Recent content by BobbieD

Thank you, glad i read bc i did lightly boil them before i put in, which is obviously not necessary. And im glad it cleared up that the leaves do not need to be taken out, as some have stated they cause ammonia to spike when deteriorating which didnt make sense to me. Now im gonna put more in...

Thank you so much, makes perfect sense and you are so easy to understand. Will get this! Btw, do you know if putting dry oak leaves in are beneficial? Ive dont this to try make the water more brackish. Tia

My ph always test around 7-7.5 ish and definitely dont want it to be higher. Howerver my water is always on the soft side when i have it tested at lfs or my own tests. My fish prefer a little harder water, so how can i increase water hardness without raising the ph, or is that possible? I have...

I was just reading reviews for the eco stone bio rock that can be placed in tank near water flow and most everyone swears by it. I dont have cloudy water, but they say theirs cleared up in days. I am getting as just another source of beneficial bacteria growth as it is made with lava rock and...

I replaced my carbon filter media with biological by getting the fluval bio balls and adding to a mesh filter in new aquarium. In the other i replaced my carbon filter with a sponge filter, just cut to size. Both are hob filters that came with carbon filters but i see no need. Biological is...

Thanks so much. I feel better, have been overwhelmed at the thought of 24 fish. I am actually thinking of returning the red phantom and the blk tail tetra now. I want them to have a better home, and it would take too long to cycle another tank to meet the needs. Maybe a platy instead :) as i...

Hi everyone, new here thanks for letting me join. Does anyone have experience with red phantom tetras? I have a bit of disaster with my 10 gal half moon tank. I am new to the fish world, always heard "get a fish" if you want something easy. Far from truth! I have a beta in a 5 gal that i adore...