Recent content by extremenewb

You aren't referring to the black "spores" that grow into plantlets, are you?

Hi, Just wonderinf if there is there a problem with putting a lower voltage bulb in a socket designed for a higher voltage bulb (eg 8W bulb in a 10W socket)? Btw, it's because I want to stock my betta in a new tank, and my last betta I remember was trying 2 hide continually from it. Cheers

Thanks for the responses guys. FYI, the aquarium I'm getting comes with a light in the hood, so actually finding the light ballast isn't the question. I'm just thinking of putting a bulb with another tint in, if possible. I don't really want to use ambient light because I can't see him...

Hi, I'm in the process of transferring my betta from his 2g hex to a 5g square tank. I just have a few ques concerning this: 1. I'm thinking of changing the gravel substrate to sand (more specifically, pool filter sand). Is this substrate ok for the betta? 2. I'm a bit concerned about...

Since it is gf, overfiltering isnt a bad idea. Fyi, in terms of the terms "pump" and "filter", where I'm from, the pump refers to the air pump that pumps air, and the filter is what the water passes thru. Hence also for the term "air powered filters", which requires an air pump to operate. For...

Is it like, a white nucleus with a translucent cloudy jellylike substance surrounding it? If it is, from my experience, they turn into heaps of ANNOYING vermin snails.

yea actually its been a while since I fed them peas. I think I might give them a helping this weekend. hopefully just gas. I havent given him peas yet, but fyi, I feed him JHikari Lionhead sinking pellets.

Well, when you say "not all that active", are they stressed? I guess one thing could be your water conditions. Just make sure the tank's cycled, and IMO give it 1-2 weeks between tank additions. Most ppl go with the 1" per gallon. I'm generally more liberal, esp since I heavily plant, and do...

Seachem is very good, the best, IMO, for your plants. But I've heard more often then not their Stability product is lacking

If you want a bend similiar to acrylic, you could try tempered glass.

Thx.... I'll bid for visi-therm then... sigh.... I sometimes wish I had your prices.... Other brands are quite rare in Aust... Looking at a mail order site.. the 100W varieties retail at: (NB $AUD1 = $USD0.70) Hagen Tronic Compact - $56 Jager - $53

I think the one advertised was just a "normal" Visi Therm and not a "Deluxe" edition. It should still be good, shouldn't it ? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20755&item=4380380219&rd=1

Hi, I'm getting a heater for my 20g tank and I'm wondering which brand to get. All have similar prices on ebay, so I was wondering if any1 thought any brands were better than others. Btw, I'm getting a 100W one, and I live in AUssie, so there might be some brands you guys in US won't recognise...

The whole idea of beginner plants is so all the levels don't have to be precise. Although I have got fertilisers (Flourish, Excel and Iron), I've been kinda lazy and don't use them that often :p But other than deaths from lack of light (ie lack of research into the plants I bought from the LFS)...

more eg plants : crypts , anubias