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I would like some input on where you can find the cheapest (marineland) filter media, and other tank supplies on the web. I am officially done with buying anything but fish from a retail store due to me saving over 60% of the price when ordering a marineland 330 online.

ammonia hides in the gravel where it is most concentrated. If you can siphon the water from around the gravel, without (like you said) disturbing it too much, it will decrease the ammonia ALOT faster, without damaging the cycle.

well.... I said I think I am causing it to cycle slower.... I dont think a "blackout" would help, only beacuse thew whitish color has been around for about 6 days. If it was algae, it would have bloomed, or gotten worse by now.

the cloudiness appeared days after I had cleaned my tank... actually a full week to be correct. I think that It has something to do with too many chips added, causeing the n cycle to be sort of "haulted" at one point. Ammonia is Oppm, Nitrites are high, as well as nitrates. Well see what...

the cloudiness is'nt from the faucet, and nothing added to filter has done it either. A bloom may be the cause, It is about 3-4 weeks cycled, but due to ammo chips in my filters, I think that I have been slowing down the completion of the cycle.

what would you think is the primary cause of a whitish colored water? 20 gallon roughly 7 small fish 1 cory cat 1 algae eater

im new to saltwater, and I am wondering what you really need. There are so many different type of things out there, trickles, sumps, skimmers, canisters, and reguler filters. Which combination is really needed, and which may be a waste of money?[color=#0024ff]

Just wanted to share..... I recently set up a new 20 gallon tank about a month ago... i currently have about 7 small fish in it, and a whitish cloudy tint to the water has been bugging me for a few days now. I think that the ammo chips that i am using (too much) is restricting the N cycle from...

for some reason algae is not growing in mine.... i have algae eaters, and I have to feed them wafers to stay alive. Ive tried more light, direct sunlight...etc.. not results.

you know that some chichlids can actually live in lakes and ponds? I have a friend who released overgrown oscars into lakes, and we saw him a few years later, alive and kicking. That may not be relevant to your situation, just thought I would share

ph 8.2 by aquarium pharm. This is an old post, so I doubt anyone will see this, but oh well.

we actually use that brand at a petstore I used to work at. I agree with everyone else, works great.

Look at the ends of the bulbs, if it looks liek you held a lighter up to the glass , then it is close to changing time. I dont know if it is true or not, but I have been told that it is a sign of the gases getting old, and they start overheating until the bulb blows out.

I think there is too much open water in that tank, a few more fish might do :0) :mrgreen: :| :arrow: :idea: :?: :!: :wink: :roll:

The only thing that I hate about getting snails, is even if they are in there for only one day, they will lay so many freakin babies its not funny. Then yo have them climbing all over your walls. Good treats for chichlids though...lol

It all started when I tried to keep some bait alive until next weeks fishing trip at the beach......haha

thanks, I have a few posts in a few rooms now, hope there not in the wrong places......lol

good ideas, good ideas. Its pretty fun starting a hobby like this... I call it a hobby because Im not getting into it for the money, I only wish to make enough to finance the biggest tank in the universe... lol, but I enjoy aquariums so I probably will end up giving people an awesome deal...

thanks

I have to agree with both sides here, I myself have plastic plants right now, so yes im a hypocrit...... but... If you have the time and money for real plants, you cannot beat the look that even the water gives off. Have you ever noticed that fully stocked live planted tanks kinda have a...

oh of course, I mean flat rates for individual people. Yeah Yeah I totally agree... I promise you that if you clean my 20 gallon high, it owuld tank you atleast 2 hours..... i have so many decorations it is not even funny. Thanks for the posts guys, keep any suggestions coming this way :0)

holy cow, where do you live at? Thats incredible.. im starting the company, and Im only going for around 20-25 an hour.

Do you live in or near the Miami area and is interested in having a tank setup for you, or your present tank maintained? If so, e-mail buggsmarinetank@hotmail.com Extremely low cost, you only pay $15 an hour for the work. All materials and goods bought are reimbursed penny for penny with...

I would check the ammonia levels, and if needed, do a partial water change. Remember that ammonia hides mostly in the gravel, so siphon the gravel to reduce the ammonia. see if the cleaner sontains ammonia

Plastci tanks scratch really bad with the pads, get a plastic putty knife and use that.