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  1. davidberger

    Wanted: Low light/tech plants

    Hello, I am Looking for a couple low light/tech plants that have some height to them. I currently have Anubis, Java moss and a small java fern. Tank is 46 gallon bow, sand bottom with big drift wood. Really want something that will reach up high. Thanks, David
  2. davidberger

    Filter efficiency

    I have 46g sand bottom, drift wood and a couple live plants. Fishless cycle complete 2 months ago using new fluval c4. This week I added a new AC 50. I was wondering what media is best?? So far I'm using what came standard. I am also sitting on a bag of purigen...nervous to add. Can...
  3. davidberger

    Sterbai Cory

    Lost one last night, today another one is acting the same. Heavy breathing and falling onto side. 47g sand bottom. Fluval c4. Fishless cycle completed a month ago. 20% water changes Wednesday and Sundays. Current parameters below. Temp 75. Feed wardley shrimp pellet, omega flake and hikari...
  4. davidberger

    Ph questions

    46 gallon bow, fluval c4. Play sand bottom. My ph is consistently 8.2-8.4 Currently stocked with 9 white clouds, 8 espi rasboras. Adding 8 sterbai Cory's tonight. Drip acclimation. Do I need to be concerned about the ph long term?
  5. davidberger

    Ph

    46 gallon bow, fluval c4. Play sand bottom. My ph is consistently 8.2-8.4 Currently stocked with 9 white clouds, 8 espi rasboras. Adding 8 sterbai Cory's tonight. Drip acclimation. Do I need to be concerned about the ph long term?
  6. davidberger

    Stocking 46

    Recently completed fishless cycle. 46 gallon bow front. Fluval c4, play sand bottom. Today added: 10 white cloud minnows 10 epsi rasboras. Still want to add: 8 sterbai Cory cat 1 angle fish Maybe 2 Bolivian rams What do you guys think?
  7. davidberger

    Stocking 46 bow

    Recently completed fishless cycle. 46 gallon bow front. Fluval c4, play sand bottom. Today added: 10 white cloud minnows 10 epsi rasboras. Still want to add: 8 sterbai Cory cat 1 angle fish Maybe 2 Bolivian rams What do you guys think?
  8. davidberger

    Cycled!!

    Just confirmed my fishless cycle twice. Dosed Wednesday and Thursday night too about 4ppm. Just turned my temp down and finished around 90% water change. Will test nitrate in morning before heading to get fish!! I have been cycling for three weeks, stuffed my filter with seeded material...
  9. davidberger

    Stocking 46 gallon bow

    Currently In fishless cycle, planning ahead! 46 gallon bow front, sand, fluval c4. So far the only must are Cory cats. Thinking sterba (6) a group of mollies (1m-3f) Scared of but like Bolivian ram (1-2?) Like angel fish (1-2)? Cherry barbs (6) scared of nipping I realize I could have more...
  10. davidberger

    Ph

    Should I be concerned about an 8.4 ph during fish less cycle? Tap ph is 7.4. 46 gallon, play sand bottom with some rock and shells covering the air stone. Thanks, David
  11. davidberger

    Finally got a dirty pad

    Started a fish less cycle last Sunday, 46!gallon, fluval c4, play sand bottom. One Anubis plant, rest fake. Couple rocks and pebble/ shells to cover air stone. Temp up to 82. Sunday ammonia was dosed to 4ppm Ph was 7.4. Today ammonia was still 4ish with ph now 8.2 Almost home with bacterial...
  12. davidberger

    Finally found a dirty pad

    Started a fish less cycle last Sunday, 46!gallon, fluval c4, play sand bottom. One Anubis plant, rest fake. Couple rocks and pebble/ shells to cover air stone. Temp up to 82. Sunday ammonia was dosed to 4ppm Ph was 7.4. Today ammonia was still 4ish with ph now 8.2 Almost home with bacterial...
  13. davidberger

    Ph between 8.4-8.6

    New tank set up last Sunday. Added water, prime. Next day added ammonia to around 5ppm (had only API ammonia test kit) Today my master kit arrived so I tested ph, ammonia and for fun nitrite. Ammonia still around 5, no nitrite. Ph out of tap about 7.4. Tank ph between 8.4 and 8.8. Why...
  14. davidberger

    Seachem prime, API master

    Ordered a aqueon water changer, API master kit and prime from amazon. Just got home from work and unpacked to notice the prime has leaked a bit from the top due to being frozen (Wisconsin). Any concerns I should have once regarding prime and test kit once warm again?
  15. davidberger

    New 46

    Finally bought got a 46g bow, glass top, stand and marineland led light yesterday ? Fluval c4 and enhiem 150 heater, API master test and prime in route Will be starting a fish less cycle soon! Just need to get my hands on some good filter media... Suggestions? Anyone is Wisconsin?
  16. davidberger

    Starting a 46

    Finally bought got a 46g bow, glass top, stand and marineland led light yesterday ? Fluval c4 and enhiem 150 heater, API master test and prime in route Will be starting a fish less cycle soon! Just need to get my hands on some good filter media... Suggestions? Anyone is Wisconsin?
  17. davidberger

    Odyssea aquarium experience?

    Anyone have any input/experience with odyssea aquariums? I'm still shopping around and came across a 60 gallon with a stand. Was told brand is not manufactured anymore Thanks, David ellenberger
  18. davidberger

    odyssea aquarium

    Anyone have any input/experience with odyssea aquariums? I'm still shopping around and came across a 60 gallon with a stand. Was told brand is not manufactured anymore Thanks, David ellenberger
  19. davidberger

    46 bow purchase

    Lfs is remodeling and selling 46 bow with stand, light, aqua clear 70, 100w heater, and substrate. Tank has been up for about two years...or so they say. I did a visual inspection, tank looks great. Good opportunity to get a tank well established. Is 300 a steal or should I invest in a...
  20. davidberger

    What to buy?

    Looking to start a 29g acrylic tank. Tank brand? sea clear or glass cages? Finnex 150w? Or ebo jäger? Aqua clear 50 or cannister/other hob? Totally stumped on which light fixture to buy... Thanks, David
  21. davidberger

    New tank purchase

    Looking to start a 29g acrylic tank. Tank brand? sea clear or glass cages? Finnex 150w? Or ebo jäger? Aqua clear 50 or cannister/other hob? Totally stumped on which light fixture to buy... Thanks, David ellenbergee
  22. davidberger

    New member

    I am thinking of stating a new 29 gallon tank after taking 5 years off due to school and moving. Finally settled and ready to get some Cory cats (personal favorite) back! Have old sand from previous tank in basement. Thinking if buying this from Amazon... Thinking of buying a 29g tank...
  23. davidberger

    New tank

    Thinking of buying a 29g tank. Questions on which tank setup to buy, sand and plants. Thinking of buying Marineland (Aquaria) AMLPFK29B Biowheel Aquarium Kit with LED Light, 29-Gallon.....thoughts? Have sand saved from tank I had about 5 years ago. Sand is stored in an old tank in basement...
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