Recent content by Biergott

Just an update: I did the water change without adding any salt this time, and my water is still crystal clear 5 days later. It seems as though this was the major issue. Anyway, I am reducing feeding times to once a day as well. Thanks again for the feedback, this site rules!

And regarding the feeding, 2 times per day is too much?! Wow! Seems like the fish are always hungry at the 2 feeding times, but I guess that is Pavlovian... Maybe I'll cut back to once a day for now. Should I feed the same amount with the reduced feeding times? And would you recommend...

Thanks Thanks for the advice, I kinda figured that but wanted to ask the experts!

Hello everyone, I posted a few weeks ago about a major algae bloom that ocurred while a not-so-trustworthy friend of the wife took care of my fish while I was travelling. Anway, I want to thank everyone for their advice. Long story short, I used the advice (such as turning the light off...

Again, thanks for all the input. I have added an additional filter. Still plenty of structure and hiding places from the current for my fish. I also did a 50% water change (yes the water was green) and have had the lights off since Saturday (other than the evening feeding time). The water...

Thanks for the feedback. Obviously this water change is going to be pretty intrusive. I'll probably go 75% today and see what it looks like in a couple days. And I will match the temps. If it can't hurt, I think I will add the extra filter anyway (I have some cash waiting to be spent) And...

Thanks for the response. The idea of adding an additional filter was to help with the cloudy water I was having leading up to my trip, not for the algae. I realize that light and overfeeding led to this. There have been no deaths (that I know of since the water is so green right now) and...

Hello, I just returned from a business trip and my wife's friends were taking "care" of my aquarium while we were gone. Anyway, the fish were obviously overfed (by the looks of the greasy fingerprints all over the lid, their kids got to feed the fish), and the light was never turned off...