Recent content by wabyrd

Ok, It's been over a week since I scooped out all of my bad gravel and replaced it with 150 pounds of Flourite. Most of the dust has settled, but the water still looks very hazy. Can anyone give me an idea of how long it will take for all the dust to settle?

I have Jebo lights and they come with these little clear plastic looking retaining bands. I've busted one of them and was wondering where I could get a replacement. I've looked online at Foster/Smith, and a few other places, but I can't find them anywhere. I figured the planted forum would be...

Been there, done that. I liked the Cell-Pore media that I had in my HOB Emperor 400's and 280's.

That's a cheap price! In Houston, I've got to go from the south side of the city up to the north side (about 40 miles one way) to get a $90 five pound tank. It's about 8 dollars to refill and they just do an even swap so there's no waiting. I wish I could get a 10lb for $40-50. And closer to...

I have Jebo lights (without fans or moonlights) that work well, but I have added a couple of tubes of LED moonlights also. It does make the tank look spectacular in the dark.

I like the Madagascar Lace, but I agree that the low light would not do well for that plant. A nice piece of driftwood with some Java Fern would be nice.

Thanks Zezmo. I'll check Amazon for the book. I am planning on adding more plants, but I want to change my substrate out first. I was stupid when I set up the tank years ago and have regular gravel with a VERY thin layer of laterite underneath. I'm planning on removing the current substrate...

First, I saw that device mentioned above on Foster and Smith, but It's cheaper to get the extra Eheim and replace the De-Nitrate every so often. Besides, I'd rather have the extra filter as a backup that can be put into use if needed. I'm also not really sure how that F&S device attaches and...

Life has gotten in the way and I'm not able to put the time into my tank that I was once able to. It's a planted 125 with the whole CO2 setup. I have an Eheim 2217 as the filter. I'm looking to increase the time between water changes. At present, I only do a PWC every 4 weeks. I know it's a...

Thanks. I'm doing great with them so far. I've had a small school of 7, but lost one some time ago. Recently (I'd say 4 months ago), I've had one of them get "cloudy" for a lack of a better description of what he looked like, but he cleared up without treatment or medication. It appeared to...

Are both male and female infertile?

It's possible. I can't really see you photo though.

Thanks, it's a nice log!

I use a little bit of Vodka in tank water. They get drunk, pass out, and die. It doesn't appear to be too stressful. I've also used the freezer trick when I didn't have vodka available.