Recent content by jakeras

Day 11 I went to my LFS today and picked up a windelov java fern. I also moved the wisteria.

I've had them before. The ammonia was semi accurate, and the ph iffy. I would just get the api master test kit IMO.

That just made my day!

+1. I made my tank stand watching one of his videos.

A new starter worked. I also got a new bulb.

Day 10 I went to my LFS today, and got a new starter for my light and a light. I also got my first plant, a water wisteria. I picked up a fluval algae magnet too. I have to say I like this new light. So I have been reading a book, called "the alternative aquarium: a more robust habitat" or...

Sorry to burst your bubble, but snail shell is in is john henery. Sorry for bumping the thread.

I have not. I'm going out to home depot tomorrow.

I would up the neons to 5 or 6. Other than that, its good. I like it!

Canola oil works like magic! Now my room smells like oil though:/

Thanks! I've never heard of that. Ill try it tonight.

Hey everyone. I have a black backround that I want to put on my tank. What is the way to go about doing that?

I took out the undergravel filter. I decided I would rather have plants then a filter that has 75% bad reviews. And the powerhead was ugly. I also took out the plastic plant. Put down some floramax with gravel on top. I messed around with my filter too. I did just have a small bag of ammo carb...

it was the house name fir wal marts aquarium things before it changed to aqua-whatever it is now.

It took some pliers and elbow grease, but it came out. I broke it though, so I sure hope its a starter like you guys said.