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  1. Streetwise
    This was the Top Fin unit I got. I posted it in a thread at some point. I found the thread:
  2. Streetwise
    Here is a very informative Aquarium Co-Op article on Cyanobacteria, including treatment: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aquarium/blue-green-algae
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    When I was keeping marine aquariums, I got it a few times, and I would remove what I could, and then stir the sand to bury the rest. I don't know if what I did with the sand was recommended or not, as my only source of information was my local fish store. If it is just on that decoration, you could simply remove it, and scrub it. We have to deal with outbreaks on on Lake Champlain. According to the Vermont Cyanobacteria Tracker: "Cyanobacteria grow well in water that has high amounts of nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen. Cyanobacteria can multiply quickly to form surface scums and dense populations known as blooms, especially during the warm days of late summer and early fall." This makes me think that you might have excess nutrients, and that heat may play a part. I'm sure that there are other forum members with more knowledge on this topic and they should be able to add more about treatment and biochemistry.
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    With that color, it looks like cyanobacteria. Here are the threads tagged with that: https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/tags/cyanobacteria/
  5. Streetwise
    Great start! I can't wait to see how it develops. Those filters are nice and stealthy behind your wood and rocks.
  6. Streetwise
    Don't read your Co-Op emails! Save the surprise for an unboxing.
  7. Streetwise
    I have bought a few different video cameras, but I keep pulling out my iPhone for all my impromptu photos and videos. A good phone camera is always nice to have because it is always with you. I’m tempted by the new iPhones with magnetic lens mounts. For a quality webcam, I love the Logitech Brio 4K. Other folks will have more suggestions for dedicated cameras.
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    I got an inline Tetra kit, which would fit standard-size Python-type tubing. I got it to kitbash into a filter, but I might test it with the turtle tank that I take care of. I’ll report back. It has an inline power switch, which is nice.
  9. Streetwise
    As a certified tannin sommelier, I approve!
  10. Streetwise
    I support a woman’s right to proper pockets!
  11. Streetwise
    You can also find Water Lettuce at a garden center, which is where I got mine. It is larger than Duckweed but easier to manage.
  12. Streetwise
    @FlyingFishKeeper, please let us know when the shrimp arrive on that piece of wood.
  13. Streetwise
    @Garren B, I believe it is Peperomia Obtusifolia, or Baby Rubber Plant, or some close relative. I have found that I can grow out waxy-leaf houseplant cuttings in my water, if I keep the the bulk of any leaf out-of-the-water. The plants in the photo are wedged into wood, and have sprouted roots.
  14. Streetwise
    I rearranged my room, and put a light on the leaf bucket. I need another 5 gallon bucket for the extra light I have now.
  15. Streetwise
    As Daniel alludes, with enough plants, your inhabitants will be fine. I could keep all of my Nano fish, and Neo Shrimp tanks without filters. I like sponge filters for moving water, and collecting things in foam, including beneficial bacteria. I mostly top-off, and rarely change water. I don't plan on cleaning my sponge filters. They are part of the scavenger buffet.
  16. Streetwise
    Excellent!
  17. Streetwise
    Hi @Sol. I'm glad you saw the turtle signal in the sky. I saw your latest tube update; best wishes. 😞 The Librarian is the primary keeper, and she maintains the water level so that Sam can sun and stretch dry. I am trying to help with the filtration. I tried to clean the Eheim today, and still lost siphon and flow when restarting. I think the outflow will need to be submerged too, or I will give up on canister filters for low-water tanks. Do you have a favorite filter for tall tanks? I added two more MF10s, so now Sam has two with foam, and two with carbon.
  18. Streetwise
    Does anyone actually know how many Pygmy Corydoras they have?
  19. Streetwise
    Managing the quantity and scheduling for feeding a small number of small tanks has been challenging. I’m glad to see some folks addressing this.
  20. Streetwise
    Sam is introverted and doesn’t want anyone to think that this thread is just about him. I would love it if other turtle folks would jump in, share stuff, ask questions, answer questions, etc. Maybe @Sol can join us. Everyone has been so helpful! Thanks. 🐢 💕
  21. Streetwise
    Thanks @Gumbo99, you just made my day! 🙂 It looks like you are doing great!
  22. Streetwise
    I'll speak to that food, @OceanTruth! My shrimp have lots of algae, mulm and biofilm in their tanks, so they aren't always motivated to get to the larger sinking foods before the snails. The Easy Fry Food is nice because it is like sprinkling bacon and croutons over their salad, and some of it will end up in the floating plants, so I get to watch all the fun upside-down feeding. In my community tanks, my shrimp are happy to eat whatever comes their way, plus the bio salad.
  23. Streetwise
    @Hobbit, I found this for you:
  24. Streetwise
    Now it makes more sense, because Maple leaves are supposed to be acidic.
  25. Streetwise
    Moving probes from my Askoll tank to the leaf/snail bucket.
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