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I have 3 containers, 1 w/csm+b, 1 nitrates, & 1 phosphates. I added glut & distilled water in each bottle when I mixed it. My concern/question is, how long is the shelf life of each? I ask this because I had stopped dosing my tank for several months and was ready to get back into dosing again. I...

How do I mix Metricide 28 gallon? This stuff lasts so long, I forgotten how to mix it with distilled water..lol

Tank is cycled (fishless and seeded filter) and planted with stem plants and moss...any advice? Water parameters...ph7.4, ammo/trites 0/trates 5

Odyssea t5HO What are your experiences with these lights? How well are these lights over a 55g? Also, can one bulb be ran at a time? I ask the last question because I am currently using 2 t8 and I know once I go t5ho I may have to use gradually...

Post your non-co2, filters, or heaters, and non-minimal fert nano tanks ..3 gallons and under only please....Happy posting.....:-)

I am looking into upgrading my 55g T8 shop light. I want the light to put me in med-high. I currently been dosing tank well over 1 year now. I dose dry ferts and glut, daily as instructed by Rivercats. Plants are doing well, it just time to get them a better light. The distance from top of...

Hi I purchased some clay today and would like to know if this is safe? If so, how do I make the spikes everyone talks about to push in substrate? I currently use Osmocote Plus for my root tabs.

Currently my RCS are living in a 5.5 gallon bow-front. I took advantage of the $1 gallon sale and purchased them a 10 gallon. I have this vision for a 3D rocky mountain look. I am going to use red lava rocks to create this look (hopefully). I am not sure what plants/moss that will be planted in...

Hi. I have a 20 long that is about 12 3/4 inches high. My substrate is 2 inches thick. So, if I subtract 2 inches from 12 3/4, that would leave 10 3/4 inches to light. I have 2 CFL 13 watt 6500k in metal shop clip-on lamps. My question is, "How close, in inches, should the lamps be to the water...

Today my otto got stuck to my satin net.....what do I do?

I recently lost one of my 2 pairs. I was really excited to see this pair spawn a few minutes ago; therefore, I did manage to get 4 of the eggs. I really hope they survive. I placed them in an egg tumbler. Fingers crossed that they survive. Here is the diy tumbler I emulated Do it Yourself PRO...

Originally 1 year ago I got a pair and they spawned frequently. ....the female passed away a few months back....I waited a couple months then added another female. ...they spawned one time and none after so I added one more female which was a BAD idea because the female that was in there chased...

I have a 55g that has been established for over 1 year. I have had all the same inhabitants until recently. Original stock was 8 cories, 2 BN, 2 guppies, 4 ottos, & a pair of Bolivian Rams. Last Saturday I added 12 Rummy Nose Tetra's and as directed by Rivercats I used half dose of Paraguard...

Where can I buy nice fissiden fontanus?

Hi all. I am in the mist of moving all plants and fish from a 20H to a 20 Long. I would like to know can I sprinkle a layer of Osmocote plus between 2 layers of floramax? If so, can it be sprinkles or generous layer?then when should I use the root tabs?

Well, ummm, shhhh, lol....I been wanting to trade out my 20H for a 20 long. For the last 3 months I have been waiting for Petco to have their $1 sale. Ha! they may or may-not be having anymore here (rumor). So I had been putting it in my loved ones ears to get me for Christmas; however, I keep...

Hello all, I want to build a duo stand that can house my 40B on top and be able to put a 20 long on bottom. I would like the finished measurements to be 48"L x 20"W x 32"H. I want a 20 long to fit/slide right in the middle between 2 cabinet doors (one both sides). The space on both sides of...

I would like to know what many of you alls schedule/tactic's are when placing root tabs, such as, how often replace & how close/away to the plant/s? I am asking because I have heard of many suggesting 3-5 around plants such as amazon swords/crypts, etc...some say to put them around stem plants...

Hi, has anyone heard of Repashy food products for fish and shrimp? I seen it in our stores and want to try it; however, it is not cheap so I would like to know who has tried it, how their inhabitants took to it, is it worth the price, would you buy again, was it easy to mix and store as...

Anyone caring for Harlequin Rasboras? How many do you have? Are they easy to care for? Do they color up well (the orange)? What are some behaviors, such as do they school mostly? What do they love to eat? Post your pics! Oh, I just got a school of them and I really want to know all I can, thanks!

What will 50% distilled water and 50% tap water (both conditioned with Prime) do in a tank?

Are these two products comparable? Why or why not? 1.) Amazon.com: Crystal Clear Paracid Parasite Fish Treatment: Pet Supplies 2.)Seachem. ParaGuard

Hello all...I have tried keeping RNT before with them passing away of whirling disease. So my question is what is some advice any Rummy Nose Tetra keepers can give me? I purchased 6 , to start. First, I have put them in a bucket with an airstone and the water they came in. I am currently doing a...

H, I found this rock a couple days ago. Since then, I have done vinegar test, let soak in boiling hot water, scrubbed with wire brush, and last night I let in soak in some aquarium water to check for ph changes...no change in ph. So the only thing I am wondering....can rocks leech tannins? Here...

:(:banghead::banghead::nono: Bummer, I kept saying for the last 2 days to myself to wrap another hair net over this piece of slate that has fissiden on it so none of my fish would get caught....:facepalm: and what do I get for not listening to my 1st mind....an injured cory....barbells/whiskers/...