Recent content by shadowstars123

Seconded to this

Were you ever able to Id him?

Because "Paypal" doesn't fit the 15 letter rule, so I needed to add in some extra letters. Are you aware if this pleco eats plants? That's the only thing i'm worried about

Paypal? ( ignore this )

I'm in California.. So I think shipping would be a good idea

I'm in socal.. So if you're willing to ship him I'd gladly take him

Where you located? I might be able to pick him up

I'll take him if no one else is

I'm just wondering if it's excel safe.. Mine melted a bit but I'm not sure if it's from the excel

I dont believe they are, I have one and I have no idea what it is

What're those two plants? The tall ones, one in the front right and the other in the left corner,

Any acid would work, vinegar is just easier to get, and safer, but does not provide a very dramatic reaction

I soak mine in bleach then boil them, and also I pour a small amount of any to see if they bubble or not, if it bubbles then it has calcium( or some mineral, forgot which), but If it has calcium in it, I believe it'll raise your water hardness, anyone feel free to correct me

Sterilize them first and see if they're non reactive by doing the acid test

I'd just like to add that it's extremely useful to have extra filter material that's been cycled from another tank just for the sole use for a qt, then sterilize that after use if there's anything wrong with the fish or god forbid it dies, so you won't add the extra stress from having an...