cornfedfishies
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Ok, after the loss of a couple of brave soldiers I have finally figured out what I am doing and the remaining fish along with a couple of replacements are happy and healthy in a very clean tank. I bought a AP Master Test Kit and all tests fall within acceptable levels.
The tank setup includes a large fake driftwood type ornament and half a dozen live plants. I have a pictus cat, an upside down cat, 3 lyre tail mollies, a red dwarf gourmai, and a male betta.
The only problem I have with the existing tank is a spotty white film that appeared on the inside of the tank after using a bullseye PH neutralizing formula. The product really made a mess leaving this white crystalline substance on just about everything. I managed to get everything cleaned up but I cannot get the film off the inside surface of the glass. I imagine it is some type of lime or calcium deposit. I am wondering if anyone has had any luck with fish safe chemical cleaners that are available that might work to clean up this problem.
I have also recently came across a free 20 gallon tank and plan to set it up within the next couple weeks. I plan on planting the tank and hope to get the bottom of the tank completely covered with lush plant life. I am looking for some plants that won't grow very tall and that will hopefully grow out instead of up and save me some money on plants. I am looking for some advice on what species I should look for. Petsmart if my LFS of choice which basically means that I have very little to choose from. They have a very limited assortment of live plants and I will probably need to order my plants online. Links to available online plant stores would also be appreciated.
The tank setup includes a large fake driftwood type ornament and half a dozen live plants. I have a pictus cat, an upside down cat, 3 lyre tail mollies, a red dwarf gourmai, and a male betta.
The only problem I have with the existing tank is a spotty white film that appeared on the inside of the tank after using a bullseye PH neutralizing formula. The product really made a mess leaving this white crystalline substance on just about everything. I managed to get everything cleaned up but I cannot get the film off the inside surface of the glass. I imagine it is some type of lime or calcium deposit. I am wondering if anyone has had any luck with fish safe chemical cleaners that are available that might work to clean up this problem.
I have also recently came across a free 20 gallon tank and plan to set it up within the next couple weeks. I plan on planting the tank and hope to get the bottom of the tank completely covered with lush plant life. I am looking for some plants that won't grow very tall and that will hopefully grow out instead of up and save me some money on plants. I am looking for some advice on what species I should look for. Petsmart if my LFS of choice which basically means that I have very little to choose from. They have a very limited assortment of live plants and I will probably need to order my plants online. Links to available online plant stores would also be appreciated.