Recent content by sparky-277

you say light is 40 watt, 240 volt....be aware that with a 240 volt light you wont be able to plug it into a normal general use outlet. 240 volt is 2 hot wires no neutral as opposed to 120v which is one hot one neutral. The type of outlet required is similiar to your electric clothes dryer or...

Thanks BillD, and everyone for there post, I understand what I need to do now though I realize I didnt phrase my question in a clear or concise enough manner. You guys really are a good source of information, even for those who are still trying to get a good handle on the right way and wrong way...

I agree that does seem easy, and I do like easy lol. I just wasnt sure if it would be very important to cycle the water prior to using it to change water, and also would'nt I need to have a heater in it to bring it to the proper temp before using? I had read in a forum that fish are very...

The PH is 6.0 coming from my tap, in using the test kit the color of test water is yellow and it matches the 6.0 color on the reference card. Only way so far I know to adjust PH to raise it is to use sodium bicarbonate, which is what I found at the pet store to use for this purpose.

Hi everyone, had a few questions in my mind I wanted to ask and in reading over this site I see that the people here are the right ones to ask. I have recently caught the aquarium bug and have found researching and building my new freshwater aquarium to be both interesting and interesting. In my...

where is P.E.T.A when u need them?

I was wondering if anyone knows a good method/product to lock the lid on a fish tank. I ask cause I have a 3 year old and I placed my tank at a level so that he can enjoy the view also. Problem obviously is that at times 3 year old likes to open lid and stick his little hand in, or one time even...

I would check the cat and make sure she isnt gaining weight from a supplement to her diet :D