Recent content by Waterwoman

About 3 months ago I bought Nerite snails for my aquarium, mostly because I was promised they wouldn't breed in fresh water- Ha!!! I definitely have babies. The good thing is they all like to climb on the glass, where I can get them... going to give them to my brother.

Is it possible that you are overfeeding? I did that with my first aquarium, and had lots of problems. I now feed 3-4 times a week and everyone seems happy. As far as the mineral deposits on the glass; that's hard water (we have that issue here in San Diego, too). I have started to use half RO...

Hi everyone- This is Waterwoman coming to you from the San Diego area.I have just restarted my fresh water aquarium. I closed down my last one about 6-8 months ago,(after about 3 years), due to about a gazillion trumpet snails and the fact that while I was gone on vacation, the majority of my...

Wow- thanks, Rivercats. I will try using peroxide, in the sink, today. Do you think the mold is affecting the Taiwan moss or separate issue? Any thoughts?

Hello everyone! I’m new to this forum and am looking forward to being able to discuss my hobby with others. I hope to get lots of info from you all, and share what I have learned over the last few years. I would love to be able help anyone avoid some of the pitfalls I have encountered...