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05-15-2013, 12:19 PM
Thread: New tank, with fish, but no Ammonia
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I'm on a military installation. I had to tear my...
I'm on a military installation. I had to tear my tanks down but I love the hobby so much I stay in touch through this forum. I have already planned my next aquarium for when I arrive back to the...
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05-14-2013, 04:09 AM
Thread: New tank, with fish, but no Ammonia
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I cycled my tank with fish before I found this...
I cycled my tank with fish before I found this forum. I can tell you that it took my tank about 6.5 to 7 weeks to cycle. You will def have to be patient. Although danios are hardy fish, i recommend...
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05-09-2013, 12:39 PM
Thread: !0 gal setup basic questions
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I went here http://aqadvisor.com/ and put in 6...
I went here http://aqadvisor.com/ and put in 6 endlers and 6 cories. It has you as 107 percent overstocked. Of course aqua advisor is only a guide and you can fine tune. I would def suggest at least...
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05-07-2013, 10:59 AM
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Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
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05-07-2013, 04:00 AM
Thread: 56 Gallon Planted Community Tank ^^
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You have added 12 fish within days of each other....
You have added 12 fish within days of each other. Keep an eye on your ammonia to ensure your current BB can handle the extra load.
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05-06-2013, 11:16 AM
Thread: Can I get a Betta?
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Conditions are not good. The Betta and Gourami...
Conditions are not good. The Betta and Gourami will probably clash. Also your tank is a bit small for your current stock. Hope you proper filtration for their bioload.
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05-06-2013, 09:28 AM
Thread: Old School Vs New School Aquarium Keep UP.
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My old school experience wrecked my present time...
My old school experience wrecked my present time tank. I kept tanks in the early 80's. I didn't know anything about cycling. I didn't keep a test kit and changed my water once a month. I would...
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05-06-2013, 09:20 AM
Thread: Newby to this forum but not fish keeping.
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Welcome.......:22:
Welcome.......:22:
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05-06-2013, 09:19 AM
Thread: help with finishing off stocking please!
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A single Honey Gourami or sounds would be a nice...
A single Honey Gourami or sounds would be a nice fit. Also, think about 3 additional cories as they thrive better with a larger numbers.
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05-06-2013, 03:06 AM
Thread: input wanted on a neon tetra matter
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I've never seen it posted here before, but when i...
I've never seen it posted here before, but when i kept my neon tetras (15 of them) I saw a sort of pecking order amongst them. My larger tetra would chase some of others around. It was not a constant...
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05-05-2013, 02:27 PM
Thread: Newbie here!
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Welcome to the forum. :22: Fishmommie gave you...
Welcome to the forum. :22: Fishmommie gave you some excellent advice.
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05-04-2013, 01:37 PM
Thread: Stocking level ok?
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You can use this as a guide for stocking. Also,...
You can use this as a guide for stocking. Also, how much filtration you have will dictate your stocking levels due to the fishes bio-load. http://aqadvisor.com/
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05-04-2013, 08:17 AM
Thread: Stocking level ok?
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The biggest issue I see is with the gourami's...
The biggest issue I see is with the gourami's They are very aggressive fish. If you combo is 1 male to 2 female ratio it may work. The danio's should get along with each other. Hopefully they will...
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05-04-2013, 03:39 AM
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I recommend you address a few stocking issues...
I recommend you address a few stocking issues before adding more fish. The minimum size for an adult size rainbow shark is a 55 gallon. If you have a common Pleco, it can grow up to 10 inchs and will...
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04-30-2013, 01:44 PM
Thread: Algae Question
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Your welcome. :22:
Your welcome. :22:
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04-30-2013, 10:18 AM
Thread: Algae Question
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Dharvell
While you are cycling the 50 gallon,...
Dharvell
While you are cycling the 50 gallon, go here http://aqadvisor.com/ and plan out a stocking list. Also remember to double the filtration. You want to get either a single filter rated at... -
04-30-2013, 04:47 AM
Thread: Honey Gouramis compatibly
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I'm really beginning to believe that gourami's...
I'm really beginning to believe that gourami's are just hit or miss. I had a honey gourami that was very peaceful. I kept neons, swordfish, and a few others. He never bothered any other species. It...
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04-29-2013, 05:25 AM
Thread: Tank upgrade question.......
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I'll give you an example. I bought a 55 gallon...
I'll give you an example. I bought a 55 gallon kit that came with a Aquaflow filter rated at 55 gallons. My water never was clear, always kinda murky. My stocking was right for my size tank. I added...
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Welcome to the forum. :22:
Welcome to the forum. :22:
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04-25-2013, 10:24 AM
Thread: Waasup peeps!
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Waaaaassssssuuuuuuppppp! Welcome. I have a few...
Waaaaassssssuuuuuuppppp! Welcome. I have a few questions for you. Did you add a water conditioner such as prime? Do you have a heater in the tank? Lastly, are you familer with the nitrogen cycle? You...
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04-25-2013, 04:57 AM
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Try this next time. Don't dose up to 2-3. Try...
Try this next time. Don't dose up to 2-3. Try 1ppm and see what that does. I think for you size tank 4pp could have been just a tad to much of ammonia. You will def have a lot of BB in your filter...
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04-22-2013, 07:14 AM
Thread: Algae everywhere!!!
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Are those real plants? They look like plastic.
Are those real plants? They look like plastic.
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04-21-2013, 04:48 AM
Thread: Good gourami to keep with pearl gourami?
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Getting another gourami may be a bad idea. I...
Getting another gourami may be a bad idea. I tried that before doing any research and found out that most gourami's are very aggressive. I know honey gourami's are pretty peaceful. Regardles of the...
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04-20-2013, 01:05 PM
Thread: African Dwarf frog death
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Exactly how did you cycle your tank? Did you use...
Exactly how did you cycle your tank? Did you use ammonia to cycle?
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04-20-2013, 12:55 PM
Thread: Need some color in the tank
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Here is a site as use a general rule of thumb....
Here is a site as use a general rule of thumb. http://aqadvisor.com/ It's not perfect but it helps us not so experienced folks. Lol
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