Recent content by Sonofthoth

Its not to solve a problem.. I do like them. Tank is about 4 weeks old. 4 swords 3 mollies and one loach.

At what point in a start up would it be ok to add a pleco? I have some brown algae beginning to grow on the bottom and a little green on the glass. Think I am ok?

Great looking tank! Is that grass atached to the log? I agree with all the others t Tetras are a nice start.

GH is 180 KH between 120-180 ph btween 6.5 and 7.0 NO2 and NO3 barely on the chart. Cycled the tank for 4 days with filter.

I am confused! I am not a newbie to aquariums by any stretch and feel like I have done everything by the book so far. Tank has been cycled nicely all my readings are what they are supposed to be. So I added four very small stripped barbs to the tank. They have been going downhill from the get...

You do need to be sure that there are some areas of the tank for fish or shrimp that require less current. Not "dead spots" but areas that have less current. Shrimp in particular require this.

I have just set up a 65gl after a 3 year rest. I was a salty and have returned to fresh. Tank was well cycled and readings were good. I purchased 4 small stripped barbs. After 24 hrs they are alive! But... Hiding. Is it normal for them to be somewhat fearful until the tank becomes more...

Are shrimp aggresive?

Thank you. This seesm like a great place to share the love and frustration of aquariums. Woke up this morning to some stressed fish~~ Tried throwing an air line in and within 20min those fishies were happy again. I did not require airation witht he salt tank but it appears I do with...

Hello all. I have resurected my 65gl tank after a 3 year rest. Previously was a salt water guy, but have decided to go back to fresh. Salt is just two tough with my current lifestyle. Bought my first 4 small fish today. Wish me luck.