Brookster's new new new dual sat+ build - bml pg. 78

[Brookster123]

Best thing to do a lot of the time. At least you picked a good method


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It worked very well, no thrashing, just went to sleep.. my gf was watching and I feared he would flail and she'd scream but it was all peace.. tank is odd without him. I may add my odd female ram? She hides from the male all the time anyways. Seems I'd be giving her a break and adding a new centerpiece at the same time. I'd like another apisto but I'm not sure they're around. I'm kicking myself for giving all the fry away a couple weeks ago may have to ask for one back haha

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[pittbully13]

Sorry about that man....at least you didn't move him.


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[Brookster123]

Sorry about that man....at least you didn't move him.


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Yah, it wasn't sickness, nothing I could have treated anyways.. i think? All fish I've lost do to illness looked awfully sick when they died.

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[pittbully13]

Just thinking about your fish made me examine my fish closer and found a neon with a bad S curve. I'm just gonna let him live his crooked life.


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[Brookster123]

Just thinking about your fish made me examine my fish closer and found a neon with a bad S curve. I'm just gonna let him live his crooked life.


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That's probably ntd, just get him out quick when he dies before others can nibble, that's how it spreads o believe..

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[Brookster123]

Bad idea?? Co2 art dual needle valve splitter, running the 30 and 20tall, each about 3 bps, surprisingly easy to dial in each tank with splitter, have identical lengths of hose, different diffusers though.. am I loosing my mind over here??

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[Old Scales]

It's got me too!

Well gosh! Seems like everyone is having an algae problem! A BML is certainly going to give you some algae, even at 50%, so excess lighting could be it. I don't know. It's just so weird, like everybody has some or tons of algae except the pros (Brian, Janis, OS, etc., etc.).

I guess I'm a long way from being a pro! I'm also having MAJOR algae issues. I've tried everything I know to do. Ever since I did the rescape, I have fought algae. GSA, GDA, BBA & Blue-Green Algae are in my 29g. The low tech 16g is perfectly algae free. Me thinks a low tech Anubia, Crypts and Sword 29g tank looks better and better. With my health problems, I don't have the energy to keep up with a high tech, fast growing tank anymore. OS.

 

[Brookster123]

I guess I'm a long way from being a pro! I'm also having MAJOR algae issues. I've tried everything I know to do. Ever since I did the rescape, I have fought algae. GSA, GDA, BBA & Blue-Green Algae are in my 29g. The low tech 16g is perfectly algae free. Me thinks a low tech Anubia, Crypts and Sword 29g tank looks better and better. With my health problems, I don't have the energy to keep up with a high tech, fast growing tank anymore. OS.

If anyone can re invent the low tech wheel it's you!! These high tech tanks are a serious endeavor. I had no idea, everyone says co2=no algae.. whaaaaaa@aa

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[fishenthusiast]

Brookster's new new new dual sat+ build

I guess I'm a long way from being a pro! I'm also having MAJOR algae issues. I've tried everything I know to do. Ever since I did the rescape, I have fought algae. GSA, GDA, BBA & Blue-Green Algae are in my 29g. The low tech 16g is perfectly algae free. Me thinks a low tech Anubia, Crypts and Sword 29g tank looks better and better. With my health problems, I don't have the energy to keep up with a high tech, fast growing tank anymore. OS.

Low tech tanks are underrated in my opinion. I would have one myself if it wasn't for my good lighting. Many people go with the high tech route (currently converting over to it at the moment, so I'm a victim too) since it opens up the opportunity for more variety and choice. I know that I drooled at the thought of having a tank that looked like that of Tom Barr, Amano, and even many members from this forum. Though, I still love Crypts, Java Fern, and Swords--even in a high tech tank!


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[Brookster123]

Tests are in, I've got some work to do, all taken right before weekly wc. Nitrate 30ppm, phosphate > 1 (problem) gh/kh 110ish..think that's ok??

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[pittbully13]

Tests are in, I've got some work to do, all taken right before weekly wc. Nitrate 30ppm, phosphate > 1 (problem) gh/kh 110ish..think that's ok??

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I'm still trying to figure out the gh/kh kit and I'm waiting for my phosphate test kit to come in, so I'm the last person you want advice from. Lol


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[Brookster123]

I'm still trying to figure out the gh/kh kit and I'm waiting for my phosphate test kit to come in, so I'm the last person you want advice from. Lol


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Yah, I'm thinking ill up the phosphates a bit and go for some of that fancy booster OS was talking about..


On a side note? Lifted my self-imposed ban on neds and went today, boy was I a happy happy patron! Juvie male cacs $10!! Fat fat otos.......3.50!!! Got 8 hahah, hope they don't pop on my algae farm dagg nabbit.

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[pittbully13]

Yah, I'm thinking ill up the phosphates a bit and go for some of that fancy booster OS was talking about..


On a side note? Lifted my self-imposed ban on neds and went today, boy was I a happy happy patron! Juvie male cacs $10!! Fat fat otos.......3.50!!! Got 8 hahah, hope they don't pop on my algae farm dagg nabbit.

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Man that's awesome. I have a couple mom and pops in my area, but their selection is sparse. Petsmart is where I buy most of my fish....I know....don't judge me. Can't beat $1 otos. I also have a company names super pet market that has cool fish. Best GBR around here. Went to both of them today, luckily empty handed.




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[Brookster123]

Man that's awesome. I have a couple mom and pops in my area, but their selection is sparse. Petsmart is where I buy most of my fish....I know....don't judge me. Can't beat $1 otos. I also have a company names super pet market that has cool fish. Best GBR around here. Went to both of them today, luckily empty handed.




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Gotta do what you gotta do man, I'm fortunate in that I have a choice in places to buy fish. Get yourself some rams bro!

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[pittbully13]

That's funny you should say that. I picked one up a few weeks ago. I think it's a female.


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[Brookster123]

Nice looking ram! Almost a gold mixed with ebr.. i think it's a male though..

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[schoeplein]

The dot on females will have blue specks. Is the back tip of the dorsal (top) fin rounded or pointy?

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[pittbully13]

Hahaha.... Whatever it is, it was the last one there so I took it. I went back yesterday and they had a nice male ( I think...still learning as I go), but I have way too many fish as it is.


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[pittbully13]

The dot on females will have blue specks. Is the back tip of the dorsal (top) fin rounded or pointy?

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I was thinking female from all the information I found online and from the characteristics you asked. But this is my first time with a cichlid let alone a ram.


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[Brookster123]

Here's a good side by side comparison.

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