Recent content by monsterz3ro

Hi all- Quick question- I have 9 scissortail rasboras, in a 56 gallon column with live plants and decent light. All water parameters are good (checked yesterday). Additionally in the tank are two tangerine angelfish, and two turquoise rainbowfish. The two rainbowfish are still small in size-...

Actually, the 2-bulb fixture (plus 1 blue and 1 daylight bulb) came in right at 110, though it didn't fit the aquarium...are the 4-bulb set-ups more expensive? Currently, the plants are in such good condition from when I bought them that I'd be willing to pay a little extra for the setup just to...

If I could take just a little more of your time (and general generosity)... I'm going to go after work today and get the light fixture and an additional 50 gal filter...I'd like to have some notes to take with me regarding the lighting to buy...you have mentioned 2 types of lighting fixtures...

Additionally... Will the additional filter put any "strain" on the system while the bacteria get established in it? Should I hold off (was gonna do a partial change of about 10% today, plus vacuum the gravel) on changing the water for a few days while the new filter is getting established, or...

Excellent. Regarding this, the dimensions are screwy, and the last T5 I had (before I returned it to take it a little slower with getting this aquarium up and running) wouldn't fit properly- that is, the clamps on the side that fit onto the frame of the aquarium, even at max width, were just a...

Thanks MFD! I was actually reading a thread of yours this morning! BTW, aquarium is atypical dimensions: 30-1/4"L x 18-1/4"W x 57-7/16"H...I think slightly taller than typical, but not sure...and not as wide or narrow as typical...does this have small, moderate, or large bearing on your advice?

FISHGUY, a huge thank-you. Worth getting the T5s then, in spite of not going the CO2 route? I'll get that and the additional filter today. Is there any way of determining (aside from waiting for a plant to turn not-so-healthy-looking) what iron/other supplements I should consider adding...

Ok...I have about 80 billion threads open right now with questions...and the more I read, the more I realize how little I know. I'm going today to buy a T5 lighting system for my 56 gallon aquarium. I want a little more flexibility in what I can plant in there. I also am thinking more and more...

Ok...so I have my aquarium chugging along so far...but I'm far from done. What I would really love, is to just pay someone to come here and give my aquarium a once-over/check up and let me know what steps I need to take next...short of that, I'll just ask on here =) SETUP: Tank - 56 gallon...

Hi all- adding this in, as I just saw it was a sticky- 1~What type of fish is afflicted? (not sure its "afflicted", but), scissortail barbosas 2~What are your tank parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, pH)? Please give exact values. pH = 7.5; ammonia = <.25 PPM; nitrate = 20 PPM...

Just tested nitrites, 0 PPM. I have to say, I'm shocked (and quite pleased) that the water seems so under-control =) Also, thank you for the reference to plantgeek...so far, it looks like I have "Carolina Fanwort", though these are considerably darker in color than the picture, and, the...

Hi Forum- I haven't been here for a while- I had been somewhat active a few months ago when I first received my aquarium. I have a weird little 56 gal column aquarium (odd dimensions...getting my lighting situation resolved has been a pain =) )...I have a few live plants (pic attached- had the...

This is the suck.

Sounding more and more like this isn't a question of not being decent-quality glass, but instead just isn't the high-end type?

Thanks for responses. Fishguy- I didn't know Aquarium Depot or House of Tropicals. E.A. I've read a lot of reviews posted more recently that the place isn't particularly first-timer friendly, so I was a little hesitant. Good reviews of House of Tropicals. I didn't realize Glen Burnie was so...