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Will check them out Cliff. I'm not a person who minds reading, so they will probably help quite a bit.


I guess my next question would be does anyone have any suggestions for my tank? Everyone...

Phillip- Don't worry, you haven't changed my view of the community. My blood was just boiling a bit when I first read your post. I realize that was probably not the purpose of your post, and I...

I usually do about 25% a week. The ammonia is not a problem anymore, turns out there was a bypass valve open all along that was bringing water to the house without going thru the water system. Now...

Thx kaybee, I will try some better filter pads first. As of right now I usually use 2 cups of activated carbon per w/c, which does keep the water clear, but I hate using the carbon. I spilled it the...

Phillip- I did do research. This is the info I found and went by:

Bala's-"These fish are generally peaceful and good companions to many other types of tropical fish.[3"
"The Bala shark will grow...

Hey all!! It's been awhile since I've updated my journal(life has been hectic lately), but I want to let everyone know how my tank is doing. So I'm not doing mbunas anymore, after my last post I...

Does anyone know how to upload from a smartphone? I have a HTC EVO and I can click manage attachments, but then when I hit choose file nothing happens. I'm not very techie tho, so I'm prob doing...

It does suck about not being able to do the fishless, but I'm hoping the media I saved will be good to seed it at least, and I wasn't planning on adding anymore fish besides the two for a cpl weeks. ...

I could if I could figure out how to upload photos from my smartphone lol.

Thx Cliff will definitely try that. The salt is only around the top of the tank and the tops, but the tank isn't bad. ...

I just bought a used 90g and I'm wondering if its safe to tip on its side while cleaning. Also, any tips for removing salt/algae build up? The tank isn't bad, but the glass tops are. I have been...

Thanks all! The 20g I'm having trouble with because of the ammonia in my tap water, and a lot of people suggested that a bigger tank would help. I was trying to do a fish in cycle with it(mostly...

Hey all! So I've been wanting to get a bigger tank, and I was thinking a 55g. I was looking on CL for a used 55 with a stand, and I happened across a 90g w/ stand(oak), all the equipment he had...

No, tho I've never tested the water directly out of the tap for it. But I've never had any in my tank.

I don't think ammonia is regulated. :( It isn't on the EPA's primary or secondary list. But I did find this- "Natural levels in groundwaters are usually below 0.2 mg of ammonia per litre. ...

Good point. I'll have to look into how much ammonia, if any, is allowed to be in the water. Luckily we don't use it for anything that we cook or drink. We even give the dog bottled water lol. I...

And also, I keep reading about tanks getting slimy. Isn't slime good? Should I not use anything that promotes slime, like this aqua safe I've been using?

I wish I could call up my water company but I unfortunately don't have one. It's just the well water here, and the landlord won't spring for a high end filtration system. :( I am confused as to...

Thx kurly, I was thinking along those lines. I would imagine that if I got a bigger tank and did a fishless cycle, any water changes after, say like a 20% wc, wouldn't affect the tank as much since...

Lady Hobbs, I've read your thread on cycling with fish, and at the end you talk about bacteria boosters. First, stress zyme would be a bacteria booster, correct? Do they help build the bacteria up,...

I have two tetra whisper 10-30i, I believe the gph on those is about 125 each. I'm not 100% on that tho. I have a bio- sponge in each. The filter is just the replacement filter for that model, so...

Ok...I am considering returning the other two, since it would be a lot easier, but if I don't should I keep doing wc's every day even tho my water has so much ammonia in it? Or can I just keep...

Hey all...ok here's the deal. I have a twenty gallon that I bought at least two weeks ago. Overstocked it like a newb, came here, and got some great advice for fixing the problems I had created. ...

O also, his tanks seemed dirty, but I don't really know what a dirty tank looks like. The tanks were all really greenish.

Hey all. Lost one of he glofish today. Stopped by my lfs on my way home, just to kinda check it out and see if they're advice lined up with all the great advice I get here. Wanted to see if they...

Hey all! I'm thinking about starting a sw aquarium sometime in the future, hopefully soon, and since I messed up with my fw tank being a newbie and all, thought I'd make sure this time I was well...