Water changes aren't just about nitrates. We often use nitrates as an indicator but water changes are also done to remove hormones and replace trace...
adding a second t5 would mean a high light tank. the general rule is minimum 2 watts per gallon, but over 2.6 wpg and an algae infestation
is always...
Sorry, too lazy to back and look, but are there any caves/rocks/DW in the tank that the fry could retreat to? Or would it not matter, if mom and dad...
Hmmm...still not sure how critical the output of the pump would be for that filter...maybe the filter manufacturer recommends a certain liter/hour of...
will tell you how it IS. Typical Massachusetts native, friendly yet abrasive to thin skin. I play hard and work hard. FAMILY matters most to me.
Music:
Death Metal-the faster the better, classical music and old country
Movies:
Apocalypse Now, Braveheart, Ted
Who I'd like to meet:
Sandz, Slap,Hardy,Dutchie,Fishm0mmy,HB1,Gr0nlaura and a few m0re fine fish f0lks!
Books:
anything informative or historical.
Heroes:
My Parents- who else can put up with me as teen and not throttle me!
TV:
HISTORY CHANNEL
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Smoker:
Yes
Marital:
Got GF / BF
Drinker:
Yes
Education:
Graduated
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Trying to learn more about my critters. Want to be a good Fish Parent.
Children:
6
Hometown::
West Springfield, Ma.
Aquarium 1:
55 gallon primarily SA cichlids. Until the 150 is up, then It will be new African Cichlid tank
Aquarium 2:
150 gallon in process to be new home for SA cichlids
Aquarium 3:
step daughter 5 gallon with 2 Danios and a baby clown pleco
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
built stepson a 5 gallon for a Betta
How I got started with aquariums.:
My girlfriend wanted an aquarium so I tattooed a friends wife for a setup (barter is good). I ended up having to do all the work and I learned to love it. The rest is history or history in the making.
Why I like fish::
I find them relaxing and amusing. They all have their own little personalities.
Best advice:
Be Healthy and Safe, NEVER put your fingers where you wouldn't put your face. A bear trap or large Oscar tank is a place for neither.
Other pets:
Our children
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