Recent content by cb_wannabe

Whose doing water changes and vacuming ? I am not familiar with their fresh water product only salt water. IME A fresh water planted tank is a whole different ballgame than a saltwater tank. I have a 55 planted as well that I do not use Aqua Bella in. The great thing about a planed freshwater...

Never really though about it, but absolutly, at least $100 in savings. I have a 75 with maybe 30 - 35 gallons in a sump. Just doing a regular 10% water change and the price of salt mix runs up a heafty bill in no time. Less maintenance + less worry = more new friends in the tank.

They say once a year I think it really depends more on the tanks size, age, and stocking levels. I just ordered a fresh supply, but I still have my last syringe to apply yet. Thats not bad for a $30 treatment.

As I understand it the shrimp has poor eye site anyways and is their reason for the symbiosis with gobies. Maybe they can see color somehow and sees the yellow as his old yellow watchman buddy that lived with him. Just seemed so strange that the shrimp dug out an area so the Tang could fit in...

Have tried, but the only time the Tang retreats to this area is lights out when actinics only are on. I get too much reflection when when using flashlight or flash.

Added a Yellow Tang a few days back and last night found him in sideways in a narrow rock opening. At first I thought he got himself stuck, but then I saw the tiger pop up out of a hole. As I watched, it seemed that the tang and shrimp had developed a symbiosis. This morning to my amazement...

Thumbs up! A little late to chime in here, but why not... After a tank crash, I cycled my most recent setup using AquaBella. After 9 months, I have been amazed at the clarity and spot on -0- readings for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrates and Phosphates. PH is stable with only adding Seachem Fusion...