Recent content by mcbyrds

I am somewhat confused about UV Sterilizers. I have seen them with power heads. Some connect with canister filters, I do not have room behind the tank for one. I have seen drop in units, suggestions for a 55 gallon? The filter I am using is a Fluval 306. My 55 Gallon tank has a 48" bulb, I have...

Should I do a 25% water change twice a week till the Goldfish is re homed????

Delapool, the normal tap water is 7.2 PH. I hope by doing a 50% water change will raise it. Thank you.

King Fisher, The Goldfish is about 8"s. I do not have another tank to put him in until I can re home him in my brothers pond in a few months. Guess I will have to start doing a 50% water change per week. Thanks.

Hi. This is my first post. I have had the tank set-up for over two years. It is a planted tank. PH-6.2 Ammonia-.25-.50 Nitrite-0 Nitrate-40 I have 5 Angelfish 5 Tetras 2 5" Plecos 2 Cats 4 Siamese Algae Eater 2 Black Mollies 1 8" Goldfish. My Ammonia level was at 0 until my wife won the...

First off I would like to thank you all for your advise. I purchased 80 lbs of CaribSea Eco-Complete Plant Substrate. This will be a community tank. I love Angelfish and plan to have quite a few. Any suggestions for the type of plants they prefer? Also, what type of catfish will benefit with...

Substrate/Gravel Thanks, can you suggest a particular brand. Do I need substrate & gravel for live plants?

I have not had a tank set up for years. I am setting up a 75 gallon, freshwater. Can someone please tell me the difference between Substrate & gravel. I am planning to have live plants. How much would I need for a 75 Gallon tank? Thank you.