Recent content by Seeker

Three male guppies and what was three Ghost Shrimp. I thought they may be hiding- but I did a water change as it was needed when I got back. They were no where to be found. I didn't think the guppies would eat them up since they were almost the same size. The largest shrimp was the one who...

Hey guys. The girlfriend and I just got back from vacation. We had a family member come over and feed the tank flakes while we were gone. The news- All the fish are fine....but I am missing two of my three ghost shrimps. To find their bodies would be one thing- but they are really GONE. Is...

Shrimp I would say. Or maybe don't put water in it and put something else. Or maybe plants?

Okay. Time for some possible stupid questions. 1. Do I ever need to do a FULL water change? 2. I have three Ghost Shrimp now- (a) Do I need to feed them? What would be good for them if yes? (b) Do I need to be removing their shedded exoskeleton right away? 3. Do all Ghost shrimp need...

Take it from me. I too am planning on a spring break trip for a while and need someone or something to feed my fish. I bought the only model of an automatic feeder from my local pet store that was cheaper and didn't break the bank, and it sucks. I set it up to see what kind of work it would...

Thanks to both of you. I am not concerned about the distilled having Chlorine- but my tap water. All my levels, except the pH were at the recommended levels. Do I need to do anything for my ghost shrimp? Also, I feed my guppies once to twice a day. But I am leaving for a week around...

Hey guys. Wanted to give an update and ask a question. I have three male guppies that are happy little fish. Just the other day I bought 3 ghost shrimp. There are three living plants and happiness all around. I did a partial water change today and tested my water. (I have the highly...

Was just going to suggest that. I just did that today. I am going out of the country for about a week and needed someone or something to feed them while I was gone. It seems like the one I got will do the job- but I will write and let you know. It was about 15 bucks for this one. Not bad...

I think I may have asked this once... But how would you dechlorinate tap water? With this tank being an open top tank that I am heating, plus with the fountain style filter- My water level drops a lot every day. So to have a store of clean water to add daily would also be nice. I hope that...

Tyler, That mini gravel vac will be nice. Will the fish be fine with the temp change from me adding the distilled water? Thanks for all the advice. (+rep) -Jacob

Hey folks, Wanted to drop in and give you all an update. I have a tank with fish! I ended up getting a couple of fancy Male guppies. They are rather small now and were pretty happy that I saved them from their over crowded tank at the pet store. I also come with a couple more questions- I...

It hasn't sat. I saw him disconnect the filter and I have added some water right away. He also said it doesn't take long for the water in the filter to die away. But if poured it out like he showed me- it goes through the filter and it collects some bacteria.

The water he gave me was actually out of his filter. I tested the water and all is well. He has had his fish for a long time and has been keeping fish since he was my age. He is in the process of moving and gave me his filter (has a reserve tank on it or something) and told me to pour that...

Mikey, Thanks for the advice. I will look into it. I do have a heater, but the water still stays pretty cool. (Around 74 degrees is what I am seeing. Need to get another thermostat to double check. It may be off.) Someone made the argument that almost every fish needs a heater. Idk...

HA! I never thought about that. Wow. I guess that might be an issue... Update: Bought a heater today from my local pet store. I hope this sucker works. I plan on getting some long bamboo shoot to hide it behind. -Jacob