Recent content by Pton46

I would stay away from the Dishwasher.... Dilute the vinegar 10% rest with water. (use White Vinegar) Did the Filter go through any meds due to a disease or something like that? Typically I just rinse really well with Tank water or Water treated with Prime at most.

It depends on stock....Oscar Messy... Filter more , a school of Tetras less.... get the picture... the GPH rating is basically without or Clean Filters...so typically in order to get the BB you don't change the media just rinse with Tap. For a 90 I would have gone with 2 Emp 400's If you...

Stability is Bacterial supplement used in establishing your BB. I use it Have not lost a fish (due to "new Tank syndrome") since. Seachem. Stability read up on it...there are a lot of naysayers but for me I use nothing else but Seachem.

I know Convicts breed like crazy but when I got them they were unsexed so I had no idea until the past month.

Well, After the normal morning feed I got my coffee and decided to sit and watch my 60 gallon before heading to my office (I moved to the basement ...I work from home three days a week) anyhow...I noticed that the Parrots and Convicts were no where to be found. I peered in closer and I noticed...

Try to "settle" on a type, like Mbuna, Malawi, or Tanganyika. Then try to match up by level of Aggression....

10 bucks it was your 2 auratus, then the rest joined in. keep an eye on them. \You might have them going after the Labs next. (Had it happen to me) I had one a Juvy (which is surprising, since they don't get really aggressive until breeding Maturity) He/She killed a Chinese algae eater larger...

Well, you need to come to my Oscar Tank it is stupid with Algae actually looking into a (can't believe I'm considering) a Bristle nosed Pleco. My tank has over 12 hours of light, in my basement and home office. Need to cut back on the lights

Lots of light?

when I first started out to get serious past a 10 gallon tank that my parents took care of...a 30 gallon when in college.....Water Changes? You mean add the water when it gets low?

Added 2 Acei to my 55 gallon, and Added 5 Tetras 3 Oto cats to my 30 gallon.

See if there are any individual fish Breeders in your area (not sure where you live) and see if they will take you on as a apprentice? Something to think about...

Get both and store one if you don't have the room.... You'll kick yourself...trust me been there....

I'm with you after taking a vacation from fishkeeping (10 yrs) too am up to 7 tanks (but one is a QT tank) After dropping 275 on an 60 gallon MarineLand set up, I decided even though it is good price I'd go broke duplicating it. I befriended a guy on another forum who sold me 2 75's and a 55...

I got Lucky I guess on that advice but I would not put anymore than one (Peacock). My Tank is now complete picked up 2 Acei tonight. Been in for 3 Hours no issues...