Recent content by InputGulliver

Sorry it's been so long since my last reply. It's been crazy busy around here, and our internet has been slow. The last time I checked our taps oh, it was 8.2 ppm. I did buy some Seachem neutral regulator, so I should probably check it again soon. Anyways! My trip to the mainland was insane...

So out of curiosity, what happens when I use ammonia that has surfactants? I'm trying to figure out if I need to change my filter media before I try to cycle it again.

All right, that certainly helps. I decided to go with a H.O.B. filter from AquaClear. I may add a sponge filter in the future for some extra filtration. Update: So, the 55 gallon tank turned out to be a 45 gallon. I don't know if the lady just thought it was a 55 gallon and didn't bother to...

I've recently acquired a used 45 gallon aquarium that could use some touching up. There's chips on the outside, and the silicone on the inside looks pretty old. I got some "All Purpose clear silicone 1". It says 100% silicone and 100% waterproof, but on the back is says "Not for use below the...

So the situation is this: In a week and a half I'll be bringing home 3-5 small (baby) fancy goldfish. Their new home is going to be a 55 gallon aquarium. Now, the question is, considering the kind of fish and how much waste they produce, which filter am I looking to get? I heard that...

So, when you talk about sponge filters, are you talking about using them in a sump? I've seen a lot of other tank setups where there was the main tank, and then another tank below it with other things like filtration, and I think "The King of DIY" even uses that area to heat his water. I'm...

Ok, good news! As it turns out, I discovered today that a friend of a friend of a friend happened to be selling a 55 gallon tank, complete with filter and lid, and because I happened to be a friend of a friend of a friend (?) they've agreed to sell it to me for an amazing price. So, there's...

@IronWorker161 I like that idea. It may have to do, I've been pretty worried about my stupid 10 gallon housing goldfish. I'm scheduled to visit Anchorage in a couple weeks now, so I'm sort of running out of time. I'm actually considering just holding off on the goldfish, and maybe ordering them...

This is a lot of good info, thank you. As far as a larger tank, again, that'll be a bit difficult for the time being. Glass is expensive to ship here ($250 for enough glass for a 40 gallon), and again, there are no pet stores nor anywhere to buy tanks or fish. I put an add on Facebook, but in...

I admit, this might be a bad idea. But I have that itch, and my heart is set on goldfish. Now, I've recently had to move and leave behind a 20 gallon tank that I was very fond of. I have no fish as of right now, just a ten gallon tank that's going through a fishless cycle. I know what probably...

I'm probably not the most reliable person to get advice from as I've only been in the hobby for the past few months - but! I did have a pretty bad ick outbreak in my 20 gallon with three platies. I managed to beat it in under a week thanks to a bunch of advice from pros. Of course, if this is a...

Hello there! I had a lovely 20 gallon long tank about a month ago, and had to relocate (see "move back in with parents"). Unfortunately, no one likes to ship anything to Alaska from anywhere, so I had to leave my tank and two Platies* behind. This happened to be the biggest bummer, because my...