Recent content by kane65

Thanks freek, that was it.

Where is the best place to buy parts? In particular, I'm looking for plastic molding (sp?) that goes around the top of a glass tank. Thanks

By the way, most aquarium stores that I know sell duckweed for pennies. I think I paid 59c for a 1/2 cup worth.

What is the correct size filter for a 55g? It's cycling now & will be a cichlid tank. I'm using a new Emperor 400 gph (biowheel) filter. To be honest, I've not been able to id the cichlids yet. I inherited both of them. One is about 2" long with a mostly orange-red lower body, black stripe...

Does anyone know of an ammonia test kit with more gradients? Most have like 5 or 6 colors to choose from. It would be nice to have a bit more than that.

Do you know if they prefer Gouda or Swiss? Mine are having some friends over so it would be nice to know what kind of cheese to serve. :)

When cycling a new aquarium, how often should water be changed? I know many advocate fishless cycling but I keep feeder goldfish on hand for my Gar so I used some of those to cycle a 55 g. The bacteria bloom just started yesterday so I don't know if I should change water or wait for the bloom...

Yes. The Python does a wonderful job of draining the tank. When you buy it, buy the brass faucet adapter. It's much better than the plastic one that comes with the tank and tends to wear out quickly.

I have a cichlid given to me that I haven't been able to ID. It is solid black with 6 grey strips that go about 2/3 way down from dorsal. The coloring could be off because I 'm struggling to get the water correct. I've looked all over and can't find anything like it.

Hassle? "A bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office." I've sat on a lake for 12 hours and never caught a thing... still a damn good day.

I'm usually catch & release though I love fresh fish for dinner. My catch & release is especially gentle on the fish since they are usually released before I get them to the boat. :cry:

I'm just curious as to how many of us go fishing for sport.

* Tank 1 is down to ammonia level of 1. I bought a liquid test kit so I can get a better reading. It's cloudier today than it's been in 2 days but hopefully that's good bacteria. * I'm going to be moving my cichlids into a 55 gallon. It used to house my uromastyx lizard so i need to clean...

Here are this morning's readings... I'm using test strips so their approximate. Tank 1 listed 1st is the Af. Cichlid tank (with a Gar & 2 catfish). It's been the biggest problem. Tank 2 contains serpae tetra including 6 babies & a blue crayfish. Ammon .5-3 / 0-.25 Nitrate 40 / 80...

Red phantoms are on the link in my previous post but you are correct. They are serpae! Thanks. The phantom looks very close but the body shape wasn't right. The shape & markings of the serpae are on the mark, thanks!