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

gregoryord

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    23

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Feedback

    0%

 Content Type 

Everything posted by gregoryord

  1. gregoryord
    Thanks . I will check it out .
  2. gregoryord
    So t It's just some clear poly . 2 layers 3.5 mil thick . It's clipped onto a pvc frame I built . The frame separates into 2 ft sections . When I am not using it I can break it down into something the size of a tent or a small canopy . Feel free to borrow the idea if you like . No patents pending. LOL.
  3. gregoryord
    I will do that . Looks like they have h as d some luck with breeding them . Not looking to do that but I did go ahead and purchase 3 today with a few backup plans. In case they are too nippy. Definitely gonna need all the info I can get moving forward with these 3 . Thanks .
  4. gregoryord
    Thank you . I think I am going to get a few today if the local store still has them . I will make sure to remove my nerite snails for sure . If they become too much for everything else I have a tank I can dedicate to them . Time for a new species and I really like these fish .
  5. gregoryord
    You can get a buffer or crushed coral to increase PH . Also too much CO2 will lower the . I have killed off all my plants keeping my water too clean they are part of the cleaning crew. I would think the Anubius would be the last to go . Just the little I know . You probably already know . Hang in there and good luck .
  6. gregoryord
    Is your Anubius planted under gravel ? I am not an expert but I think the runner at the base of the Anubius has to be exposed to light . They are very hardy and very slow growing so it takes a long time to see a change in them . I am pretty sure that nitrates won't harm anything but fish . Nitrates are plant food minus all the other minerals you get in easy green . The only experience I have is with the Anubius none of the others. So I would say if it is buried pull it up and attach it to driftwood or rocks. Be careful driftwood can lower PH . Too many water changes can harm plants by removing minerals and nitrates. Things the plants need . Hope this was helpful . Remember it could take a long time to see change in Anubius they are slow growing but hardy plants.
  7. gregoryord
    Those are some cool looking fish . I have pretty much an endless supply of snails between 3 other tanks and an outdoor pond that I grow some plants in and let guppies snails and cherry shrimp breed in . So I should be good on snails . Really awesome looking little fish . Thanks for the response.
  8. gregoryord
    Thanks . That's what I have read everywhere. I do have some other tanks than th one I was planning on putting in . Just incase it got too aggressive in my main tank . Definitely wanna get one but I dont want to damage my other fish because of it . Still undecided. Thanks again for the response.
  9. gregoryord
    Only a few before I built the greenhouse . I will try to get some more and post the the next couple days .
  10. gregoryord
    It's been an ongoing thing but finally done . PVC and poly greenhouse around the 300 gallon outdoor pond . I am anxious to see how much it helps maintain the ecosystem through the winter.
  11. gregoryord
    I dont use CO2 . I dont spend alot of time on mine due to work . Java Fern , Anubius , and Dwarf Aquarium Lillies all do great and dont require alot of care . Also if you like floating plants Penny wort and Hornwort will do great and will grow enough that you will have to cut them back . The floating plants do a great job of keeping nitrates down . I rarely ever do water changes just add fresh water as it evaporates. My CO2 is added by the fish and sponge filter . I try to run as natural and low maintenance as possible while maintaining a good environment for the fish . Hope this was helpful . It's what works for me .
  12. gregoryord
    Does anyone have experience putting Pea Puffers with Albino Cory Cats ? I have a planted 40 gallon ad want to add at least 1 Pea Puffer . Other fish in the tank include Guppies and Kuhli Loaches . The tank also has lots of small snails which should make a good natural food source for the Puffers . Was thinking of getting up to 3 Puffers. Any suggestions or advice appreciated .
  13. gregoryord
    Hard to get a good picture . Maybe I caught it early . I went ahead and added Maracyn. All I have other than salt , ich x and paracleanse . I hope it works . Thanks for the response . I guess I will see in a few days .
  14. gregoryord
    Can I treat mouth fungus with Maracyn? Just noticed today . She is lethargic and lay on bottom. I already put 1 tablespoon per three gallons of marine salt . This has worked for me in the past but haven't had this same problem. Should I add some Maracyn or wait it out ?
  15. gregoryord
    I love the aquarium by the way . I have been thinking about getting a 20 long . I keep mostly Guppies, shrimp , snails and plants. I have a few Cories and am about to add some striped kuhli loaches.
  16. gregoryord
    I leave them . I like having snails and have never been over populated. The more you feed the more eggs they will lay . I think my goldfish eat them . I never see more than about 10 at a time in my planted 40 gallon and would welcome more . I think snails are great in a planted tank and easy to pull out the ones you dont want . I have what I call pond snails. I bring them in from my outdoor pond .
  17. gregoryord
    They look like my snails eggs. My pond snails have clusters of eggs encapsulated in a jelly like substance. I think most fish have individual eggs. Nerite snails also spread individual eggs. Depends on type of snails but I would guess they are snail eggs .
  18. gregoryord
    If they are Dwarf Aquarium Lilies they should look brownish. These are mine planted about 2 weeks ago . They are back center of the pictures surrounded by Java Fern . I think you are alright.
  19. gregoryord
    I think those 100 gallons are the same depth. I was looking at some recently 25 inches deep I think . Once I get all the landscaping done I was thinking of adding a couple with some plants snails and guppies. Just trying to create a nice place to sit and relax. I think you will probably do well with those 100 gallons.
  20. gregoryord
    Mine was in direct sun last summer . Was just getting it set up last year . Some shade will probably go a long way towards keeping water temps lower .
  21. gregoryord
    Thanks . I am considering building some temporary greenhouse panels I can put up during Winter to keep water temps up and take down in Spring. I think I might want more aeration anyway. I might try some type of aerator I can run year round . I have also considered a floating deicer . This was the first winter and it did fine until will got hit by the recent storm . Unusual for texas .
  22. gregoryord
    Mine is a 300 gallon. Everything thing did great during the Summer . All of my fish are bought from feeder fish tanks . Goldfish , Rosey Reds , Guppies . The water gets up to about 90 during the day in the summer and would cool down at night . The fish remained very active and I feed them at night .
  23. gregoryord
    Attn ! Anyone wondering if Goldfish can survive in pond over winter . I wasn't fully prepared for the winter storm we just experienced in Dallas TX. My pond froze 2 inches thick . I dont have any good pictures from it but this is the pond now . All of my Goldfish also Rosey Red minnows and found some ghost shrimp alive I wasn't even aware were still in there . The pond stayed frozen for 4 days during the recent storm and the filter stopped running . Everything survived except a few guppies. Next year I will be better prepared but anyone thinking of starting an outdoor pond Goldfish and especially Rosey Reds have no problem with cold. Hope this was helpful.
×
×
  • Create New...