Recent content by spartin718

Would it be possible for you to post a pic of your grates? I would sincerely appreciate it but if you can't no worries t all:))

Yes that was one of my concerns as well. I did have a few red flame tetras slide through the grate into the chamber. Did you mean you completely blocked off the bottom grate? I did have a piece of sponge inside the grate blocker on the bottom to baffle the flow but everytime I take the sponge...

I have the tools to completely block off the bottom grate. You just use aquarium glue or locklite super glue along with a piece of strong plastic . I am attaching a couple if pics to help out. The plastic tube needs to be cut vertically and then it will fit the grate perfectly. Dab some glue on...

Hi I am having a hard time keeping the filter clean in my spec 16 gallon. Specifically in the first chamber at the bottom. I vacuum in there but every time I do a water change the detris at the bottom chamber gets pushed back into the main display tank when refilling it. So my question is has...

Thank you for the reply I appreciate it very much ? I ended up throwing the burnt ones away and bought two more small pieces for my tank. Lesson learned!! Do not fall asleep while boiling driftwood!! Have a great day?

Wow That's a lot to take on for a newbie! I would be having a panic attack. Lol The old tank does not need to be re-cycled like everyone has said. Just do the large water changes until the numbers lower on the test kit. For the new tank take some gravel from the old tank(wait until the old...

Hello all i went and bought some*driftwood*for my aquarium and when I was boiling the two small pieces I fell asleep and woke to all the water in the pan evaporated and the wood was just sitting there burning a little. I rinsed them off and an re-boiling them. Do you think they will still be ok...

You should also take some gravel from the old tank and put it in the filter of the new tank. And if possible a piece of old sponge to add to the new filter.

i believe these are diatoms. Basically brown algae. Do you have a high PH in your tank> Is your aquarium near direct sunlight? Just clean your tank (with tank water) And research the ways to control diatoms in your area:)

I would be lost without this site and the knowledgeable people om it!!:thanks:

Hello Autumn thank you so very much for the information!! One less thing that I have to worry about:)) You're right It does seems to be like putting in a DIY window screen! Thanks again:thanks:

Hello:)) I'm glad to hear that it is nice kit that I can depend on. It has break away corners....I've heard that the mesh that comes with it is flimsy? Is that true? Thank you, Steph:thanks:

New light I received my new light from amazon today. I'm so excited. I have a fluval spec 16 gallon and it came with a plastic hood and a nice light but I do not like the look of cheap black plastic with this very nice tank so I am in the process of modifying oit. This is the light I bought...

I went to the fish store and went straight home with no light getting into the bag. I floated the bag for 15 minutes, cut a hole and filled 1/2 cup of water every 5 minutes until the bag is full. I dumped half the water and started the process again. I then let them into my aquarium with a net...

I went to the fish store and went straight home with no light getting into the bag. I floated the bag for 15 minutes, cut a hole and filled 1/2 cup of water every 5 minutes until the bag is full. I dumped half the water and started the process again. I then let them into my aquarium with a net...