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Convincing partner to let me get another tank :)
lefty o replied to Beanbo7's topic in General Discussion
dont take this as advice, but this reminds me of the old adage, "its easier to ask forgiveness than for permission"! -
I want livebearers so BAD but I have soft water.
lefty o replied to SHERALYN's topic in General Discussion
get yourself some guppies, your water is not that far off. guppies really are adaptable, as long as they are healthy to start with. -
once they decide to start growing, they can really put it on quick.
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I want livebearers so BAD but I have soft water.
lefty o replied to SHERALYN's topic in General Discussion
just got an aquahuna order in today. the paperwork states their PH is 6.8-7.0 . -
I want livebearers so BAD but I have soft water.
lefty o replied to SHERALYN's topic in General Discussion
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 -
I want livebearers so BAD but I have soft water.
lefty o replied to SHERALYN's topic in General Discussion
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. -
fluval bug bites seem to hang in suspension for a while.
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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.
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- bristlenose pleco
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if possible, id set it up in a garage or unfinished basement, and see if it settles into its base, or if it leaks.....🙈
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shrimps.
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im no plant guru, but them tall ones are almost certainly val.
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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
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hit the co-op site. id probably go with 2 medium sponge filters, and a co-op air pump.
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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.
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nice. those are a nice looking guppy variant.
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What are good "Maintenance Schedules" for 29 gallon tank?
lefty o replied to evonner's topic in General Discussion
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.- 5 replies
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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.
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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.
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Is there a difference between these two foods?
lefty o replied to Jacob Hill-Legion Aquatics's topic in General Discussion
as much as i like to support ACO when possible, there is nothing wrong with hikari foods. use what you can get easily. -
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.
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Is there a reason why I should NOT use carbon in my filters?
lefty o replied to DeadStang's topic in General Discussion
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. -
it might never cause a problem, but you really want the rim supported the full length.
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Plecos recommendations for a community tank
lefty o replied to Tropicalfishkeeping201's topic in General Discussion
bristlenose is what you seek. clowns are cool, but they tend to hide like no other. -
for now, leave them. they are fairly small. when they get a little bigger you can gently pluck them off and replant them, or eventually they will come off on their own.
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yup, thats normal. of all the plants in those tubes, the java ferns are almost always a winner.