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Everything posted by lefty o
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crushed up dry food, flake/pellet etc, hikari fancy guppy. mine havent seemed too picky.
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you most certainly dont want that thing in your tank.
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Plants and water softeners
lefty o replied to Mroschmann573's topic in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers
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. -
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.
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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.
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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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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.