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I want to add some Discus I have a 60g, 24" tall, High Light, CO2 injected, heavily planted tank (Amazon Swords and many more). I have 6 Cardinal Tetras, 1 German Blue Ram, 1 Gold Nugget Pleco, 2 Siamese Algae Eaters, 4 Ottocinclus, and 1 yo-yo loach. PH= 6.8-7.2, KH=9.5, 50% WC weekly I dose...

I just read in another post something that surprised me. It seems like the more I learn about this hobby the less I know. Anyway... I read that PH change due to CO2 does not harm fish. Only PH changes due to KH would harm them. Am I understanding this correctly? I thought that If the CO2...

Haven’t posted in a while. After moving, my tank (60g 24tall. ) has been running for about 3 months. It’s doing just OK. It started out strong, but never seemed to recover after the diatom bloom. First time with both, high light and CO2 injection. Anyway… Want my tank to look great!!! Faster...

When I set the tank up 2 weeks ago I checked to see if it was level before I filled it with water. And it was. I was psyched cause the last floor I set it up on was uneven. Last night I looked at the water level. Yup, not level! I think something must have settled :? rookie mistake I guess...

My aerated tapwater tested KH- 5. After it's been in my tank for over a week it's 7. Could this be because of Eco-Complete? :? I do have a large rock in there, but I tested it with muriatic acid. It didn't bubble. Perhaps different parts of the rock would test differently. Just trying to...

My tank is 60g (24" tall) - I have 260 Watt CF. I'm going to do DIY CO2 for a week or so until my new CO2 tank gets here. Eco-Complete and gravel mix. My plants will be here tomorrow! No fish yet. I plan on planting them, turning the lights and starting the CO2. Then I was going to wait a...

Just moved to a new house. Finally starting to setup my tank. Started by testing my water. But the #s don't add up. :cry: Tested 5 TIMES! so far (Chronological): PH-7.0 GH-7 KH-6 PO-1 CO2-18 (right out of tap) PH-7.6 GH-8 KH-6 PO-1 CO2-4.5 (sat overnight) PH-7.2 GH-8 KH-6 PO-1...

My CO2 system is on its way. YAY! Couple questions I plan on getting it filled at my local welding shop. How much should I expect to pay for the 5lb fill? About how long will it last in a 60g high light? Are ther other places besides a welding supply store where I can get it filled?

Just finished moving. Upgrading to injected CO2 from DIY. Also upping my WPG to 4.3 CF. I've got a 60g 24" tall. My question is about the Milwaukee SMS122 ph monitor. Can I get by without it for a while, or will I regret it? Do I really even need it? Are any of you running your systems...

I keep seeing relatively inexpensive Jebo Odyssea Power Compact lights for sale. Thinking of buying one. Anyone using them and/or have any comments about them? Are they any good? Thanks

Well... I am moving. So I am starting completely over with new plants and fish. I would like to make sure that I don't bring any live algae or anything else into my new tank. So do I just rinse the Eco Complete really well with tap water, or should I use something more? Like vinegar or diluted...

I'm having trouble using chuck's calculator for this. :oops: I can't put zero or low ML for water mixed- it gives me infinity as result. I need to get to 15-20ppm. I have a 60g. How much dry Potassium sulfate should I add? Feeling stupid. This is probably real simple. --Nevermind I think I...

Thanks to all those who helped. My green water is gone! I bought a Diatom filter that got rid of it temporarily. But the long term fix was dosing Nitrate. Once I got my Nitrate up to 10 the water stayed clear. I had to get it online, LFS thought I was crazy (well... they said they never heard...

I've got my DIY CO2 going pretty well now, and I'm trying to slowly boost my CO2 levels. I can get them pretty consistent with a heater on a timer, and alternating 2 liter mixes. My question is this, how high do you all let your CO2 levels get before worrying about your fish? I'm trying to...

So It looks like you guys were right about my cloudy water. I don't think it was me overfeeding, now I think it was low NO3. I finally got my test kits. Phosphates- .5 Nitrate- 0 ( I want them to be 5ppm right?) So now I need to get NO3 to dose. I've been keeping the GW at bay with my new...

My wife has agreed to spend some money on a Diatom Filter. I understand they are expensive and difficult to use. I was thinking about a UV sterilizer instead but they seem even more expensive and fairly complicated too. Any tips on brands and where to buy the DF? Warnings, tips, suggestions on...

For a variety of reasons, mainly overfeeding my fish, I have very cloudy Greenish water. Assuming I have fixed the problems causing the cloudy water, how do I get rid of it? Water changes alone won't do it, will they? What should I do?[/code]

I'm sure this question has been asked many times, but it seems like everyone tells me something different. I think I've been overfeeding my fish. Causing cloudy water, but I'm not positive. So, considering the fish I have, how much/often do you think I should feed them?

I just noticed that one of my zebra loaches has a swollen stomach and seems lethargic. He's just kind've sitting on the bottom. My other fish seem fine. I'm going to try to do some research and figure it out. I dont want to over- or under-react, does anyone have any ideas? Is this something...

Since I got my glass canopy, a couple of weeks ago, it seems like my hairgrass is not spreading as quickly. And doesn't look as healthy as it did. I think this is because the glass canopy is blocking enough of the light to make a difference. Likely? I want to take the canopy back off but now I...

My 2 zebra loaches eat all the snails in my tank before they get big. If I buy some larger snails will they be safe, or will the Loaches pick them to death? If yes, how big should I buy them? My zebra loaches are about 2". Would pea size be ok? dime size?

What are some good snails to get for a planted tank? Ones that won't chew up my plants too bad, but eat algae etc. Also I have 2 zebra loaches (about 2") that eat all of the small snails in my tank. Will they eat, try to eat, or pick to death, bigger snails? How big should the snails be?

Last week I got 9 small (1") tiger barbs and 2 bosemani rainbows. Everything was fine for a while. The barbs bickered amongst themselves, and mostly ignored the others. One of the rainbow's was chasing around the other a little, but I wasn't worried. I guess the barbs have settled in and are...

So far 60g with 2 ottos and 2 "zebra" loaches (botia striata I think). I plan on getting a school of 8 or 9 Tiger Barbs (2 or 3 of them green). It seems like there is no consensus on tank-mates for them. It's rather frustrating, so I thought I'd ask people who are doing it. Please share your...

I'm getting ready to stock my 60 gallon planted tank. I want to start with a school of around 15 or 20. I would like fish that will move around a bit, stick together, and are "colorful". Any suggestions? I was going to go with Cardinal Tetras, but now I don't know. I saw a school of them in...