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@PineSong @FlumpweeselThanks for the responses y'all.. I think that may be the case that it must taste funny.. that makes sense. They’re back to normal after just a few minutes. It’s just a bit more “excitement” than not getting fed, but not too much more.. They schooled up pretty tight tho but it only lasts for 10-15 minutes.. and it doesn’t seem like it was causing breathing issues or irritating their gills or eyes that I could tell. They just sort of acted like they were trying to avoid it maybe… And everyone is just fine this morning.. @xXInkedPhoenixX did you try re dosing after 6 hours like it recommended? Just wondering as one dose did really clear the haze right up and it’s still looks clear as a bell this morning.. I’m happy with the results and I don’t think it hurt any of the critters. It was just enough of a response out of them to ask on here what may be going on and others’ experiences with it. Thanks again yall. I appreciate it! Looks like I may have to give it a taste…! 🤔

So, I don’t use clarifiers usually as I’d always rather fix the reason for the discolored/milky water than apply a quick fix. However, after having two days of slightly hazy water, I decided to try the clarifier to rectify the situation. Water parameters are perfect as usual, and this 36 gallon Bow Front has a Cascade 1500 (yes, you read that correctly) filter. At work, we over filter all our tanks on top of straight spring fed water flowing through all that for the sockeyes so I’m a firm believer in over filtration. I do my water changes faithfully every Sunday at 30% and clean gravel in sections, all the right stuff. After doing a partial media change on the filter two days ago, this hazy water thing was going away but not as quickly as usual hence the clarifier use. Cleaned the water up within one hour to pristine! Works great! Question is for you all, have any of you noticed the fish acting a bit “weird” for a few minutes (say 15 minutes) after using this? They’re not distressed, not gasping at the surface, nothing too crazy. Just all the different tetras school up as do the gouramis and even Mabel my betta buddy came out and tapped on the glass like “WTH?” I would expect the Cardinal Tetras to be affected the most as they’re so sensitive anyway but it’s everyone in the tank. Even the Cory’s and they’re usually not phased by anything except me being late to feed them. Everyone is fine but it’s almost as if they’re getting away from whatever the clarifier is doing to clear the water.. Again, nothing I’m too worried about, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this. Oh, and it wasn’t like the water was so cloudy that the sudden clearing made them freak, just slightly hazy which was bothering me more than the finned friends obviously.. lol Thanks in advance!

@VernalPool I imagine getting stock for your aquarium can be a anxiety filled mess then! Especially if you order them and have them shipped! I have worries when I get fish just being a day from any place that would have fresh and healthy fish.. I have some coming today and it’s always a worried filled day especially when temps are below freezing. It would be nice to live closer to Aquarium Co-op and be able to just stop in there for new fish friends! As for the “relaxing hobby”, you’ll get it done and it will be so worth it! In the short time I’ve been on this forum, I have seen that there are many very friendly people here that will definitely help with any questions or concerns you have while getting your tank up to snuff. And everyone is very nice about it and not condescending at all! Good luck and I hope the -30 weather holds off for you this winter.. 😊

Yes @Flumpweesel and she’s doing a great job! Found my wife in there just sitting and watching the fish and talking to Mabel.. That Betta is gonna end up in the 125 in the Living room I bet! 😂😂 @Taco Playz They sure do.. my Gouramis always have been cool too but not quite like a betta!

@Brandon pIt sure seems like when they get in there, they don’t come out for awhile!! He and mom finally just bought a house in Ridgecrest.. 😂😂

Mabel thinks she’s a model! I was telling my wife before we got all this going that female bettas can have the coolest personalities! Was explaining about Agnes, a female half moon back when I was a kid that loved to be “petted” and loved on and how much of a sweetheart she was. She looked at me with that “look” like I’d lost my mind.. but after only having Mabel a week, she’s all about “hugs” and getting in my hand to “chill”. She expects me to stand there and “hold” her. But how could you say no to that face? 😊😊 Now, the wife goes in to hang out with Mabel! Mabel is personally responsible for the go ahead on the big “Master” tank for the living room. Betta mind control and persuasion.. 👍👍

Welcome and yes! Very cool tank!

Great forum and welcome! Where are you with the beastly winters? We actually say here, “The winters keep the riff raff away!” as they can be a little much some years… Well, most years as it gets ole when getting older! 😂

That’s cool! My stepdad does Avionics and flight parameter work for the gov at China Lake. I’ve gotten to go in there but his work is mostly computer stuff. Not my thing but interesting when seeing some of the things they were working on. I did resource protection for Homeland Security back after 911 so had the clearances but there still was a lot of stuff I wasn’t privy to.. not that I could’ve ever explained what he was doing! Lol He wrote many of the programs that put the GPS satellites where they are at and to do what they do back when he was at Harris. That was much more interesting to me even before it went public. I could see the use for that for sure!

@Brandon p That must have been fun getting to see all that being built! Only thing I ever flew that was MD was their 80/82 series. Nice jets! Is your dad’s Vans and RV-4? I flew a buddies of mine's RV in Kentucky a few times. Fun Airplane but I really needed “happy feet” on the landings. Kind of like a Kitfox..😂 @Guppysnail and @ColuThank you so much!! My wife wasn’t ever a fish gal but she loves the looks of this tank so much, that was the catalyst for the go ahead with the larger tank in the living room. 😊 @Griznatch YES! Winter came this morning as it was 16 degrees! Very little snow so far but it’s coming soon I’m sure! After Aniak & Kotaebue, Alaska for 11 years and Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley (8300 ASL), the winter here ALMOST seems mild.. 😂😂 We still aren’t as bad here in Grace as say, Wayan. Winter up there is a long one and it’s only 60 miles northeast.. 🥶🥶

Yes it IS good for mental health! 👍 I have always been one to go 200 mph but am actually enjoying slowing down a touch.. and it’s true @CalmedByFish Have an ATP pilot license, a Captains License to 100 tons, and Commerical Drivers License.. so by land, sea, or air is true! Would LOVE to have tried the Mars thing but NASA frowns on their pilots buzzing herds of caribou and musk ox.. 😂 @Brandon p about half my time is in Spray Planes and the other half in Alaska. Cessna 188’s, Piper Pawnee and Brave, AT 301’s to 602’s, and a little Dromader, AgCat, and Thrush time. The Alaska flying was C-207’s, 206’s, 180’s, 185’s, DHC-2, DHC-3’s and some Twin Otter time, and all but the 207’s on wheels, skis, and floats. Flew for Alaska Airlines for a bit in 737’s up to the 400 series and MD-80/82’s but would rather be looking for critters and doing the low and slow thing. We also had several Cherokee Six’s and Navajos but the majority of my time would be in the 207 and AT-301’s. My family had Indian River Flying Service in Florida so I was raised flying crop dusters. Got to fly a lot of cool things thanks to that. We even had a Stearman PT-17 I’ve got quite a few hours in.. @Griznatch Where in Idaho r u at? Wondering if you’re close enough to see me wave? I’m in Grace.

Thanks for all the welcomes y'all.. seeing that a few of y'all have trouble with anxiety, I can surely understand why y'all are here! Very relaxing from all the posts and topics I’ve read for the last few days before signing up. Posts here are just like our aquariums! Peaceful, beautiful at times, and a dang good chance of learning something! Also soooo glad I found Aquarium Co-op. Placed my first order today. Wish I was closer just to be able to get a few fish from them!! Thanks again yall!

Thank you for the welcome! Yes, I realized he was definitely right! He said, “You’re going to find some things are better left as a hobby” during that conversation. I THINK he was referring more to things like bull riding and motorcycle racing but the conversation was about ichthyology at the time.

Thank you for having this forum! After reading through several threads on here, I was very happy and surprised to see the level of civility and friendly attitudes portrayed by everyone here. Looking at other forums, there sure was a LOT of down right nastiness towards others! Especially new fish keepers just asking simple questions about cycling or stocking ideas. The threads always seem to turn into an argument! It’s a shame that people on those other forums can’t just help without making a person new to this wonderful hobby feel inferior. I had many aquariums in my youth and have just started to get back into the wonderful hobby. I wanted to be an ichthyologist growing up but was better off being a pilot for a living and keeping fish as a hobby at my grandfathers’ suggestion. 😂 I was recently the Aquatic Education Tech for my states’ Division of Wildlife so actually got to achieve my dream, albeit later in life. I just finished cycling and stocking a 36 gallon bow front and wife said we could make room for a 125 gallon in the living room! It sure is easier to spend the $$ when the wife enjoys it as much as I do. She’s already saying “good night” to all our new little friends and is spending time getting to know each of them as well. The new addition is stocked as a tropical community tank with 3 Dwarf Gouramis (1 male, 2 females), 7 Cardinal tetras, 6 Black Neons, 6 Blue King Tetras, 4 Julii Cories, 3 blue shrimp, a netrite snail, and one sassy female betta named Mabel. Thanks Cory for the forum as I’m sure it will be a great place for help and ideas. Here’s a pic of my recent project and thanks again!