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    Cali’s New Tank Thread!

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    I was told not to test with distilled water. Now I’m confused ~ so you couldn’t use the rocks because they made the Ph rise?

     

    i’m in California we have very hard water ~  I’ve never tested it out out of the tap I just got my kit I should test it when I get home!

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    I have this one and the adapters three of them none of them work on any of the bathrooms or the sinks😡 unless I don’t know what I’m doing🤫😂

    Cali’s New Tank Thread!

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    And the toys are rolling in♥️
     

    I also have plants and rocks in my mailbox parcel and some stuff at my neighbors!  I was worried that my Python imitation hose wasn’t going to reach from the living room to the kitchen but it does ~ measured that great. And I was excited that it came with like three different valves for the faucet.   I remember having to go and get the valve for my python years ago. But none of these fit😞I’ve been working on them forever!  And I even tried the bathrooms in the house and they still won’t fit that faucet😡 any rate my hands are raw I can’t do anymore I have to call the company and they’ll send me the correct adapter ~  I don’t know how they’re gonna do that but that’s what it says. I have lots of gravel and rocks and plants somewhere at some neighbors😂😂

    Making progress!

     

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    Cali’s New Tank Thread!

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    No I’m not gonna put anything in this tank it is completely cycled but you think I should do my Rummynose last?  

    On 4/21/2022 at 8:29 AM, hannah662parker said:

    I agree with @xXInkedPhoenixX on skipping the peas puffers... I tried them and don't think I will again, they can be sensitive, prone to worms, picky with food and sometimes hard to hash out a good hierarchy within themselves. They also can terrorize any tankmates and even kill them, many people recommend them in a species-only tank. Clown loaches can also get 5-8 inches and do best in schools so I wouldn't recommend them for a tank this small. If you're open to special ordering through your local fish store or online ordering, the nano Rosy loach might be more your style. They get 1.5 inches and you could easily have a school of 6-12. image.jpeg.a7699045de94c1f14900091078cdf9cb.jpeg You could also do panda corydoras, pygmy corydoras or hasbrosas pygmy corydoras. For centerpiece fish you could do Honey gouramis, any variation of German Blue rams, or try your luck and see if you get a nice betta. I would order online from a reputable source if you get a betta, they're very sickly these days in places like Petco/Petsmart. You can definitely do rummynose tetras in you 20 gallon 🙂 

     

    Great information here thank you so much!  I used to have Rams I love them I’ll show you some pictures!

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    Would this be wise to do?

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    On 4/18/2022 at 9:30 AM, Widgets said:

    That looks good, as in functional. The plastic should protect the tabletop. Now it is time to get creative. 

    The plastic does not need to hang down, so you could trim off some of the excess hanging plastic. It depends on how confident you are in cutting it.

    You can cover it with a cloth cover, but remember that any water spills can wick below the tank and can be slow to dry. The table is protected, so this may not be a problem for you. Also, it will be difficult to do anything but a spot cleaning of the cloth, so it can start looking ugly. Someone on the forum here had mentioned cutting a tank size hole in the cloth. It could then be placed over the tank, then pulled up over the tank when it is time to clean, or to match the seasonal decor of the room.

    Thanks Duck for answering!  Peapuffers I have been reading about them and I know they take live food.  That wiggle. I’ve had Discus  for years and I kept those wiggly black worms in my refrigerator all the time. I know the people puffers eat snails.  As far as the rummy nose and the Tetris go I’ve had them for years in my other tanks and We did just fine. But I am going to definitely check out the ones that you suggested!  I’m getting more supplies this week and eventually I’ll get some water in that tank😑

    you didn’t say anything about the axolotl I was thinking about

    Would this be wise to do?

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    On 4/18/2022 at 2:35 PM, Widgets said:

    For the rocks, the vinegar is acidic and will show if the rocks are reactive. If they are, it means that they will change the water chemistry. Sometimes that change is desired. You could also soak them in a bucket to see how they change the water.

    The polished stones, if they are not painted, should be treated like the other rocks. Painted rocks run the risk of the paint chipping or abrasion. I would skip on painted rocks.

    I would personally skip on the silk plants, preferring live plants. If you want them, I would try to see what the metal core is made from. I don't think they are waterproof or planned to be wet for any length of time. I would be concerned with the materials breaking down and leaching. Also, I am not sure how to clean algae buildup. 

    Great advice as usual!  OK so I’m gonna put some rocks in a container of water ~ do I have to my testing kit to do this first because I don’t. And so how long am I leaving them in there for?

     

    I will pass on my home silk plants!  I don’t have any painted rocks😉

     

    Widget now that I have your attention because nobody answered my question on this…

    i’m thinking of these fish and I wanna know what you think

    pea puffers but I don’t know how many

    Rummynose and Cardinals

    There was one more I can’t remember ~ could be a clown fish.

    Somewhere along the line I would like to get an axolotl but I don’t know if they can be with these guys I’m gonna do my due diligence and read about that

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    Would this be wise to do?

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    Your are too sweet!  Well that’s my plan too!  I have my sand, but I just need to get sponge filters for my filter and for the inside of the tank but  I need that little mini python more than anything😉

    Hey I have a question. How do you know if something is safe to put into your aquarium? I have some really cool rocks and I think I used them in my 125 and my 55 but I can’t remember.  
    And I have some polished  stones and some silk plants around the house that I thought about using,  Seems to me I think I remember we used the vinegar testing…

    Would this be wise to do?

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    OK guys here it is! Put it on my background too!  Almost ready for water ~ I have to get some more things.  I thought about putting a very long drape that way it will cover everything Underneath. But that thought was last week dammit😂

    Guppy I am messy too🤫

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    Would this be wise to do?

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    On 3/31/2022 at 10:14 AM, Widgets said:

    I would drape a piece of plastic with a little overhang over the plywood, then drape cloth over that. You want the plastic long enough to help protect the ends of the plywood, but also to prevent any spilt water from wicking between the plywood and the tabletop.

    Ok! Finally!  I couldn’t have a better fit ~ it’s just a plastic tablecloth really thick like you suggested and long. What do you think Widg?

    So I can cover this plastic tablecloth with something right it’s quite ugly😩😂

     

     

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    What do you do for a living?

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    On 4/16/2022 at 9:27 AM, AndreaW said:

    Wow! So many amazing professions and specialties! I also love learning things about people and find people fascinating.

    I am an "Architectural Drafter" which means I draw big, beautiful, custom homes for people. I get to work with my husband who also is a drafter/designer and will eventually take over the business when his partner retires. I love what I do because every house is unique to each client and by then end of a job I could probably close my eyes and walk blindly through their house as I know every nook and cranny, beam and column in that house. 

    My husband is in the office, and I get to work at home, which I love, because it means I also get to enjoy my kids and pets and I love my office space. I've been working there since 1998 and my husband and I have been working together since then (married in 1999).

    What an awesome post!  You have a wonderful career!!  Can you show any sketches of your houses?

    Cali’s New Tank Thread!

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    OK guys here are some of the fish that I’m looking at getting and let me know what you all think ~ 
     

    Pea puffers

    clown loaches

    Rummynose 

    I think that’s it for a long while ~ I only have a 20 gallon

     

    I just wanna know how many and if they’re compatible. Do I get them separately are all at once?

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