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I am noticing an Algae growth in my 30 gal freshwater tank. I have a variety of fish Australian Rainbows, Neon Tetras, Blue/Red Tetras and Zebra Danio's there are about 15 fish in the tank. This Algae is very dark sorta a deep red purple. It is growing on the rocks, the wood and some on the...

My reply 2 u TNX for the reply and suggestions. I forgot to mention that I have a 25 watt 24" fluorescent that I run 5 hours a day. I tried to run it longer but the Algae build up on the walls was terrible with too much light. Interesting that the plants were doing fine until about 3 to 4...

Well here I am again... it seems the only time I arrive here is when I'm having difficulties with my Tank. I planted the tank with Anacharis about 4 months ago and they were doing fine up to about a month ago. Lately they have some brown areas on them and are dwindling away these plants are...

My response 2 u I did find a source for a single gauge regulator that is threaded for paintball tanks. So, there is at least one primary part that could be used for gassing a tank now and then. I admit most paintball tanks are small 9-20oz but there are the backpack models that let you run...

Greetings: Well, I may wind up like the cat chasing the proverbial tail. The local paintball shop did not have any adapters for the regulator, they recommended the welding supply or maybe you can find one on the Internet. As soon as I mentioned my project to the welding shop and the use of a...

Well, that is very thoughtful of you to search for me. I don't understand why almost every Site has plenty of advertisements but none have a database of information for those who love to Build Their Own. Too much emphasis today on Buy, Buy, Buy. Exercising and pushing your mind to learn, is as...

Back at ya Yes, I have done some searching on the WWW but no luck yet. Plenty of regulators that fit a paintball tank and a price like it was for a Rolex watch. I'm an Engineer by Education and Discipline and as such... I have been the DIY guy before DIY was even thought of, We called it "Home...

My reply 2 u Well, it's not the cost. I have several regulators here with gauges, I'm trying to locate a brass fitting that allows coupling a Co2 regulator to a Paintball tank. The Paintball Tanks have a non standard fitting and thread. I know there must be a way to tie this equipment together...

Hello: I'm planning to build a Co2 system for one of my tanks. What I am looking for is a good source of fittings & couplings for converting various Bottles and Regulators. Web sources would be fine... as the local guys around here are not interested or do not carry the parts and accessories...

My reply 2 u Nice to hear from you PzIkHo...Actually I did not expect a reply until sometime tomorrow, what a treat. Well! your probably correct, especially when you point out the size of their stomachs. "A very few small flakes-is all it takes." Thank you for your advice. Ciao, Don :cool:

Greetings: I completed 4 weeks of fish-less cycling of a 30 gal tank last Friday. On Saturday I purchased 4 Neon Tetras and placed them in the tank after suspending the plastic bag in the water for about 20 minutes. These fish redefine active...they were all over the tank making a complete...

Greetings: Thanks for the replies. Yes I plan to cycle without fish for a few days... I have some wood and large rock to arrange in the tank as well as purchasing some flora to plant. I did lightly bump around the canister to relieve any trapped air, it did release more air. I checked the...

Greetings: I recently received a Fish Tank a 30 gallon model. I purchased the Fluval Canister Filter Model 205 and this afternoon I completed putting it all together and running it. What I am concerned about is the presence of air in the output within the tank. I expected that I would encounter...

My reply 2 all of u Well; what a nice response. I have plenty to read and digest now while the tank is settling in. Thank all of you for your responses and suggestions. Ciao, Don :cool:

Greetings: I have a 30 gal freshwater tank and all the stuff necessary to get myself into big trouble... and, I have read some articles relating to cycling the tank but I'm not certain what sorta fish I should begin the process with. Suggestions & Recommendations based on Experience are always...