Recent content by Mudhog79

So if i start over should i soak the tank in a bleach water solution? I am wondering if i clean everything really good, replace all filter media except use the bio bag from my tank it that would help cycle quicker and not add an over abundance of diatoms?

I had originally planned on trying a planted tank, it was going good until they were covered with thick brown diatoms. I am thinking of getting rid of it and starting over with all fake plants.

Ok, I have had a small fresh water tank (Fluval Spec V) setup for almost a year now. After about two months i guess i had a diatom outbreak. May articles i have read said wait and they will go away. They have not gone away. Here is what my setup consists of. Fluval Spec V Tanks Hydor...

Ok, I have my substrate, take full of water that has been chlorinated. I purchased a few live plants to put in while the tank cycles with TSS. I have Marimo Moss, Anubius Nana, and Windelov Java Fern. The moss is in a container of water, the Anubis Nana is in a bag like package, and...

So you are saying when using the vacuum just skim the top vs. sticking the siphohoner down into the sand?

Is your 10 gallon planted? Any suggestions of plants that i should use?

Hello All, I am just getting going with my Fluval Spec 5, i had an aquarium many years ago but nothing like this. Fake plants, large gravel, HOB filter etc. For my Fluval Spec 5 I have purchased the CaribSea Eco Complete as a substrate. I have also been told to cap it with something like...

Hello, I posted in the welcome section and didn't get much feedback so i will put this here. Sorry for re-posting. Hello All, I have just decided to setup a small aquarium, specifically a Fluval Spec V for my 3 year old. My plans for this tank is to let my daughter pick out a few...

Hello All, I have just decided to setup a small aquarium, specifically a Fluval Spec V for my 3 year old. My plans for this tank is to let my daughter pick out a few things to put into the tank. I would like to put a few plants in the tank. I like the algae balls, i have seen some...