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I been using a #2 silica sand in my tanks, I like it because if your careful you can basically vacuum it like regular gravel but it doesn't get dirty like gravel, it doesn't cloud the water, food won't go into it so bottom feeders get better nutrition, it allows for better water flow to make bio...

I'd assume a clean one would work better, very well could be wrong though, maybe telling type and brand of skimmer will help people more

You can also use filter wool which is just pillow fluff lol, it can't have anything added like mildew chemicals has to be pure like hypo-alegenic pillow fill, your filter doesn't need to be replaced every weak like some packages will tell you, when it gets dirty just take some water from your...

Welcome, using a skimmer will basically extend the time a bit that you can go without a water change, still frequent water changes are usually recommended to replace trace elements and remove toxins same as a freshwater, salt and fresh are basically the same principals of water management, with...

Sounds like a good plan, MFDRookie had a very good idea to cut back algae, he has a timer that he has set to come on at 8am in the morning then turn off at noon them come back on at 4pm then back off again at 8pm he said it worked for him, not sure of his setup but defiantly worth a try, send...

Does it taste like peppermint too? Haha

Yeh this is true, they could be very dim and would still penetrate a 10 gallon no problem, fish don't seem to mind either way a great deal they still rest, iv heard that there is certain color spectrums fish can't see kinda like reptiles can't really see blue/red I'm not sure how true this is...

I'd say your all good to go then it can change in certain water conditions like co2 in the water which makes it more acidic but I'd say you won't have this problem, it's a good idea to give a test to your tap water every once in awhile, if you are worried though put some water in something clean...

Keep your tank real clean, good amount of water changes, and slack back food and light if possible, on tanks with no plants I only run my tube lights when it gets dark for a few hours and it seems to help instead of waking up and turning light on and leaving on all day

Yep it's possible, it's a good thing too makes water changing a dream I'm jealous lol your one of the lucky ones what kinda test did you use (brand, liquid ect)

Point number 4 is basically the sum of the entire discussion, exposure of toxins and swings till the water stabilizes in the tank, torture and praying was a bit far out of an opinion, but is just an opinion don't concern yourself with it that much and dismiss it as misconstrued fact in your...

Read the op again, you seem to be the one going off topic by ranting at people because you do not like their views about the original question, it's alot of information given on both sides on safety of different water change methods for the op to read and form an opinion then they can make an...

This is a discussion forum.....what would we discuss, controlled arguments are the way the world works, no one is putting down anyone elses ideas it's just opinions and that's all it will ever be, just opinions and one can believe what ever feels right to them, I believe that jelly beans are the...

Haha that was awesome it does sound really good, I know using that method has worked time and time again, I'm just looking for more in depth detail, I understand 99% of people would not have this knowledge and test data to show it is nothing but good I'm just looking for that 1% that has put in...

What size is the tank you got some pretty beasty fish in there, balas are pretty zippy for discus and I believe that pleco get to 10 inches I may be wrong though. They all look happy at the moment though, that knife fish freaks me out the way it looks lol I mite do some research on them

I wish mine were calm bought same time from same time and when they reached the size of a loonie they tried to tear each others head off lol had to separate them even with loads of cover and food, they were gold pearls, was trying to see if would pair of at least not kill each other, I think...

I been wondering this too, on the south shore of nova scotia it's terrible I swear you could keep count of how many aquariums are kept around here, I think may be lack of resources but the Internet is helping tremendously to bring it in style, I hope so anyways could get an aquarium club...

Here is a very brief and extremely rough draft of an article I have been working on, the first bit is boring old stuff but might be worth s read hopefully it fits and yes I know I have horrible first draft punctuation and paragraphing lol it was just ideas thrown down so the order by times makes...

I would very much appreciate this, never said opinions are pointless, it's just a pointless debate I don't think it will ever be settled lol it's been an on going debate for so long now it's just not worth it, what ever works for one won't work for another is the problem there is no set "rules"...

That's just no fare warehouse access lol I'd be mortgaging my house to buy more :p

Black lights look magical, I find some of the led lights to be too bright IMO, if your substrate is clearly visible it's a good sign your a tad over powered, accenting the top of plants and decor is a good start

Saweeet lol know where I'll be on the 19th thanks for the heads up I usually miss anything if it's not on the discovery channel lol

What kind of pleco is it?

That seems to be the biggest key to it is your water you have to use which is a major bummer in most places, I actually don't use the garbage can method any more that was a good while ago, leaned more towards custom holding tanks that I fiberglass, I've been to aquaculture facilities and talked...

Whats your opinion on why saltwater fish need different methods of water changing? Compared to freshwater fish? What makes them any different? Here's what I know, saltwater fish are less hardy and need exact water conditions because they come from the most stable water conditions on earth...