[Tips on how to clean this]

So of course after reading this, I had to try the hydrogen peroxide method!  That's what I really like about the co op's forum, I learn so much! A lot of times it's one of those, ' Now why didn't I think of that?' 

[Just for laughs]

Easy Green fertilizer is  incredible!! Not only does it promote amazing growth in my Vallisneria and Tiger lillys,  but it really brings on the reds in my fake plants! Just look at those colors pop!!..... ah ha ha ha. 🤣

[Nano sponge filter in an easy planter]

Micro under gravel filter.  🤔

[Easy Green Testing Issue with Pump Head]

@nabokovfan87. Exactly my point, it doesn't clog!   So it's no biggie! . I really like the dropper. It's the easiest way for me to  dispense Easy Green in my small tanks ...Now if you have a really large tank, I suppose it would take several hours to do drops!  Don't loose count... dang, was that  165 drops or 195? ha ha 

[Easy Green Testing Issue with Pump Head]

I noticed a little build up today under the dropper lid, but it doesn't actually effect the drops.  

[Nitrate Blues]

Hey guys, I just came across this filter material the other day at our little local pet store. I have never heard of this before. Has anyone ever tried something like this? My plan is to test it out when I get a chance and see if it works.

[Heater Noise]

I had a 100 watt start making the high pitched noise.  I moved it around closer to the intake on the HOB and higher and lower on the glass , it seemed to reduce the sound. But it's when the EL (end of life) came on, That's when I removed the suction cups and turned it around to avoid seeing the fashing EL,  so the heater basically free floats, Now it doesn't make the noise!  Does this make sense? 🤪  I don't know but it worked! 😄

[High nitrates in well water]

Hey this is just something I came across the other day at a little local pet store. Never heard of it before. So of course I  had to get it.  Has anyone ever tried this filter material before? 

[Brine Shrimp breeding]

@Galabar I really like your set up! So much simpler than what I'm doing!   The room with my 20gal and the hatchery faces North, cold and so little natural light. 

I took some picks of, the amount of eggs recommended , the amount of eggs I've been useing   and the mess after they've all hatched 😝  I just have Endlers and Guppies, they go crazy for brine shrimp! And the fry grow so fast!  

[Nano sponge filter in an easy planter]

I hadn't heard of this filter material before.  Had to check it out. It will be interesting to see how it works...

[Brine Shrimp breeding]

I use the same hatcheries. It will definitely be a mess after all the eggs have hatched and smell bad.   I flush the left over mess and clean with a mild bleach water mixture.. All the empty shells are for the most part contained in the outer ring area. You'll  find you harvest multiple times over the 24 - 72  hour time frame, depending on the amount of eggs used...... I've actually spilled lots of eggs into it thinking I don't need the scoop, I can just tap tap. Whoa!! ha ha.  Eggs everywhere!!    That's how I got my first massive hatch,  by total accident!  I've experimented with large amounts of eggs, salt, temps and light.

Right now my best results are with the Aquarium Co-op's eggs, a 50 watt heat lamp and instant ocean.  There have been times I've gotten incredible hatches and others kind of ..meh.... maybe to much heat or not enough? To much salt or not enough.   I don't think I've got any pics of the left over mess...

[What did you get done today?]

I cleaned my 'Nano Nermy Sponge Filter'!!

[Just for laughs]

Its Sponge Filter Nermy!!  Ha Ha

Awesome!! 

[Is deep gravel cleaning, good or bad.]

I started really looking at the gravel layers in these tanks that I  stopped gravel vacuuming.  The waters are clear and I  don't focus to much on the mulm or detritus layers, but when you start looking. Wow! .  I'm guessing some anaerobic bacteria? And who knows what?  So the aquarium lilys and vallisneria thrive. But so does the black beard and staghorn algae. .   Check out the Endler fry inspecting my slack algae glass cleaning!  Not impressed! 

[Is deep gravel cleaning, good or bad.]

I keep thinking about this subject.  Many years ago I had never heard  of or used a  gravel vac.  Then I came back to the hobby and it seemed like something to try....Everybodys doing it. .   I feel like the way I keep my tanks, ( lots of plants) that the gravel vaccing was doing more damage then good. So I stopped.  It will be interesting to see what happens in these tanks as time goes by. 

[Co-op Sponge Filter and Shrimp Breeding?]

I've got one of the aquarium co-op's nano sponges going in this 3.7 gal.  I haven't cleaned it in 4 months and the way things are going, I may never clean it... maybe if it fully clogs and even then maybe not.   If it ain't broke don't fix it!    I don't gravel vac and only do tiny water changes.  The shrimp love this tank! 

[Guppy breeding]

It can get out of control fast! 

[Show us your fry 🙏]

Endler fry 

[USB Nano Air Pumps deaths, teardown, and (apparent) fix]

I found myself linked to this thread after reading about the many pros and cons of these pumps. I really like them and have had great experiences with them!   So while having some morning coffee,  I was suddenly inspired to tear into one of my old noisy ones,  just to take a look.  This is not a CO-OP pump, but rather another brand...No way I'm I  going to be able to reassemble this one, but I sure learned a lot taking it apart! 

[Show off your pipsqueaks!]

[Problem with acrylic stand]

That is a cool looking tank! The one I saw years ago was similar, but was rectangular.  It was on a carpeted floor,  so there would really be no gaps. My guess, it will be fine.

I wonder if the acrylic material is a little flexible? 🤔 

[Easy Planter upgrade]

I was inspired by your upgrade. So I was going to give it a try. When I pulled the empty Easy planter out of the tank, I was surprised to find a dozen or so shrimp inside it!  So I drilled a few little holes like you did and then decided to go ahead and drill a couple of large holes on the outside..... Shrimp Cave!  

[Problem with acrylic stand]

Can you post a full front picture of the entire setup? I think I've seen something like this years ago. 🤔

[Ramshorn snails and mixing colors]

There is definitely competition for the shrimp pellets,  but the Bacter AE powder, kind of dusts the tank with food,  the shrimp appear content with the variety. 

[Show off your pipsqueaks!]

Shrimplets and Ramsies.