Search results

I stumbled on the new-ish Silent Giant air pump made by Hydra Aquatics today. Looks to be pretty quiet for the size but there doesn't seem to be much info on it other than from the seller. Anybody using this one by chance?

I'm setting up an outdoor 150 gallon stock tank "pond" that I plan to keep covered with duckweed and possibly a waterlily. The idea is it will give me a place to both keep fish and provide drinking water for several honey bee colonies on my property. Bees will drown themselves in open water so...

I'm considering putting up an in-wall tank between my living room and garage. I know this has been done and I'm currently considering an Aquamaxx or one of the tanks from Walltanks. Aquamaxx is low iron glass and 47 by 18 by 18 (64 gallon version) and the Walltank is acrylic and 60 by 8 by 24...

Aside from cichlids and white cloud mountain minnows are there any other fish that actually take care of their young rather than making them lunch?

I have a 165g tank with a 55g sump that currently holds 5 large fancy goldfish and its main purpose is to "fuel" an aquaponics grow bed in my front yard (water is pumped outdoors and then gravity drains back to the tank.) This is my second year with the tank and I moved it inside so I don't...

I have a lead on a 72 x 24 x 24 acrylic tank. Formerly housed fish and presently has a reptile in it but they tell me it holds water. Seller is asking $150 and includes a stand. I haven't seen it in person yet but the owner says it does have a few scratches. Price seems really good but I'm...

I have an alcove that measures 59" wide (long in tank dimensions) that I would like to put a tank into. If I had one more inch I could fit a 150g long in there but next to removing drywall on each side to make it fit I'm an inch shy. I know I could go to a 150g tall or any other tank with a...

I'm in the midst of cycling a 185 gallon tank for use with aquaponics. I'm still currently fishless but I had a friend who keeps a large outdoor koi/goldfish pond offer me some of their spring surplus of fish. Would there be any problem with taking some gravel from the outdoor pond to help my...

I'm in the process of building an aquaponics setup that I've been planning on and off for the last few years. My fish tank is finally up and and comes in at 185 gallons give or take. In truth the purpose of the fish in my case is simply to create waste for the plants as I don't plan on eating...

We just moved to a new house this past fall and we are now on well water. Our water is fairly hard (330 ppm) and it is mostly sodium (216ppm). Does anybody know if this will be an issue for goldfish or koi?

Just noticed one of my ghost shrimp is sporting about 30+ eggs under her tail. They are a soft light green color and she seems very careful with how she moves about. Anybody had this happen in their FW tank or that can offer suggestions on how to make sure the little ones make it? They are in...

My 29 gallon (which was stocked about a month ago) has a bit of a funk to it. All my water parameters are normal and its not overstocked (4 Red Wags and some ghost shrimp - no plants.) I'm running a HOB. The smell isn't fishy just a little funky and I only notice it when I'm at the tank or...

In prepping to add some bottom feeders that need cover, I picked up a PVC elbow, cleaned it up, rinsed it off really well and put it in the tank. My pH has gone from 7.8 to 8.2. I did a big water change and its still reading about the same. Is PVC known to do this?

My fully cycled tank has now housed 4 red wags for a full week with no problems. Ammonia and Nitrites are 0 and Nitrates are 5.0ppm. My pH has been a consistent 7.8. I'd like to add some Panda Corys but most sites show the high end of the recommended pH spectrum as 7.0. Is 7.8 too high for...

Any members here keep Sterba's Cory Cat? They seem to be the only cory that doesn't mind higher pH and they look pretty slick. I'm curious as to their temperament and if they are similar to Panda Corys at all. Thanks!

Nitrites spiked after end of cycle PWC! Update! So my "cycled" tank tested as follows last night: Ammonia: 0 Nitrites: 0 Anticipating adding fish today I did a large 50%+ water change, added some clean rocks that have been sitting in their own tub of water, and put in a carbon filter just...

My 29 gallon is officially done cycling. I'd like to get some fish in there this weekend or early this week and I'm pretty confident I want some pandas. Everything I've read about them says they like to be in large groups. How many should I start out with and is it acceptable to add them to a...

My tank is currently sitting for 24 hours to check for leaks and then I'm going to start cycling. At this point I'm planning a fish only tank with the option to go planted later. I'd like to keep the fish somewhat colorful to keep my daughter interested so I'm thinking, tetras, corys, ottos...

Getting ready to assemble my 29g this weekend and I'm planning on a planted tank with tetras and corys using PFS as a substrate. Can I use straight PFS for planting in or do I need to mix it with something else? Also, how many inches of subtrate is recommended?

I was at my local megamart (Meijer) tonight and they had 29 gallon Tetra Aquariums for $34. I inspected the inside a bit and found that the silicone along the edges was a little inconsistent. The bottom seams seemed to have a ton while some of the vertical seams had only a a little at the very...

Picked up a used 29 gallon today. It looked like it just needed a good cleaning on first inspection but upon getting it home I see there are some colored "mold-ish" looking spots along the seals, many of which appear to be somewhat brightly colored and a few are almost purple. They seem to be...

I should be starting to cycle a tank in the next few days and I'm planning on using RO/DI water. Any additional steps I should to take/avoid because of the type of water used? I'm thinking I may need to seed the tank with some bacteria from another tank. Any advice?

I found a used tank setup that has two 29 gallon takes side by side on a 48" wide stand. Is this just a hodgepodge setup or is there actually a common reason for doing this? Seller is asking $50 for the whole setup.

I'm still hunting for a tank for my daughter for Christmas. Does anybody have any experience with the Tetra aquarium kits? Product Catalog

I'm shopping for an aquarium for to get my three year old started on fish keeping. I have an opportunity to purchase a 29 gallon acrylic for $60. No stand or lights just the tank. Seller claims its in good condition with minimal scratches that disappear when its filled with water. Is this a...