Recent content by RangersFanDave

So what I'm understanding from multiple posts is that the bacteria in a bottle sold by the LFS isn't really all that great. The article posted suggested that they sometimes use a weaker bacteria. So where do I get the really good bacteria that I want? Will the prime water conditioner that was...

I purchased a 36 gallon tank a few weeks back and I was told by PetsMart that I needed to by some Safe Start bacteria supplement and that I could add fish in 24 hours. So I took their advice and stocked my tank with fish. I now realize that a lot of people are recommending a fishless cycle...

Thank you for the very quick reply! I'd like a little more info though. First, I am pretty sure that my filter contains carbon. You recommended cutting it open and removing the carbon. What does the carbon do for the aquarium and how long should I go without carbon? Also when I finally do...

I am new to freshwater aquariums. I have a 36 gallon tank that has been set up almost a month. It will be time to change my filter before long, but I'm wondering if I risk losing a lot of the beneficial bacteria when I change the filter. I do not have a bio-wheel, only an Aqueon quiet...