Recent content by TheNewGuy

Full tank pics here

air pump and air stones. you don't a great big air pump with a tank that small. you could also try some anachris in that tank if you wanted to also help purify the water but you'll need a pretty bright light to do that.

to be honest this tank will probably get over planted just like everything else that I do. hehehe at least I'm honest.

specs are 72lx18wx24d

I'm currently working out plans for a tank change on my 135g. I have almost everything set to go. I know what lighting I'm going to use. I just picked up eco complete for my substrate but I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do with my filtration. I currently have a magnum 350 pro. I...

Lumens are the way to measure and get a accurate idea of how much more intensity you are going to get from one bulb type to another. I currently am in the process of converting my 135g to a planted tank. I plan on using T-5's for my lighting. With proper reflectors and bulbs I should be able...

here's another tip for those that want to do this and wish to avoid the cap seal leaks. I read somewhere that you can make a hole in the cap that is much smaller than the airline tubing and then cut the tubing at a angle and squeeze it through the hole and have it seal. keep a close eye on your...

I never heard that salt was bad for a planted tank. OH NO! I better do a bunch of water changes in my 10g thriving planted tank ;) ... JK you can use salt in your planted tank. Just keep it in the recomended dose.

You should try running FW aquarium salt if you are having problems with ich. I have 2 cloen loaches in my larger tank and have never delt with ich.

Yeah they make good lunch for the rest of the gang. My eel loves that guppies are so much like rabbits.

If you are going to do a planted tank you should look into the CF kits that have stands. you can find them at most LFS's. They are pricey, you'll be able to plant your tank with them though. There's a nice fish store in the mini mall on w stadium. you may also want to check the fish store in...

Just a heads up on the lighting if you are thinking about or ever plan on using MH now is the time. You'll be kicking yourself later if you end up buying you lighting twice. if you look around you should be able to find between 350-500w of MH for under $300

actully the scratches come in handy for me. I can only see them when the algea in my tank is starting to grow so I clean the glass when I can see them :)

My fish play, my clowns are always goofing around. The guppies will swim into the current of my PH for hours at a time. my gourami swims up and down in the bubbles and fights with the air tubing. Yeah fish play!