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01-20-2021, 06:23 PM
Thinking about ya. Hope all goes well with your walk-through today.
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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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01-19-2021, 02:07 AM
nice plan, as usual!
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01-14-2021, 03:25 AM
Thanks for the tour and updates! Lots of interesting projects to keep you busy.
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01-13-2021, 07:36 PM
one can never have too much duct tape...
Glad to hear this news!
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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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01-09-2021, 11:35 PM
and the projects that you've shared/ shown us all seem very cool when you complete them. I'm certain this one will be no different in that regard....
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01-09-2021, 03:21 AM
Glad you've stopped by to say hi! Hope you and your family are doing well too!
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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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01-06-2021, 12:06 AM
Hi everyone!
A lot has happened, finally moved, new place doesn't allow tanks, etc. I started up some other hobbies to fill the void of not having...
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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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01-04-2021, 01:20 AM
Time spent with your family is the best bonus there is!
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01-02-2021, 04:43 PM
Beautiful tank, Marty
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01-02-2021, 01:26 AM
oh my, that sounds delicious!
Also great news on the progress of the sale moving forward with the old house.
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01-02-2021, 01:20 AM
Yes, please. I think he needs to see it.
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01-01-2021, 07:53 PM
Beautiful!
I do have a question, if you don't mind a curious mind. How on Earth did you get rid of all that moss? Don't get me wrong, your moss...
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01-01-2021, 07:44 PM
RIP to your grandmother
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01-01-2021, 07:40 PM
^agree!
The 75 that you found is calling your name, for sure. I hope you will get it.
I've personally chatted with more than one 90g tank...
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