Jump to content
Watch our video on the rules of this forum.

lefty o

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    6,028

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    12

  • Feedback

    0%

 Content Type 

Everything posted by lefty o

  1. lefty o
    you most certainly dont want that thing in your tank.
  2. lefty o
    i have no issues with plants and a water softener. plants can tolerate way way more salt than a water softener will ever introduce into the water. and if one really doesnt want water from their softener, ive never seen a water softener that didnt have a bypass on its head. push the bypass valve over, run a few gallons to flush the pipe out, and you have non softened water. folks make way too big of a deal over water softeners.
  3. lefty o
    buy from a reputable source, and still consider its like rolling the dice. just like buying from a local shop, you could get sick fish.
  4. lefty o
    you have to work hard line breeding to really worry about inbreeding. get a couple generations going in a tank, and there will be lots of cross matching genetics.
  5. lefty o
    dont take this as advice, but this reminds me of the old adage, "its easier to ask forgiveness than for permission"!
  6. lefty o
    get yourself some guppies, your water is not that far off. guppies really are adaptable, as long as they are healthy to start with.
  7. lefty o
    once they decide to start growing, they can really put it on quick.
  8. lefty o
    just got an aquahuna order in today. the paperwork states their PH is 6.8-7.0 .
  9. lefty o
    actually just ran a co-op test strip under the tap. im right in the middle of the chart on GH, but then my softener is not set on max
  10. lefty o
    i have soft water, from a water softener to boot, and have never had an issue with guppies, and endlers in my water. the only real trick is getting the first healthy guppies.
  11. lefty o
    fluval bug bites seem to hang in suspension for a while.
  12. lefty o
    redtail cats are the coolest looking of the catfish, but yeah... unless you have a swimming pool to put one in, they are beyond a bad idea.
  13. lefty o
    if possible, id set it up in a garage or unfinished basement, and see if it settles into its base, or if it leaks.....🙈
  14. lefty o
    shrimps.
  15. lefty o
    im no plant guru, but them tall ones are almost certainly val.
  16. lefty o
    i tend to stick the tip of the pump in the tank and swish it around to help keep it clean longer. i dont think anything you do will keep it from not clogging totally
  17. lefty o
    hit the co-op site. id probably go with 2 medium sponge filters, and a co-op air pump.
  18. lefty o
    id move one of the taller plants over on the right. there is no right or wrong with scaping, if it looks good to you, its perfect.
  19. lefty o
    nice. those are a nice looking guppy variant.
  20. lefty o
    when the tank needs a cleaning, and water change, is when it needs it. i base it on looks, water quality, and condition of the inhabitants. there is no 1 set cleaning schedule.
  21. lefty o
    5 gallon buckets are the way to go imo. hold a lot, have a nice handle so they are easy to move, and you can use them for a multitude of things in the future.
  22. lefty o
    3-5 days should get it well colonized with bacteria. of course, if you arent in a rush, longer will ensure it is well seeded.
  23. lefty o
    as much as i like to support ACO when possible, there is nothing wrong with hikari foods. use what you can get easily.
  24. lefty o
    most likely in my mind being small fry are semi transparent anyways, the white container is making them appear to be lighter than they would normally be seen.
  25. lefty o
    carbon is pretty much like a sponge, it will absorb just about anything with the catch being it will only do so for a short time before it is full. i am a carbon user, but it is absolutely not needed for day to day tank use. it is just an aid in fish keeping, not a cure all for poor tank keeping.
×
×
  • Create New...