Recent content by George50

I love my Emperor 400. Super filtration and reliable performance. You can get it online for about $38 plus shipping.

My mom has been watching my tanks with envy and keeps saying she wants one for herself. Since my love of fish comes from watching her tend some 10 gallon aqauriums when I was a young man, I've decided to set her up a 55 gal freshwater. I have access to a free 55 gallon tank with stand...

I keep hearing that Bio Spira is pricey. How much is that?

I've never used it, but you might research Bio Spira. Its available in many lfs. Its a biological product that has all the bacteria in place for a cycle. Apparently this stuff takes care of cycling in like 24 hours. Do the research though. Like I said, I'm just telling you what I've read.

I have located a photo and small amount of information on this shrimp. It appears to be a Cameroon Blue Shrimp. However, I've found littel additional information. If anyone comes up with a link to provide more info I would be greatful. George

Looking for some input. I am attempting a rescue on a shrimp. The guy who gave it to me said it was an African Blue Shrimp. I can't find anything about it. I've seen some things saying that sometimes crawfish are called blue shrimp. I've seen crawfish and this isn't like any I've ever seen...

Sorry rvijay07, Amazing how things change when I forget to type a word. What I meant to say was the 10 gallon kit was only $5.00 MORE than the 2 gallon hex kit. sorry for the confusion.

I think Shawmutt said it best. We can't count on the lfs for educational information. Mostly because they usually don't know and feel pressured to appease you with an answer. I simply don't count on them for information. Sad as it sounds, you have to get your info on your own and use them...

I recently went through this same situation. I needed to move a betta from a community tank to something smaller. The price of a hex tank was 24.95. The 10 gallon kit containing filter and everything needed was only $5.00. I had to go with the 10. It only seemed right for the fishy. My...

Hello and welcome. I'm a fellow newbie. One thing I've learned is that you can get some incredible deals by shopping online. There are several web sites selling aquarium supplies at half the price you pay in LFS. I use bigalsonline.com but there are several that are just as good. By the...

My first post, but not the first time I've gotten help from the site. Just taking the first leap. I have a 55 gal FW tank and I'm taking it slow. It's been set up for about 2 1/2 months and houses 6 long fin zebra danios and four platys. I have finished cycling with long-fin zebra danios (a...