Recent content by apotocki

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Ok...Thanks for the replies.....however, I don't think my situation is being addressed accurately. My tank does not have live plants - I have silk plants. My lighting is (2) 40w Trichromatic 6500K's and they are on for about 10hrs a day. I do weekly PWC's (religiously) of about 25% - and...

Ok....I'm getting fed up. (not really - just a bit upset) I've had my 70 gallon FW tank up and running for a bit over a year now. I have had NO problems associated with disease (I.e. - ICK) or water quality. What I am not happy about is the build up of what I think is black algae on my SILK...

Thanks for all the responses.... I think I'm gonna go with the 'Flame/Blood' Gouramis as they are very colorful. Anyone see problems with putting 2-3 together?

Ok....looking for some opinions/advice. I have a 70 gallon FW 'community' style tank (up and running about 11 months and having no problems). My current stocking is: 4 large Angels (actually have 2 mating pairs) 14 Rasboras 5 Rummynose Tetra's 2 Clown Loaches (which I never see as they live in...

Ok...I've had my 70 gallon up and stocked for about 6 months now. All is fine with my fish and water quality. I've encountered no problems over the past 4 months or so and I'm doing weekly 30% water changes and a light gravel vac about every other week. My question/problem is with my Angels. I...

I recently added 3 SAE's to my 70 gallon and no longer have algae (fuzz/hair)! These guys are great. As oxymoron said - make sure you get true SAE's and not an imitation. On a side note - the SAE's are also fun to watch. I have 6 Rummynose Tetra's and the SAE's frequently 'school' with them...

Thanks...ordered an Ehiem from Big Al's this morning....if it works well, I'll probably order another. Can you mix foods in the feeder? I.e. - I typically feed both TetraMin Pro flakes and Bio Blend pellets both morning and evening.....could I mix those in one feeder?........I also feed OSI...

I do 25% changes (for my 70 gallon) on average 2x week adding Amquel to the water as I'm refilling. Haven't run into any problems. Amquel removes Ammonia, Chloramines, and Chlorine.

I agree with QTOFFER - Excellent book.....and some pretty good stocking schemes.

I agree with Zezmo - I've had 2 clown loaches (about 3 inches) with my 4 Cory's for about 4 months now with no problems.

Lost the angel last night.....I have to wonder about the blockage idea. It makes sense as all other indications where normal. I don't think that the blanched pea diet would have worked as the Angel was not interested in eating at all....she just hid in the plants. Well, I still have my 4 Angels...

Nope, no scales sticking out....it appears 'normal' other than bloated/full. She is not going to make it as she is now upside down on the bottom. I don't expect her to be alive in the morning.

Although it doesn't really have much information.....just a recommendation for Ehiem (have to look into those) and talk of some feeder from WalMart (which I am not even remotely interested in!)

OPPS! Sorry for the posting....I just found the other thread similar to this.