Recent content by roundar

Maybe I'm misreading something, but 46 watts over a 20g is not low lighting imo. That's in the medium range, even over a tall.

marklaita This photographer is insane... I just stumbled on the website today from a news story(the photographer was bit by a black mamba, but is ok.) The link goes directly to the pictures of fish, but all his photo's are excellent.

Ziggs, "Historically, the dangers of DHMO, for the most part, have been considered minor and manageable. While the more significant dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide are currently addressed by a number of agencies including FDA, FEMA and CDC, public awareness of the real and daily dangers of...

There are several names for Dihydrogen Monoxide: Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or you may know it by another name. I believe that hydric acid is the most appropriate name. You can call it a war resolution device, but it's still an atom bomb; similarly, hydric acid...

It's really a matter of taste. Many people want it to look somewhat realistic with plants and a few fish that have plenty of room to swim without bumping into each other. That said, there are obviously some very nice looking tanks with tons of fish. The other thing though is that information...

It kinda sounds like you're talking about the inch per gallon rule... Most people on the forum have acknowledged the absurdity of that "rule of thumb." Edit: Also, some people see heavily stocked tanks the same way they see blue gravel and treasure boxes.

I'm surprised to see you opposing a ban on such a chemical, but I'll be happy to address these issues. No conclusive evidence? Not to seem contradictary, but I can quickly find cases where relatively moderate quantities have caused asphixia in babies and even small children. Keep in mind...

DHMO in Aquaria and the Facts I wanted to take a minute to present everyone with a bit of information they may not have heard elsewhere. Dangerous pollutants are simply a part of the 21st century, but there is one particularly dangerous chemical I wanted to direct your attention to: Dihydrogen...

Pictures. Pictures. Pictures. :) Nice find!

Remember to be patient. When using craigslist many people think their tank is worth what they payed for it brand new. They also think their pink rocks and plastic plants add value to the setup. If you're patient you can find deals of varying quality depending on your area. For instance, in...

If you're willing to spend like $40+ you can get some pretty insane bettas. e.g.,

Betta, some shrimp, and a couple plants, no AFD(IMO). It's 5g, keep that in mind.

I'm really surprised it's 11 - 15. There's really no comparison: canisters will always be quieter, they aren't as visible,and they don't take up space behind the tank. I think HOB's are fine for some situations, especially when money is tight, or when the visual of the top of the tank is...

The first question asked should have been, What's your pH and water temp? EDIT: I may not read the response, so I'll just say that if your water temp is as high(I expect somewhere in the range of 76-80, making toxic ammonia even lower) as 85, and your pH is at or below 7.7, don't worry about...

Yes, the "Anti-python" argument as I like to call it, ... doesn't hold water... Sorry.