Recent content by tottenham12712

Thats what I figured :/ I got them from liveaquaria. I had the lights off for around 16-18 hours. Yes my nitrates are 0, tank was fishless cycled about 6-8 months ago. The tank is fully stocked. I run an algae scrubber which is the reason for the low nitrates. EDIT: Thanks for the response!

Bump for any input :)

Hey all ive tried twice with GBRs with no success. Both times they arrive breathing extremely heavy and with very bright and swollen gills (im assuming gill flukes) and ended up passing away within 3 days. My tank water is perfect and very stable, Ammo: 0, Ni: 0 Na: 0, Ph:7.6, Temp: 79-80. Its a...

Hey all, This project started because my tank is over stocked, it was originally a planted tank but due to algae issues it became a unplanted tank. Ive had Diatoms for 3-4 months now and decided to find out why. Upon calling the water company they average 15-22ppm of silicates, that combined...

My black skirts from petco all got ich :/ Alot of people told me to bring them back but I decided to keep them since I new I could take better care. They have all been 100% health since. My petco is garbage, the tanks are dirty and it smells like a dirty tank, they clearly do not take care of...

Unlike alot of other filters the 400 does not move or pump water quickly, it pumps it in volume. Theres actually less of a whirlpool affect in my 29 gallon(relatively no whirlpool) than there is in my 10 gallon tank with its tiny filter. I bought the 400 because I knew I was going to over stock...

I kinda figured that but just wanted to double check, thanks again for your help!

Most will tell you to keep them both running for a few weeks, 2-3 should suffice but some will say more.

Ok fair enough, as long as that rise is pretty normal than Im good. Thanks!

Hey guys, Ive had my take setup for awhile 5-6 months Ammonia: 0 Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: 20-30 or so Phosphate: close to 0 Ph: 7.6 I dose 1ml of calcium per water change My nitrates used to be higher, say almost 60-80 by the end of a week after a 50% water change, so gaining 30ppm in 7 days. I...

Thank you for the clarification :) I actually just pieced together a 5lb tank with a regulator and needle valve. I want more plants than what I have, and Id like to have ones that add color rather than just green, as I understand it these plants need more light and co2 will help. Ill post...

Apparently marineland says there 30w each so 60 total: http://www.marineland.com/uploadedFiles/Marineland/Products/SAST%20Double%20Bright%20Strip%20Lights.pdf I bought the first 36" one, theres really not alot of info on these since they replaced there line with LEDs. Guess ill find out for...

I purchased 2x25w 36" t5. It should give me just under 2 wpg. I plan on running a co2 injection setup. But I think for now Im just going to do a simple diy for a few weeks. But I dont want to deal with yeast and sugar forver lol so Ill be on the market for a co2 kit. Thanks for everyones help :)

Hopefully this is an easy one :) In my tank I have 4 Amazon sword and 3 Water Fern or Water sprite. The hood I have is an Aqueon which has a T8 24" Full spectrum 17watt bulb. It is just bearly cutting it with the fact that the tank gets a few hours of morning sunlight. So Ive come to these two...

I was actually looking into getting snails so I may do that tomorrow. I will look into a phosphate remover as well. Any particular brand you would recommend? In that case yes I do have one :)