Recent content by Ricky@3rdshift

Ok thanks. I will double check the poo tomorrow before adding anything.

I took about 25 to 35 gallons out via gravel vac and replaced it in a sump over about 2 hours as the filtered water flows very slow. They swim very easily to get food and hang out for a little bit only to return to laying around the bottom. Don't appear to be struggling like the swim bladder...

There are no air stones in the tanks if that is what you mean by bubblers. The returns from the sump are pointed up so they break the water surface to help airify the water. Turns over pretty good. I was thinking that was a possiblity, but they have been good for 2 weeks. Nitrites was...

Ok I need some advice on Oscars. I am at a loss searching. I work at Petco...Ok OK I know I know... I am working in the aquatics dept and I have been given the area to get in shape and re organize as they have not had any reputable "fish" people in a smallwhile. Hey I am trying, but I have...

I have green coraline growing on my back glass. I also have spots of purple and pink. I keep the front 3 sides cleaned up. Hoping not to hijack, but what causes the differnt colors?

I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THAT TANK. lOOKS LIKE A jbj TO ME, BUT i FOUND IT FOR 89.00 ON EBAY.COM FROM THE SAME GUY. sorry for the caps.

I just used Joes Juice over the weekend, and I must say That stuff is freaking quick and works very well. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yea I was thinking about a blue or black back ground wife wants corals in the back ground, but I have rock 3/4 way up the back wall right now.

I was just wonering what everyone does with the backs of the tanks? I don't want to paint it black, I was thinking of a designed textured back ground that slips inside or even a cool looking cheesey laminted design.

*UPDATE* I have gotten mucho info on rock. Last september It was found in closed tubs of water, in the crawl space of my grandfathers house. It was dumped out and laid on top of the rock beds he has around his house and never touched since. They said it stank when it 1st came out. It still...

yea I was wondering about the vinegar. I am probably gonna o get some rock this weekend and see how it goes. Could I just test the water for copper instead of using snails?

I think I am gonnna go get some of the nicer rock pieces, and wash them down with a presure washer, see what they look like then. Then boil each piece, if looking good I will place them in a tank of freshwater with a power head blowing over them for a few weeks. Changing water out as needed...

I see what yor saying , however this is a rock garden, not a flower bed as stated. Think that would nake a difference? Its some very nice pieces of rock.

Ok so I am hanging out at the My Grand fathers house today and low and behold if I don't look over in the Flower beds and find what appears to be 100's of LBS of Coral skeletons, and possibly Tonga/marshall islands shaped pieces of Rock. Upon close inspection it appears to have been out there...

I just recently went to work for my local Petco, and one thing I realize is hardly anyone they hire has SW experience except the managers. this was a plus for me since I actually have some experience. the fish locally seem decent usualy. Bigest problem it appears is mixing fish that shouldn't be.