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Ok guys, thanks for clarifying. :thumb: Like I said, I'm still learning too and was passing on what was working for me. I was wondering if there were commonalities, as I'd like to graduate to sw some day. Guess I should have posed it more in the form of a question as I intended. Should I edit...

Going through something similar and here's some advice I've received: [edit: Be sure to continue and read the responses to this] 1. Your nitrAte readings are NOT good. Zero is bad for nitrAte, you want a little as it is your sign that the beneficial bacteria ("B") are working (it's their...

I feed twice a day what they can eat in a minute, but then I only have 3 fish at the moment. I skip the feeding that follows a PWC, but the one after that they get a veggie treat, either thawed and "popped" frozen peas or blanched cucumber, AND either bloodworms or brine shrimp. I also skip one...

Thanks J As always, you're a big help. Just had to be sure before I started dumping it in there. I get what you mean about the traces binding. I'll dose separately on opposite days to get that "even level." Thanks again!

I was making it harder than it was. Ok, been dosing now for about a week and noticed an improvement. Snails have also decreased significantly. I was looking into trace (or micro) nutrients. Couldn't find CSM+B, but found something I'm pretty sure is comparable. Not sure how to dose though...

First off, thanks to everyone who helped me through ich. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/nkotb-the-right-stuff-127514.html All signs have been gone for 2 weeks. At the end of this week (just to be safe) I'll start bringing down the temp and salt levels slowly. Still dealing with...

I actually just read about EI and with only 8 gallons, you're right, it makes sense. I'm trying to get it measured out so I can add measured doses of pre-diluted powder throughout the week. Know where I can find a table of recommended grams per gallon or grams per liter? I figure this way I can...

Luckily I found a place that distributes locally. I'll be picking up tomorrow. Any suggestions on how to dose? Does this mean another pricey test kit?

:uhoh: A little paranoia setting in... I see something that might be what you're talking about, but digi cam's on the fritz at the moment. What's the near future? The guy on the site you provided is pretty clear on his payment page not to rush him. (Did he maybe sell soup on Seinfeld...

I'm going with the idea that I'll try to get as many as I can, but won't stress over it if a few pop up here and there. I cut light as recommended. Looking to dose nitrAte ASAHP. Well, my last water test shows trace amounts of nitrAte. What are early detection signs of BGA? Not to detract...

Still a newbie myself, but I'll share what's helped me the most so far... 1. Learn the early detection signs of unhealthy, unhappy fish. For the brand spankin new, by time you realize something is wrong, it's probably too late, making that desperate trip to PetWhatever all the more futile (and...

I think I'm going to construct the snail trap I saw somewhere on here. Got a lot of the algae by hand last night. Is hair algae something an Oto or two would help with? Not anytime soon of course. Like I said, I inherited the gravel, so I have no idea. Could be limestone or granite, but...

I listed it with my equipment: Coralife 20w mini CFL Might have to wait on carpet until I do the inevitable and buy a bigger tank. Hmmm.... Thanks jsoong! Seems like most of what I've learned on here so far comes from you, so I'm honored.

Fishaholic "Welcome to AA!" Man, if I had a nickel ... :p Jim, Thanks for the reply! Ammonia is consistently low, same with nitrates and nitrites. The 7.4 pH reading was on tap water that had sat out. Even with PWC, tank pH doesn't change much (25% and drops to maybe 8.0) and always seems to...

As kids, my brother had fish and I had a dog. Now that we are grown and he's my roommate once again, he has gone and bought himself a dog and I have dusted off his old 8gal tall hex aquarium. Equipment: Penguin Bio-Wheel Mini, Coralife 20w mini CFL, Radiant heater. Deco: Gravel sub, Red lava...