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@Daniel, Actually, I learned last Tuesday\Wednesday, it is sometimes what is not found in an aquarium, that may be unusual. Moved some average-sized Guppies from one tank to the other & couldn't find them the next day. So, I guess this is a Where's The Fish analogy, instead. The fish eventually showed themselves down in the heavy plants. By later that day, they were free swimming throughout the aquarium. Cannot be certain, but I believe some of the Zebra Danios were chasing them a bit.
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Visiting a "Mom & Pop" style fish store with my folks at an early age. Everyone was very friendly & the store had a nice "vibe" to it. Even though I was young at the time, I caught onto the feeling of the comradery. The store was not very big, but from what I remember, had a decent selection of fish & supplies. Good memories.
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1 hour ago, theotheragentm said:
I have a tank with ember tetras and cherry shrimp. I wanted to see if there are any suggestions to get the fish fed better. Foods tend to stay stuck to the surface or get down to the bottom fairly quickly. Suggestions are welcome.
Xtreme Nano and Fluval Bug Bites for small fish work decently for my ember tetras. I like to smash them in between my fingers a bit to try to get them smaller. Some of the pieces will inevitably still be too large, but the shrimp will get them off the floor. Is Aquarium Coop's fry food any better? My concern is whether too small would stay floating on top. I do have a sponge filter, and the bubbles typically knock down most of the pieces with the two foods I mentioned. If not, the shrimp hang upside down and skim the surface. Cleanup is never an issue, but I'd like to get more to the fish.
My mid-level swimming scissortail Rasboras really like the Xtreme Nano 1/2 mm sinking pellets. When carefully added, the pellets float down slowly & the fish seem to easily get their share.
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4 hours ago, FlyingFishKeeper said:
Wow, once an engine does that is it gone, or can you repair/replace parts?
It really depends how bad the crash would be & how it hits the ground. Though, I have seen engines driven into mud & muck over a foot deep that ran again after some minor repairs. Typically, on the glow engines, the carburetor, high speed needle valve or muffler is what's damaged most of the time. Never really seen a damaged crankshaft surprisingly. Usually the propeller metal or plastic nosecone will absorb a lot of the shock.
Also, the engine would be often filled with dirt & should be taken apart and rinsed out, then properly lubricated & reassembled.
There can be internal damage, so it should be inspected carefully, etc.
Some folks just "junk" the engine, sell it "as-is" listing it was a crashed engine, or use it for "spare parts", as well.
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I also often use left over white vinegar gallon jugs for my aquarium needs.
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6 hours ago, FlyingFishKeeper said:
Yeah, I used to have a 850 mah lipo that I scraped against some concrete and I really disliked using it until it started to smell and puff so I ended up getting a new one. I think I saw a demonstration of it somewhere, probably FliteTest demonstrating what happens when you overcharge it was pretty dramatic... It seems like gas might be safer in some situations since it's only the vapor thats flammable compared to a LiPo always being flammable?
A friend of mine was flying a gasoline powered airplane, awhile back & it crashed into the side of a hill & hit a rock.
I never seen an engine break into so many pieces. Also, the fuel from the tank spilled onto the hot engine & it flamed up instantly.
It pays to have a fire extinguisher handy, at all times, lol. 🧯
Personally, I like the glow fuel powered engines the best, for many reasons. The vapors from regular gasoline fuel are very dangerous, especially if one is not careful.
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@Hobbit I received a plant order, from the Co-Op, a few days ago & everything was green & lush. Am in eastern Pennsylvania and it took 4 days, I believe, from order to receipt of plants. Not too bad, considering the package traveled across the entire country. I find the plants actually ship better in the colder weather, than in the hot summertime for me.
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How about:
- Fishmonger
- A Fishist
- Sponge cleaning maintainer
- Bio-film scraper expert
- Fish-watcher
- Fish-feeder
- Water tester (guesser)
- Gravel installer
- Fish breeder
- Fish Rescuer
- Glass box enthusiast
- Sump tank janitor
- Fish Medicine Administering Agent
- Driftwood drifter
- Water plant enthusiast
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@Jimycle, I sometimes convert my plants to be invisible/non-existent.
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On 2/15/2021 at 10:59 AM, FlyingFishKeeper said:
Yeah, I like the lithium polymer batteries in general, but really dislike how dangerous they can be if handled improperly. Personally I really like the idea behind balsa since it seems similar to how most aircraft are made today, with spars and a covering especially on the wings and tail. I haven't seen a gas/glow plane yet, but they sound really cool, and fun to fly!
You're right about the LiPo batteries and their associated risks. Personally, I charged/stored/transported them in a portable fireproof box. I have seen instances where folks did have trouble with them, but not very often. Rough handling, crashes, overcharging, shorting out the wires, old batteries, punctures, over-discharging, just to name a few items, can be extremely serious.
The "glowfuel" 2 cycle engines are probably the most common and inexpensive. They offer easier set up and operation.
Followed by the "glowfuel" 4 cycle engines. They offer more torque at a lower RPM, with a more realistic/quieter tone.
Regular "Gas" powered engines are the most inexpensive to run, but a little pricier to purchase initially, IMO. Typically for the larger scale aircraft.
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Am looking forward to the upcoming tubbing season. Will have to wait though, until the 3 feet of snow melts in the backyard, lol. Supposed to receive another 8-12 inches of snow Thursday. I have a feeling it's going to be a late spring here in northeastern PA. Probably will have something around 100 gallons or so with a variety of local fish species.
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Wow, very nice, indeed.
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2 hours ago, FlyingFishKeeper said:
That's one of the things I really like about the rc hobby, you can learn by trial and error, and as long as you're being safe you only need to worry about not hitting the ground. I have a Great Planes balsa plane that I got from a club raffle a while ago, once I get some more experience flying foamies I'll hopefully learn to build with balsa on a different model then build and fly the Great Planes one. I also need to learn how to use a brushed motor and work without a BEC, or I might just update the electronics, not quite sure yet though.
Balsa does fly a bit better IMO, but foam is convenient and can be easier to fix, if necessary. The ESC's & BEC's are very nice with recent technology. Quite reliable and it's amazing how much electrical power they can handle, in such a tiny configuration.
Flying electric aircraft seems more popular today, than ever.
Lead acid, nickel cadmium and alkaline batteries were among the only choices, in earlier days, LOL. Trouble is they are very heavy and don't even compare to today's lithium battery potential.
Most flyers I flew with, were always running either on gas or glow fuels. The gas/glow engines are more realistic, but obviously noisier.
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@FlyingFishKeeper, Foam based RC planes are a lot of fun. Sounds like you are enjoying the sport.
I had many "Foamies" over the years with Lipo batteries & brushless motors. Even put together several flying wings (no landing gear), constructed from plastic downspouts for the fuselage & plastic coroplast for the wing. Was a ton of fun to fly, but needed some exponential rates, to reduce control surface sensitivity. It was quick @ over 100 mph.
Computer simulators are extremely helpful. I learned years ago, mostly by trial & error & did have a good "Elmer", to guide the way, with the old fashioned " buddy box". Computer Sims were not that popular at that time.
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When asked why I have so many aquariums, I often say:
Am having an episode of (E.A.S), Excessive Aquarium Syndrome, with tropical fish sensitivity.
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@FlyingFishKeeper, I was heavily involved in the fascinating radio control hobby for over 20 years. Built & flown high, mid, low, elevon mixed, & multi-engine wing nitro\gas aircraft. Progressed over the years to precision & advanced 3D flying & trained a number of people. Met a bunch of very nice folks along the way flying at various club fields & air shows.
BTW, If your still new to the hobby, am not sure if you have a computer simulator program for practice? They help a lot, especially in trying & perfecting advanced maneuvers.
@AdamTill, Aerial photography used to be much more difficult years ago. So much easier today for sure.
@Angelfishlover, Maybe a higher torque servo with metal gears may help. Also chassis vibration can lead to servo failure over time.
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An "express" shipping option, for those customers willing to pay the difference in shipping.
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36 minutes ago, Luis said:
Hello,
I have a planted 180L tank.
i have never used C02 or fertilisers.
Ive noticed some of my plants like the Amazon swords and Java ferns are starting to get holes in their leaves which end up dying off.
Can someone give me a safe solution/ product that will make my plants healthy as well as not harm my fish that are in there?
thank you!
Deficiencies are deficiencies, but every tank is truly unique in its own right. What particularly helped my Java Fern was extra Potassium & Iron. A good all-in-one fertilizer like Easy Green should help and a good place to start. Plants do not perish overnight, but rather often times show signs of nutrient deficiencies for days, weeks & sometimes months ahead of time, before the plant is really in big trouble.
Maybe other folks will chime in with their input as well.
Not sure if you have seen this video, but it's a good source of reference:
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3 hours ago, quikv6 said:
Quick question.....Is it safe to net multiple small fish together all at once?
I am going to be upgrading tanks, and the new tank (125 gal) will go where the current tank (75 gal) is now. I probably have 70-80 fish that I'll have to net out. Most are juvenile mollies and platies. Netting them individually takes forever, plus I can see it being stressful for the fish. I was thinking of just sticking an algae wafer to the glass and netting a bunch at once during their frenzy.
Any thoughts on best approach? Thanks in advance.
I really don't like using nets for capturing small fish, most times. Usually, I just easily cup the smaller ones out at feeding time, with a plastic cup. The fish think they are going to be fed and swarm to the top (for the ones that will come up). It's almost too easy for me, lol. For the bottom feeders, here is where I will use the net and place some food inside & slowly lift it upwards.
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I would have originally started with thicker/deeper substrates. Easily modified afterwards, but would be on my list for sure.
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@FriendlyLoach, I really like water sprite and so do my Platy fish, lol. They usually eat it down to a nub in a matter of a few days. Water sprite is in some of my other aquariums and it's a great plant.
@MickS77, Originally, I couldn't grow Java Fern well at all. Experimented with nutrients and seems like Potassium & especially Iron really helped my plants.
My favorite plants are Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus, Jungle Val & Anubias Barterii, but if I had to choose only one it would be the Vallisneria.
Currently using medium light, some fertilizers and no CO2.
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@fishnewbie, To increase surface area, a coarse, pre-filter sponge would be beneficial on the filter intake.
Here is an interesting article to read:
https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/faqs/which-pre-filter-sponge-should-i-get
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@Jbram63, I primarily use this test for my nitrite/nitrate testing, because I find the sliding color chart easier to read (for my eyes anyway). Strangely enough, this has happened to me once before, but to a lesser extent. In particular, it was also in the nitrite test & the color result did give me a positive (approx 1/2 ppm nitrite). Not near your higher reading though, but did make me look twice at it. The only thing I could think of in my situation was, I MAY have been a little heavy handed in dosing fertilizers that day. The following week, test results were back to normal (near 0 ppm).
I didn't really think too much of it at the time, but noticed your post here today regarding a similar situation.
So, was it the fertilizer, maybe / maybe not. Could be a bunch of other things, as well. Water chemistry is very complicated.
Am curious, exactly how much fertilizer you dosed in the 3 gallon? Around 1/3 of a ml?
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