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I only do water changes about every 4 months on my NPT. I've had no problems. It has been my favorite tank since I started it. :)

edit: of course, I have to top the tank off frequently.

Are there any measurements available that show how much air pumps increase O2 in the water? I've read in more than one place that their ability to increase dissolved oxygen is overstated.

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Sorry, I have no experience with that type of tank at all. I keep "el natural" or Walstad-style tanks very successfully right now.

Just thought I'd ask for a photo of the tank!

"Microevolution" is evolution.

Time? We observe evolution in viruses and bacteria over as very short period of time.

Hikari sells micro pellets that are perfectly sized for neon-size fish (there is a photo of cardinals on the package). No idea about NLS.

What smaug said + get a liquid (not strips) test kit. You'll be needing the test kit to get the tank cycled.

I wasn't saying it was to test to see if something is dry. The vinegar test is to see if the rock reacts (fizzes) with a weak acid (acetic acid), an indicator that it is probably limestone and will...

Why would you vinegar test wood? It might be hard to get out if it is dry.

Weight lifting + increased protein/carbs?

Looking very cool! I am excited to see the rest.

4-5 day blackout of the tank works well with green water. Follow that with a water change to remove the dead green water algae debris. The cause of the problem should be identified first though.

Boo to everything from Pittsburgh...(bitter).

Did you notice all the fish gulping for air near the surface? Cories go to the surface like that normally but not the spiraling down and being on their side part...

I guess the title says it all.. I recently set up a 10 gallon to be a natural planted tank and wondered if anyone else has one running?

I'm waiting for the water to clear up (could be a long time)...

It's always nice to hear microbiology talk. The positive test for coliforms with EMB agar was my favorite looking result in micro.

nanaglen2001, how can you tell that it is P. canaliculata rather than P. bridgesii? I would like to be able to tell the difference if shopping for snails :)

I've been considering ordering from sweet aquatics's (www.sweetaquatics.com) because I think I remember hearing good things about them on a plant forum.. anyway.. they have a few plants listed under...

I would still be concerned about the metals in tap water. Even if the chlorine gasses out (assuming the municipal water supply doesn't use chloramine), you could still have harmful metals that may...

Thanks. I'll definitely try that. The batch I got was actually just floating in the tank and has roots coming out everywhere - shouldn't be too hard to plant it horizontally I guess.

How did you plant water wisteria horizontally? Any info on this is appreciated!

That's an awesome tank! I bet watching the keyholes and gouramis is really relaxing.

Touchdown City.

It's good to hear that the employees are taking an interest in the fish/plants. One of the Walmarts here is fairly similar.. I always see someone working near the tanks and the fish generally look...

Smaug, were your snails Pomacea bridgesii? I have heard that these are the most plant safe of the apple snails (only eating live plants if forced to).

Pond snails and ramshorns have been known to eat plants. Apple snails also eat plants, although the most commonly sold species is considered "plant safe." I think to some extent you can minimize...