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Xander, thank you also

Hey mfd... thanks for the quick repsonse. So pretty much I need not worry at this point? Because the Nitrates went from 40ppm to 15, shouldn't I worry, or is it just to early to be worried? J

good morning all, Thanks for your help in advance I have a 10 gal medium to heavy planted (Anubs and crypts) Substrate is dirt (potting soil) with gravel on top I have DIY co2 (2 bubbles/sec) going into a small powerhead for dispersion. Using a 15W flourescent tube 12 hrs/day, no probs with...

I thought we were called Yanks by the Brits, hehe

I gave the guy the benefit of the doubt, went over and looked at the light. No name, no fans mounting brackets. Told him I had to pass Thanks

Hello all, Im working with a standard 55 gal, and would like to know if 48", T5, 2x54w, 65k bulbs, new condition will be good for low light plants (anubias and crypts) I dont plan on CO2 but will be dosing. I could get this light for $100.00, guy wont tell me what brand it is for some...

Thats way too bad, sorry for the news. Well, now its time for you to review the stickies and properly cycle your tank. Look at the nitrogen cycle sticky, and plan to dedicate at least 30 mins a week to properly maintaining/cleaning your tank as well as the filter media, before adding any fish...

You read the article that was posted about the lifestages of Ich. The heater is critical in raising the temp of your water to speed up the life process of the Ich so that you can deal with it in a short period of time and so that your fish does not have to deal with it for longer. The aquarium...

If your water conditioner had Nitraban in it, thats fine. As you are doing your water changes while your fish is sick, I would suggest you do so as not to further induce stress to your fish, go easy with it. You are prob safe using the lifeguard tablets (per instructions) while you are...

I understand, heaters are good to have when dealing with ich And youre welcome Lookin forward to the test readings, also you might consider (future) getting a bigger tank as moors do get bigger and also get a gravel vacuum because they do alotta pooping, and the poop could be whats messing up...

The Ich can kill your fish (its a parasite) While treating Ich, I'd suggest at least a 30% water change everyday. When Ich is gone 10% is good. Do a search for "cycling the water" or just try cycling. Do a parameter test as soon as you can and post the results here so we can go through them to...

SBJames, parameters = ammonia, nitrate, and nitrate levels, (get an API Master Test Kit) it uses liquid color changes to achieve more accurate test results. Simply adding warm water will not do a good job of slowly raising temp, you need a heater, also when you do this you will want to have the...

The bigger 1 is to allow the air bubbles to escape

Hi, maybe you could put only the media from the ac20 and 30 HOB's in the sump to seed it (media) with the bacteria from your main tank

I'll be there, thanks for the reminder

Blackberry, 1st, that seems like too many Fish. I count 16 or so, all together in a 20 gallon. You did cycle this tank, correct? What are your water parameters? Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates, Ph, Temperature. Get a bigger tank, or dont get anymore fish. Are you buying all the fish from the...

Ok, thanks. Ill continue with feeding and testing and be back here with more questions (maybe)

hey Spoonman, thanks for the reply. I edited the post to say that the Nitrates are actually at 15 ppm. (I looked again)

Update everyone, thanks for replying even after I though I killed the bacteria. since my first post, everything is up and running except a heater. the filter i bought used with bacteria in it has been going. it is an ac110, I also put a used mag350 on it. I have been putting flake fish food...

Everyone, I think I killed my bacteria, and now i gotta start it back up. I will try with flaked fish food to get it started again. Thanks for all the responses J

Hi everyone, I bought a used filter for a tank that I have not setup yet. There is a bacteria colony in it now with water. My question is this: how long can the bacteria live outside of having a constant source of ammonia, to feed on? Thank you all, J

+1 Red Wag Platties FTW

J...., after posting this on several forums, you have given me the best advice overall, even some tips on what I need to look for. You just came later than the other responses. Thank you, J

that sounds just like the prob I had awhile back with my setup. I treated with ick treatment per directions. 1 application of dose every 24 hrs. Kept the lites off, turned the heater up and kept my aerator on high. did 10% water changes before dosing and in 1 week about, the ick magically...

Hello, I have stumbled across a used prev generation? (maybe) Magnum 350 canister filter. When I inquired about price the guy asked me for a reasonable offer. I had no idea what a reasonable price would be. i ask all of you. what should I offer this guy? thank you, J