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  1. ShellFire
    I want to move RCS from 10 to 20 Gallon. When I was cleaning the tank, I just saw about 8253 tiny (teeny-tiny) babies in the 10 Gal tank. What is the best way to move them and minimize losses?
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    I agree with Will Billy in that you should try to tighten or loosen the Ziss stone. If all else fails, try another airstone. I've never has this problem. Is the Airstone in a sponge filter? How are you using it?
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    UPDATE 1/18/2021. Just downsized from 29 to 20 with Cory Cats. Here is what I did. I had the new tank ready to go (Painted the back last week) and 3 of those 5 gallon buckets. I also use RO water for everything as my city water is sketchy. So all parameters are same. Drained some of the water into the first bucket. Caught the Cory's and put them in a bucket with the water. Added one sponge filter from the tank (I have two in there). More water into the second bucket with the other sponge filter, plants and decor, etc. Emptied the 29 gal tank and moved it aside. Put up the 20 long. Added the rinsed pool sand. Added RO water. While adding water I added Fritz Complete, Easy Green, Iron and carbon for the plants from AqCoop. Also put in the heater and turned it on to start warming. Added some Prime and safe, along with Equilibrium, just in case. Put in the sponge and a new HOB filter. Put in the plants. let it sit for 30 minutes, turned off the lights and added the Corys back. No deaths. Anyone wanna buy a 29 Gal? Phase 2 moving the shrimp to the 20 Tall to begin today.
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    I use older furniture, and yes, it's made very well and is SUPER heavy. I get 20-Gauge Clear Vinyl, from Joanns or the Hobby place, and place it over the top of the furniture to protect the wood. And yes, my aqua-pets freak when I open the drawers. Plus, the small dresser is too tall for me to comfortably waterchange, so I'm switching out the 29 for a 20 long there. BTW - that 20-Gauge vinyl is worth every penny and it's now a requirement for under all of my tanks. It's a big amount for under 10 dollars and everything wipes clean off of it. FWIW - Thrift stores and consignment shops have older well made accent tables, etc for super cheap!
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    Everything breeds in my tanks. Even both Cory's. Not looking to add. LOL
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    Want to stay 20 Gallon or under. Want to go down to 2,3 tanks at most. (Have 5 now)
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    I need less tanks. Current: 10 Gal with Shrimp and 2 Mystery Snails. Sand Substrate. 20 Gal High with 5 Mystery Snails only. Eco Substrate. 29 Gal with 10 Green Cory's, 10 Pygmy Corys, and 4 Mystery Snails. Sand Substrate. 20 Gal Long with 6 Guppies. Eco Substrate. 5 Gal Hospital tanks with only baby mytery's in it. Here is what I'm thinking: 20 Gal Long with 10 Green Cory's and Guppies. Sand Substrate. 20 Gal High with Shrimp and 10 Pygmy Corys, Eco Substrate. Replace and sell the 29 with the 20. Sell the 10 and keep the 5. Scatter the snails in the two tanks. Your opinions and advice are welcome!
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    @DaveSamsell This is perfect! Thank you so much!~ I love learning new things.
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    I love this SO VERY MUCH! Wish you had a tutorial on how I can make one.
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    @Daniel Thanks. I have had issues with Solar chargers not charging and discharging at the same time, but it would still be better than nothing.
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    I think I will add USB power banks to my USB air pumps in case of a power outage while gone for the holiday. Anyone else do this?
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    Time for a cooler (Slightly cooler!) temp waterchange and yummy bloodworm boost to help spawn my Corys! Whoo Hoo! Who's with me?
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    Hi Daniel - I was thinking of my DIY Floating Plant Corrals that I posted in Plants. I was thinking hardware stuff. Like I saw where someone made a tube holder & dryer for their water testing tubes, and I'd love to do that, too. But maybe there are multiple different designs. Like the shrimp guy in one of Cory's video's used a plastic cup lid to stop the sponge filter from throwing water everywhere. I didn't even know I needed that until I saw him with one! Dean made a floating breeding basket for his pregnant mommas that was AWESOME! Much better than putting them in a small breeder box, and BONUS! the fry can escape into the tank, just the momma's are contained. Stuff that people did that they think that others would find useful. They can list the steps and basic directions and post pictures.
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    I'm always looking for DIY Projects. Would it be practical to have a forum topic devoted to that?
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    Pete - Thanks for sharing! The 3/8 size is perfect for aquariums. I could not find a pool noodle to save my life. 2 days after I got the 3/8 backer, Pool Noodles in stock at the dollar store.
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