Recent content by kimmcannally

If you have a food sealer you can cut the bag and seal it into smaller ones. I go four of "the bag"s and cut them down into enough bags for 2 55 tanks, a 10, a 20 and a 75. Two bags per tank so I can put in a new one while the used one is regenerating, so a total of 10 bags!

I use an auto feeder all the time on my leopard ctenepoma tank. They are so shy it works well - they can be fed while I'm not standing by the tank. I use the autochef and love it.

Not QT - had some ich. And getting distracted during a WC. My level didn't get as low as completelycich's did, but it was about 5" left in the tank.

I'm drooling over a 75 Gallon with cabinet ,pump all rocks and coral filled with African Ciichlid for $250. Want it, but just got a bill from the government that is going to eat that money and a little bit more. :nono: :banghead:

I've always figured it is because the temp sensor is at the "top" of the heater. If it heats the water in the vertical position, that warm water rises and the heater may turn off too soon. If it's horizontal, the warm water rises away from the heater and temp sensor.

That's the one I use and I love it. I don't hook it to the sink until I'm ready to fill up, though. I don't like to waste water - just dip the end of it into the tank and lift up a few times to get water into the tubing, it will create a siphon and suck the water right out - I run mine out the...

How to Clean a Dirty Fish Tank and Not Hurt the Fish So how many of you remove all your fish while cleaning the tank? Unplug and remove the heater? Add 1 cup sea salt per 50 gallons of water? I thought it was nice for the people who have no idea how to care for fish, and it's smart to unplug...