Recent content by marchmaxima

From the photos and descriptions, I believe it's a green algae bloom. And despite the tank having no issues in the past, I'm still thinking being that close to a window is a likely contributor. Tannin leaching is usually clear and as far as I am aware (someone may correct me) rarely produces a...

Sounds like it's supposed to. :)

I've used internal filters, hang on back filters and canister filters on tanks with pool sand. Never had any issues at all with any of them.

After 24 hours if there's any left overs I scoop it out. It gets mushy and beaks down. Usually twice a week. And on other days I'll throw in 1/2 an algae tab to supplement the algae already in the tank. Although if there's a bit in there and i haven't cleaned it out in a bit I don't bother with...

Hahaha :) I don't allow my husband anywhere near my tanks. This arrangement suits us both. I had a Betta who became quite happy to float and nuzzle (if I can call it that) into my hands when I cupped them together just below the surface. No training. He was just a charmer. Happened entirely by...

Ha! Good to know that when the humans are long gone, Lego lives on :)

After the PWC, consider taking the Ammonia up to 4ppm which I find to be the sweet spot during fishless cycle process.

Yes. Should look rather awesome I should think.

Ahhh patience. An essential but elusive attribute during the cycle. Do note that 'around a week' is typical but every tank/experience is different. I had one of my tanks not show up Nitrite for closer to two weeks rather than the 8-10 days I would normally see. Stay the course :)

I cut a slice of zucchini and put it into my tank for the ottos. They love it :)

Oh never mind. I just saw from the title it's green cloudy. Stupid iPhone covering the titles :) Sounds like an algae bloom to me. Does it look like pea soup? I had the same issue when my tank was near a window even though it didn't get direct sunlight. I fixed it by moving the tank to a spot...

Is the colouring brown/tan but clear or green cloudy? White cloudy?

A happy wife is a happy life! Get the Angel :)

Why not just buy a cheap fish tank gravel siphon? I can pick up one for $6 locally.

Even if the cartridges don't fit, and they indeed may not, take out the brown gunk-laden pads, noodles and whatever else you have in there and just stuff it into the new filters on top of all the new filter & pads and other what not that comes with the new filter :) You'll be shoving a lot in...