Older Activity
Today, 12:04 PM
And I fail to see how mutations of this sort appeal to anyone! I am a bit near sighted though. It's hard to see the whole World through my glasses....
14 replies | 106 view(s)
Today, 12:01 PM
Purchasing water? How much is it?
Does/Can anybody use tap water and salt for marines?
91 replies | 1716 view(s)
Today, 11:59 AM
Keep one pair in one tank and the other pair in the other. Angels get along with their mates, not with others.
Not sure what you will do if you...
5 replies | 63 view(s)
Today, 11:57 AM
Hey, I didn't say a word about your NEW DISCUS TANK! :wink: Can't wait to see it though! :shappy:
301 replies | 3799 view(s)
Today, 11:46 AM
Have you continued to add ammonia each day? The bacteria you have already grown needs to continue to be fed a small amount of ammonia each day until...
5 replies | 58 view(s)
Today, 06:23 AM
yes, nothing beats regular maintenance. won't argue with that.
I wouldn't say that adding some good bacteria spores to your tank is 'adding crap'...
42 replies | 451 view(s)
Today, 05:33 AM
Maybe it was a combination of the salt and then the meds that weakened them. I wish I could be more help.
4 replies | 31 view(s)
Today, 05:06 AM
I just looked at cory's r us earlier today and they don't have a lot in stock. I wish they did because they have a lot of really neat ones listed....
202 replies | 1898 view(s)
Today, 04:43 AM
I wonder if it is columnaris and not ich, here is some information to help you decide. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/columnaris_disease.php
4 replies | 31 view(s)
Today, 04:10 AM
I agree steeler, I never liked the look either, and it seems they are getting worse.
14 replies | 106 view(s)
Today, 03:45 AM
Apologies to slaphappy for this turn of events. I had no idea when I mentioned my experience with rinsing sponges that someone would get angry....
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 03:29 AM
If they are made the same way as glofish, they are not dyed and there are no physical abnormalities that interfere with them leading a normal and...
14 replies | 106 view(s)
Today, 03:25 AM
If your parameters are OK, then I would not suggest adding live sand or live rock to your set-up. Adding live rock and/or live sand to a existing...
12 replies | 218 view(s)
Today, 03:14 AM
Thanks guys
I have to dose dKH and Cal to maintain the parameters stable
353 replies | 6469 view(s)
Today, 03:10 AM
Well you will have to forgive me if your tanks aren't the center of my universe. I thought we were just having a discussion, there is no need to take...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 03:09 AM
I've read a lot of mixed opinions about designs like that. Some people have the opinion that it is not the best to have the dirty water flowing down...
19 replies | 109 view(s)
Today, 03:02 AM
Think of it this way, you have plenty of filtration with 60 lbs of live rock and a skimmer in the sump. Right now, your parameters are in line and...
4 replies | 34 view(s)
Today, 01:53 AM
Some of us are better than others I suppose. If I remember correctly you also had ich and other issues and dumped anti bacterial meds in your tank....
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 01:42 AM
I knew it!!!
301 replies | 3799 view(s)
Today, 12:55 AM
At first they can be quite sensitive, but as they age and mature they become quite "tough". That takes time, experience, and a proper set-up though.
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:37 AM
These things combined will do it most every time. Have a great weekend.
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:37 AM
I would like to add that even though some people do it without a problem, I would not rinse my sponges in chlorinated water. I like to keep all...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:29 AM
Who? ME!? :tease:
301 replies | 3799 view(s)
Today, 12:23 AM
Well obviously.
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:21 AM
Some of us are better than others I suppose. If I remember correctly you also had ich and other issues and dumped anti bacterial meds in your tank....
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:20 AM
Just an fyi: I decided to give that a try after reading about you all cleaning the sponges in your AC's in tap water. So I tried it. My tank was...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Today, 12:02 AM
Cleaning the sponge is no big deal, it has a good amount of bacteria but the ceramic media holds much more. Many people here, including myself, clean...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Yesterday, 11:58 PM
wow. Just wow!
353 replies | 6469 view(s)
Yesterday, 11:57 PM
when you say the sponge was filthy, what does that mean? did it have a lot of gook - like sludgy stuff on it - or was it just brown?
if just brown,...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Yesterday, 11:42 PM
What do you mean by "change out the filter"? If you removed some filter media or cleaned it too well you got rid of some beneficial bacteria. Also...
471 replies | 3597 view(s)
Date of Birth
January 6, 1979 (34)
About jeffs99dime
Location:
NEW JERSEY
Interests:
Fishkeeping, playing drums and singing, kayaking, hiking, anything outdoors really
Occupation:
carpenter/ drummer in classic rock band. it's actually a hobby but it does pay.
About Me:
I am Jeff
Music:
My band, and most older music. Not really in to most of the new stuff because there is no thought p
Movies:
Anything by the Cohen Bros.(Big Lebowski) , Anything by Wes Anderson (Life Aquatic)
Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone of the regular members, mods or admin on this site
Books:
the ones with words and things
TV:
history channel, discovery channel, science channel, Nat Geo.
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Ethnicity:
Human, I think
Smoker:
No
Marital:
Undisclosed
Drinker:
Occasionally
Education:
Graduated
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
The members here are genuine and there's a lot of good info
Children:
No
Hometown::
NJ
Aquarium 1:
20 gallon long Neolamprologus Multifasciatus and White "Chaitika" Calvus tank Sparsely planted with Java Fern and inhabited by 3 Spotted Nerite Snails
Aquarium 2:
My 30 gallon is also sitting in storage waiting to be used. Was a planted SA tetra tank with Cardinals and Rummynose. Going to become a Dwarf Puffer tank.
Aquarium 3:
My 55 gallon (formerly planted, South American biotope) is currently empty sitting in storage, just waiting to be used again. Going to become a Mixed Tanganyikan tank along with the White Calvus from my 20long.
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
I don't have more aquariums than that/those described above.
How I got started with aquariums.:
well, i bought an aquarium and some fish when i was a kid. i know, it's CRAZY! lol
Favorite fish:
Kribensis, Keyhole cichlids, Multis.
Fish I have bred:
Guppies, Kribensis., Multis.
Why I like fish::
I always have since I was very little.
Best advice:
Planning & patience are key in this hobby.
Other pets:
Two cats and a dog. And a partidge in ahh pear tree......!
Video:
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aquariumforum/showthread.php?t=99153
Total Posts
Total Posts
16,615
Posts Per Day
6.93
Visitor Messages
Total Messages
2
Most Recent Message
02-06-2013 07:42 PM
General Information
Last Activity
04-04-2013 07:40 PM
Join Date
10-26-2006
Referrals
0
17 Friends
Showing Friends 1 to 10 of 17
Number of Photos
23
Number of Comments
2
Number of times photos viewed
14,752
Disk space used
18.4MB
Last Photo Uploaded
Last Comment Posted
hatchet
Icon
Image
Description
One star poster
Issue time: 01-28-2013 05:31 AM Issue reason: Congrats on making 5000 posts in the forum!
TOTM Runner up
Issue time: 12-25-2012 02:00 AM Issue reason:
Bronze Gallery Award
Issue time: 12-13-2012 08:10 PM Issue reason:
Bronze blog award
Issue time: 12-13-2012 08:08 PM Issue reason:
Link Award
Issue time: 12-13-2012 09:44 AM Issue reason:
Silver Reputation Reward
Issue time: 12-13-2012 05:12 AM Issue reason:
Retirement Award
Issue time: 10-23-2008 11:08 PM Issue reason:
Bronze Achivement Medal
Issue time: 04-07-2008 05:01 PM Issue reason:
Silver Staff Award
Issue time: 03-24-2008 12:08 PM Issue reason:
Bronze Reputation Reward
Issue time: 11-13-2007 08:53 AM Issue reason:
Two star poster
Issue time: 09-18-2007 08:15 AM Issue reason:
Bronze Staff Award
Issue time: 07-09-2007 07:36 AM Issue reason: A bit late but well deserved
One star poster
Issue time: 03-28-2007 10:32 AM Issue reason:
TOTM
Issue time: 02-02-2007 04:31 PM Issue reason:
Gold Activity Award
Issue time: 01-02-2007 09:52 PM Issue reason:
Silver Activity Award
Issue time: 12-20-2006 06:48 AM Issue reason:
Bronze Activity Award
Issue time: 11-30-2006 04:00 AM Issue reason:
Statistics
Points
56,330.66
Bank
789,300.23
Total Points
845,630.90
Gifts
A beer for proper quoting of ''helping" - Surely you need it.. I know I do
Thanks for the birthday wishes
just like tator chips-one ain't enough
And yet MORE cowbell. Happy Bday
I think it needs more cowbell
Champagne for the new year. Merry christmas.
Merry Christmas, hope its a super one for you!
Have a christmas oscar on me!
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you, too! =]
Merry Christmas to You Too Neighbor! Cheers!
Merry Christmas to you and your Tangs!
and some pizza to go with the beer
have one on me on veteran's day
For the motivation and kind words, cheers to GBR #3!
Thanks for the help Jeff !!!!
10,000 posts - your fingers gotta hurt! Have a beer!
NOOOOOOO, YOU BEAT MY ARCHERY 2000 SCORE! lol
Thanks for adding me as a buddy!
Must...vote...in...competitions...
For doing the best the can for us! Happy RAK
5000! Way to go big fella
congrats on getting the title of mod
Thanks for being so helpful!
Just returning the favor. A late xmas gift
Because I love your aquarium
Ribbons
Home Page
Find latest posts
View Blog Entries
