Recent content by Jarviek

You mentioned you moved the filter from the 2.5 to the 10. Did you put a new filter on the 2.5? If so, did you use all new filter media? The bacteria that breakdown the ammonia is in the filter media, so if that was moved as well,you have the source of your problem. I would recommend taking...

Thanks. The good news is, you can sure tell if you have done something wrong quickly.

I am still trying settings, but am currently on the reef crest mode @ 45%. I find this is powerful enough. I am tempted to get a second one, but think it might be overkill for my little tank.

Just found this thread. I bought am MP10 for my 34 gallon, and after I bought it, I wondered if it was really worth the money. However, seeing the tiny footprint in the tank, and the health of my corals, I am glad I took the plunge. The only drawback I see is, I really want to upgrade my...

I used to test weekly, then went to monthly, now I only check if I lose a fish. (which I haven't for 6+ months). I have three tanks.

I tried selling fish for a bit, and found it wasn't worth the hassle. I think I will just give away to neighbors, and use as feeder. If I ever advance to CRS, then selling would be worth it. I just moved 5 into my other planned tank. I will try to catch another dozen, or so, and see how...

I thought I would follow up my "excited" thread with another comment. In my 6g that started with 8 RCS, I now can easily count 100 baby shrimp in different stages of growing out. The 4 females from the original 8 are still berried. I am happy that I have a couple other tanks that I believe I...

I am relatively new to the hobby (1.5 years), but I did suffer from the same problem of population explosion. My resolution was some buenos Aries tetras. Nice looking, and a voracious appetite. However, they did not get all of them. So, I think they may it your requirement. I also have an...

The light sounds great. I just have to convinced wife that it is cheaper to buy a new fixture instead of changing the $15 bulbs...

Thanks Now time for reading an research.

I currently have a 18" t5HO fixture on my aquarium, and am toying with the idea of switching to LEDs. Mostly because I want the night time blue LEDs, and like the look of an integrated filter better. Are the any fixtures anyone would recommend? I have heard negative reviews on many LEDs for...

I am staying away from loaches, as the footprint of my tank is the same as a 10g, and don't think that is enough space for a good group. Maybe I will research copies again, but I thought they spent most of their time at the bottom, and I was reserving that space for my shrimp. 8 tetras would...

Thanks for steering me away from a beta. I like how they look, but don't want more top water fish. For the very bottom,I am doing RCS, and I forgot to say I have some otto's, so I don't think Cory cats will work. I also forgot to say that it is very heavily planted. I think neon's are the...

Have a 24" tall 20g tank. I have some harlequin rasboras that hang around 8-10 down, and am looking for something that swim in the lower half. Would a beta be a good fit? The last fish I purchased hung around he top few inches, and I just don't like the look. I would prefer very small fish...

When I found my first MTS, I purposely overfed, as I wanted them to multiply. (With hindsight, not sure that was the best idea) Now I have a ton. As I said, now I am cutting back feeding, and hoping the population dwindles. I will give that a few weeks, and if that doesn't work, I will put a...