds are ok in anything up to pH8 and quite hard.
I'm not buying RO water. I have no car so getting it to...
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Yesterday, 11:16 AM
Yes, I saw that page. Thanks. Interesting that it's really called the False Penguin Tetra. True Penguin Tetras are not half as attractive:...
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Yesterday, 09:23 AM
That's useful to know, thanks. My barbs stay low so that would fit well.
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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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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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Interests:
Bagpipes, Fish keeping
Occupation:
At University but work part time at Lidl
About Me:
I strive to be the person my Haggis thinks I am.
Music:
Papa Roach, Five finger death punch, Shinedown, All American Rejects, Lamb of God, Oasis, the view
Movies:
Gangs of New York, 300, Trainspotting
Who I'd like to meet:
Billy Connolly
Books:
Trainspotting, Porno, Filth, Glue, Ecstacy Really all Irvine Welsh Books
TV:
Still Game, Top Gear, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
White
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Got GF / BF
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
Undisclosed.
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Always something new to learn on the AC. Also the members do generally give out awesome advice.
Children:
No
Aquarium 1:
42 Gallon - Juvenile Bristlnose Albinos and regulars, Juvenile Green Royal Pleco
Aquarium 2:
48 Gallon, Dwarf African Giraffe Catfish, Almost Breeding sized Firemouths, 3 Juvenile T-Bar cichlids, 6 inch Green Royal Pleco, fully grown L226, some regular Khuli Loaches and some Black ones and finally a bad assorment of leftover schooling fish.
Aquarium 3:
300G - Giant Gourami, Florida Gar, a pair of Oscars, a pair of Green Severums, a Silver Arrowana, 8 tinfoil barbs, a giraffe catfish, 5 reed fish . . . . . Sorry was I talking in my sleep again!
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
How I got started with aquariums.:
I study marine and freshwater biology at university, but I have always had a fascination with fish.
Favorite fish:
Black ghost knife, Firemouth, Khuli loach, Severum, Golden Wonder Panchax, Oscar, all Plecos
Fish I have bred:
Mollies, Silvertip Tetras, kribensis, currently attempting Bristlenose Plecos, T-Bar cichlids and Firemouths.
Why I like fish::
They are fascinating to watch and all have differrent traits and personalities.
Best advice:
Take time in setting up an aquarium, rushing is the worst thing to do.
Other pets:
Black Labrador
My therapist says I need a bigger tank . . . . .
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Thanks for the rep the other day
...they go with snow, right?
Thanks for the rep the other day, cheers
Thanks for the rep/compliments!
Now THAT was a nice quiet beer... But now that we have had another... Let's go break stuff!! :-P
Thanks for the birthday wishes
Please enjoy this holiday hog!
Merry Christmas Scottishfish
Thanks for returning my nose.
Here's another one for your awesome tank!
Good impulse buy! lol Now heres one for your AC tank
LOL, everyone needs one of these, And thanks for the rep
to go with your beautiful plecos
Ugh! 850 messed it all up,
The dress rehearsal did not go well [My fault] But stick around for the show :-D.
Thank You for the Thistlebrew! I think you should have some too:-D
Have one on me, cheers for the rep
To match those great pics!
Have a beer to go with that 3 dimensional footprint LOL. "Ouch! I tripped over another of those neighbor kids footprints." :-P
You were right, thanks for the sharp-eye and the heads up
Continually giving out great advice!
WHOO HOO - Thanks mate! You should see the view from here :-P
Thanks for the rep, too bad that guy is not open minded to change
For all your help, and reminding me I can send and recieve gifts lol. Cheers
Congratulations on the rep star
ıʇ,s ɐqonʇ pɐɯu ʇıɯǝ qoʎ¡ :-D
Anticipation... Anticipa - YAY - tion...... :-P
I thought you should see a not so accurate depiction of my appisto. .. Also Have you seen my coffee? I set one down around here somewhere and I cannot find it.. :-7
I just stopped in to see what condition my condition was in 8-D.. Also, Have an Oscar
Lemme get that for ya, Can't be civilized without coffee... Well - I can't be :-P
For all the helpful suggestions haha
You can roll it up into a moss ball, and thanks for the rep
To the propper tank size for all oscars. That video was sad.
After all that virtual alcohol it's time to sober up with some virtual food
Friends don't let friends drink alone, cheers mate, I'm there for you
Another day, another round for my friends.
Another round for my friends
MOTM Mate! :-D Great Job And well earned my man. :-D
Thanks bud, but I don't drink alone !!!!
You have to be quicker than that to beat me to the sarcasm in the troll threads
congrats on your 2000th post! thanks for being so helpful and welcoming.
blah blah blah, congratulations for 2000 posts
Great to have you onboard
Congrats on the 1500th Post!
Closest thing to a blue acara that I could find, sorry to read about your blue acara bud
Happy Birthday ScottishFish!
Now you have a 6 pack, for the future silvertips. Cheers.
You just need one more for a 6 pack - thanks for the rep
cause i finally got to see him!
Gonna taste better than tank water ;)
Let's drink to all the 5 yr old fishkeepers!
Beers do better when kept in groups
It was this or a Firemouth :)
Your AC Tank needs a Ram too! :)