Recent content by Bill Blue

Hi, I have invested in a new lighting system (4 wpg) a co2 system (nutrafin natural plant system), flourite as a substrate and I am currently having a major out break of algae in my 10g aquarium. The algea is green and string like and has covered the walls and the plants. I am keeping my lights...

Also, where to you trim the plant? For example a sword

Did I just get a bad bag of flourite or are they normally that dirty? I have been rinsing half a bag for the past hour and still after I put it in my aquarium it is still cloudy. GRRRRRR.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I am going to do a little more research and start up a new tank soon. I think I am going to put down some fluorite and then some sand. All I really need to know is how you vacuum the sand or is it self sustainable and really all you need to do is partial...

I also forgot to mention that I probably will not be able to afford a new light hood for this tank

I need some help with making some decisions....... Out of these three tanks which one would you prefer for a planted tank and why: Eclipse 37 Gallon ($259.00) Eclipse 32 Gallon ($200.00) Marineland 29 Gallon ($179.00) Also I am looking at using sand as a substrate what do you think of it for a...

I have had a fresh water aquarium for a number of years and I am interested in starting a saltwater aquarium this weekend. I am looking at a smaller aquarium with a couple of clowns in it. What all do I need to know before I get started?