Recent content by Torama

Thank you for the replies. I did not add a bubbler, which I have one on hand. I showed my landlord the tank and he has a similar setup but a larger tank. He said they do fairly well and gave me some tips. His tank is 15Gal with coral gravel and under gravel filtration with normal hood lights...

Thank you all. I will get some pictures next wednesday. I got an anubis barteri. I don't seem to have any algae what so ever. As far as substraight goes its just natural gravel. The cork screw plant I don't know the type but it is doing very well the shoot has grown quite a bit and...

Sorry for the double post but it has been a month. SO with some research on the plants and life form wanted I think a tank can be done. Not a very exciting tank but an educational one. It was suggested by the local pet store was to see if I can get the plants to be okay first for as long as...

I have a ten gallon tank. I have a couple plants in it. I asked the pet store clerk about each plant before purchased and he says they should be fine. I have the original hood and lighting from the tank. It has two 25watt bulbs. It also gets a little sun exposure for a couple hours. I have the...

Thank you for the link, it will definitely come in handy. It is so hard to get information on specific setups. Because I don't want to over do it and waste money but I don't want to under do it and harm the fish/creatures. A buddy at work suggested I look into finding a local breeder because...

Thank you. I will only be able to get on once a week when I am at my grandparents with my kids. They watch my two kids when my wife and I do kenpo karate. Right now I am just starting a small tank (10G) with two blue tetras and two dwarf neon rainbows. (one male and one female) I am going to...

I have only ever had fresh water tanks. I have had newts, fish, aquatic frogs, cray fish and some small shrimps. What I am wanting to do. When I get enough information and can get the hardware needed and room for it is to start a small salt water tank. I want it to be different then every other...

Hello. My name is Eric. I am looking forward to gaining knowledge of having my own aquariums. Right now I am starting out small with a 10 gallon fresh water tank. One of my hobbies is fishing (both salt and fresh water) I shore fish due to not having a boat.