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I remember reading somewhere that T5 bulbs need to be replaced for best plant growth. I just brought my new light fixtures about a month ago when I started redoing my tank. Do you think in about 6 months I will get less algae growth or is this not really true?

I'm good on the light time. I do feed a bit much. the afticans love to eat. I guess I will have to deal with bleaching. I like to watch the fish eat. I guess it's a give and take. Just wondered if the UV was the way to go. I guess it doesn't do what I want. Thanks for all your help and ideas...

I don't know much about Algae types. It grows on my white fake coral and light colored plants. I have to bleach about every 3 weeks. I do have bright T5 lights so I thought it was normal. My nitrates might be a bit high at the moment. my tank is in transition. I'm redoing my 125 and taking my...

Will a UV Sterilizer keep algae from growing on my fake plants and rocks? Will it only controle algae from tinting the water green? My tanks stay clear but I'm sick of bleaching. I use a Diatom filter so maybe it's redundant getting a UV Sterilizer. Thanks Cylon

sand is naturally at 7. Pure sand. But sand is never really pure. Depending on were it is mined from depends on what is in it. Mine seems to be at 6ph. I always thought of the sand as my buffer. Never had a problem till this week. My 125 has the same sand in it. I ordered CC just before I read...

Maybe the water is bad out of the tap. it's testing at 9PH before it settles. It was 8 last week after it settled. Was at 7.4-7.6 before the drought. We get lake water here. So is testing for KH and GH tonight my best bet? The other tanks have not had a water change in 2 weeks. Maybe that's why...

The tank usually holds at 6.0 A bit low due to the black sand I brought at Petsmart. I don't know how they can call it aquarium send. but anyway, It's dropping like a rock. Testing it with 3 different PH kits so I know it really is that low. Shouldn't all these water changes correct this? If it...

1 of my tanks is a 55 gallon sand tank. I use it as a breeding tank for my Jack Dempseys. About a week ago I did a water change and also ran a diatom filter on the tank to really get the water clean. After I do this my fish usually spawn. The next day the male beat the female so badly I had to...

Another great option. Thank you.

Thanks so much xUnRaTeDxxRkOx. That is a huge help. I going to look at all your links now.

Thanks for your reply Yes, That is what I would love to do. I want to mount the light to the top panel of the canopy. The light would be about a foot above the water. Need something to penetrate the distance. Not sure if T5s are right for me or LED. Thinking I might have to spend a lot on LED...

I'm building a canopy for my 125 gal African tank. Now the problems are: I know the basics about lighting. I have to build the canopy at least 13 inches tall. Don't want to make it to much taller because it may be hard for my wife to lift the front doors up all the way. Has to be at least 13...

Thanks, I ordered them from Meili and they arrived today. You were a big help. I was googling and googling and they were right here under my nose. :)

Thanks The fish are here :) I love them thanks for your help. I will be ordering from you again if I set more tanks up.

I'm looking for Longfin Calicos, Longfin Marble Red, Longfin Brown white tip, maybe some blue eyed longfin. Pm me if you can help. I looking to order 6 - 12 fish. Thanks Cylon

I need help I had a tank of Albino BristleNoses maybe about 300 or more. They have been breeding like crazy. I also have a pet rabbit who got near the tank pulled the heater cord smacked the heater against the glass. I woke up in the morning and all my fish were cooked. had over 2 yrs into this...

Yes the eyes are filmy. I will try the salt. What your and akapaul are saying makes sense. Thanks Oh, I retract the comment about Petsmarts driftwood. It was Petco. I have always been pleased with petsmarts products.

Thanks Leviathan64 for taking the time to type out such a detailed answer. hmmm. I'm a bit confused. I treated him with the maracyn 11 and other medication already. Come to think of it he must have taken ill over 7 weeks ago. the 1st few weeks I treated him. I can only assume at this point...

I don't think he is stunted. He is a year old and he got sick from Petsmart. I picked up a nice piece of drift wood from one of their tanks. After it was in my tank for 3 or 4 days my fish got sick. Turned out the wood was hollow and filled with worms. I treated the fish and he recovered...

My ebjd had popeye over a month back. The problem is his eyes are still popped out even though he seems to be fine. Are the eyes stuck out for good? Is there some other way I am suppose to treat him to help him heal? I have never had a fish with popeye before.