Recent content by regulardrake

Just giving an update. Hopefully I am still on the right track. On 10/1/14 did huge water change. Probably around the 80% mark. Finally I was able to see nitrites on the chart and they where around the 2.0 ppm mark. Ammonia - 0 PPM Nitrites - 2.0 PPM Nitrates - 20 PPM PH - 7.3 Didn't add any...

Ok thanks I will go that route then. I will aim for about 4 to 2ppm of nitrites and then let the disappear on their own. During lunch hour I did test my water and nothing really changed from last night test results around midnight. Ammonia - 0 PPM Nitrites - 5.0 PPM Nitrates - I think still 80...

haha yeah I was kind of thinking the same thing but I am a computer nerd so I was thinking more along the lines of man I think I am stuck in a do while loop :lol: I have been using a 5ml syringe and this website for a ammonia calculator. Calculator I didn't have time this morning to check...

All right this going to be a long one. I am a little worried I maybe stalled my fishless cycle. This is my first temp at fishless cycling and I have been following this guide. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/the-almost-complete-guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html Tank size...

Welcome! :welcome:

Which Eheim did you get?

Hey would you recommend something like this. Amazon.com: Milwaukee MC122 pH Controller with Mounting Kit, 0.0 to 14.0 pH, +/-0.2 pH Accuracy: Industrial & Scientific I was toying with the idea of buying one whenever I have a little extra money to spend. As you can tell this would be my first...

This is going on my 37 Gallon tank. Whenever I get around to dusting off my old 55 gallon; I would probably go #5 tank or a #10 tank. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-lb-CO2-Tank-NEW-Aluminum-Draft-Beer-Kegerator-Homebrew-Welding-Aquarium-/271424718973

Sorry not trying to internet stock you Saltwaterbeginner. I wanted to chime in because I am in the process of buying co2 setup for my tank. Here is what I am getting. Amazon.com: Premium AQUATEK CO2 Regulator with Integrated COOL TOUCH Solenoid: Pet Supplies Amazon.com: AQUATEK CO2 Paintball...

HAHAHA! that brightened my day up. :rofl:

Well normally I loved too; but I am in the process of redoing it and it's currently empty. I deiced I want to go live plants. :)

Let me know how it works if you do. I like to try and stay local if possible and the mom and pop store where I bought my xp3 from closed down 5 years ago. So if my xp3 quits on me one day my only option is petco and they carry fluval.

I have read good things about Fulva. I have never owned though; so I won't really be able to tell you the pros and cons. Fluval 306 is rated for 70 GPH. Amazon.com: Fluval 306 External Filter: Pet Supplies This is what I have at home and it has been working for 9 years now. XP-L I think is...

I think the api filstar xp canisters are pretty easy to prime; I never had any issues. PetSolutions: API Filstar XP Series Canister Filters (Formerly Rena Filstar) - YouTube Skip to about 5:12 in the video. It will give you an idea how it prime it.

Oops thanks for catching that. I was meaning prime not prim.