[Zebra Danios 'spreading' repashy]

Zebra Danios don’t offer any parental care.  

[Aquarium Co-Op Test Strips, Chlorine, and the Sun]

Wow..  I would not think that would make a difference…

[Just for fun]

On 5/26/2022 at 2:45 PM, Chick-In-Of-TheSea said:

Wait - they're trying to "sell" you your own stuff back?

Yes…. They did.  I told them no thank you.    Lol.  

[Hiding Angelfish]

Congratulations.   Sometimes they just take a little longer to settle in…..

[Just for fun]

So I had a family member that wanted to get fish for their kids.  Asked if I had any suggestions and or equipment.  They didn’t want to invest a lot of money just in case the kids didn’t stay interested in the hobby.  I gave them a twenty gallon long, stand, light, undergravel filter, air pump, HOB, gravel, heater, and food and some swordtails and cory catfish.  After almost 2 years they called and asked ….     Wait for it…….   Here you go……if I wanted to buy everything.  Hoping to get $50.00 for it all in a yard sale.  

[Crushed coral starting point]

I was wondering what the water test at the source?  
How old is the setup- how long has the tank been running with fish in it?

[Cycling question]

So, I’m assuming we are talking about fish-less cycles?  
I have never done that.  I setup a tank, add my Prime or API stress coat move one of my filters or half the media from a filter maybe a sponge.   I keep extra filter pads or sponges in Hang On Back filters.  If temperature is good I move the fish.  Don’t feed for 14-18 hours and feed lightly over the next week or so.   

[AA (Aquarists Anonymous)]

For a  while mine was a fish I hadn’t spawned.  I was actively competing in my clubs BAP/SAP.  I don’t remember now if it was 2 years or 3 years in a row I won breeder of the year with the most spawns. The problem is my clubs rules state in case the club wants to inspect or verify the spawn, The parents must be kept.  Some clubs don’t require this.  Also for more difficult fish you must submit a report along with the spawning log.   

[Stuff you bought from a physical Mom and Pop store today thread.]

I thinks it is funny (a shame), the most shopping I do at a mom and pop is at The Aquarium Co Op….  On Line.  
I really don’t have a great selection.  It is kinda sad.  I have 5 stores, one is 90 minutes away, three are about 45 minutes away and 10 minutes away. And not worth the drive.  

[pH and ammonia spike]

Maybe I missed this….  How old is the tank?  How long has the tank been setup and how long have fish been in the tank?  How old is the filter and media in it?  Do you use substrate?  What kind?  When testing, was it before a feeding?   Feeding the fish and testing 30-45 minutes afterwards you can see a little spike.  On a newly setup you can test right before feeding and then an hour afterwards and then again right before next feeding.   
Good Luck 

[Pleco and cucumber]

On 5/24/2022 at 8:12 PM, Brandon p said:

have Observed every pleco I’ve ever owned chewing on a piece of Wood once in a while

I agree.   When I spawn plecos…. Any type I place a small piece of drift wood.  

[What do you do with scraped off algae?]

I have never thought about it.  I try to keep my tanks balanced and really don’t get a lot of algae.  But I will tell you I use a Mag Float, Scotch Bright Pad maybe every 4 -5 weeks while doing my water changes.  I don’t ever have enough to concern myself.  
Good Luck

[What attracted you to the forum?]

For myself- YouTube.  Cory talking about it on his channel.  

[Aquarium Service Business Help]

Talk to your insurance agent.  Home and vehicle.  I am assuming your home or at least part of it will be used to store equipment for the business.  The vehicle will also need to be insured as a vehicle used for business.   

[I want a modern-day version of the Metaframe Dynaflow HOB]

Yes I do…..   I also remember the metaframe Hush.   And after that the Second Nature Whisper pumps.    Remember those.  

[I want a modern-day version of the Metaframe Dynaflow HOB]

On 5/24/2022 at 4:45 PM, Robert Keeney said:

The Metaframe Dynaflow filters were the best filters ever made for aquariums.

I loved them…..   and we are both showing our age….  

[Julii Corydoras glass surfing because they're hungry?]

Are they doing the Corydoras “T”. Google it.   Once you see it you will know.   Might be spawning behavior.    Or Corydoras being Corydoras….

Good Luck 

[Bluegills for pets]

Medications are one thing….  But API Stress Coat and Prime….should never be used on a food fish… so would not ever release.   

Cold water -When I kept them I just remember they move/destroy plants and wanted cooler water with lots of oxygen.   
Good Luck 

[Pleco and cucumber]

Just cut it.   Rubber band it to a rock, veggie clip or whatever.   I have had some fish like the skin.   I figure what’s the harm.   So I leave it.  Cucumber- zucchini- squash….   I would use butternut squash a lot for breeding….   Once the fish realize it is a food source, a lot of fish will eat it.   

[AC 110 or SC 110]

What’s funny….  My favorite HOB filter is everyone else’s least favorite.  I love the Marineland Bio-Wheel filters. My favorite is the Emperor.  
 

[AC 110 or SC 110]

Well I don’t have or have ever had or used the SeaChem filter.  I have used and own a couple of the AquaClear.  In fact I have one that is about 20 years old.  And still running.  20 years ago they called it the AquaClear 500.  I guess it moves around 500 gallons per hour. I think with regular maintenance most filters will run for years - many years ….   
Good Luck 

[Can you or have you used Miracle Grow soil in your tanks?]

I once used those peat plugs- used for plant starters.   But never soil.  

[How can I help my dwarf Gourami relax?]

Hmmm.

any other tank mates?  
As for the PH, are you adjusting it to 6.4 or is that normal out of the source?  
I just looked at my spawning report for when I spawned them.  I kept mine at 7.4 PH.  I spawned them at 79.    But I kept them at 75-76 when not breeding them.  Also maybe try a non traditional floating plant.  Najas grass or something like that.

[Deciding Between Ramshorn, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails]

On 5/22/2022 at 7:04 PM, Scapexghost said:

Choose wisely, since whichever one you pick youll never be able to get rid of

Never a more true statement….   I would get Nerite snails.    

[Aquarium Co Op Stickers]

Thanks.  Never even thought about checking.    Lol