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I believe I have around 30 watts; which is pretty poor in a 16H aquarium. Really I should have invested in a better hood, but I thought the Eclipse I would be alright. As for my PH before the C02, it was 7.2. Doesn't appear to have changed, unless I misread the initial test. Sometimes it's a...

I recently purchased a C02 system (see here) for my aquarium. It's been running now for a few days, but I am wondering if I should have my bubble wand/air pump running 24/7, or if I should only have it on once the lights (lights are on for 12 hours - 11am to 11pm) are off at night. Would...

Thanks for the info! I just purchased a CO2 kit for my aqurium, and it is currently doing its thing (I am suppose to see bubbles in a few hours - or so they say). Hopefully, the addition of CO2 will give my plants a little boost. If that doesn't do the trick, I might loook at that light...

I heard (never tried it before, though) using Flourish Excel at 2x the dose kills bba, but I am not sure what -else- it might do in the process.

I currently own a 16 gallon (high) aquariuim with an Eclipse (twin bulb) hood. Since each bulb only throws out around 15 watts each -- my question is this, is it possible to get higher wattage flouresant bulbs (or would something like Flora-Glo work?) that would still be safe to use with the...

Looks great! I have the same vase (currently empty) myself, and thought of adding Endler's, but with a cat around, I fear they'd be made a quick sneak in no time flat. Btw, a betta would not work in that setup without a lid of some kind since bettas are known to jump.

Depends. What kind of fish are in your community tank? Btw, tel0004, just so you know, Dwarf Gouramis and Mollies are -not- good tank mates for a betta. Sadly, there are quite a few web sites out there that give misinformation about bettas, and compatible tank mates.

Bubble wands do not go under the gravel, but rather are stuck to a side (usually the back) of the aquarium using suction cups (did the kit includes these? if not most pet stores sell them separately). Once you have purchased an air pump (Rena makes some pretty quiet ones), simply stick the...

I have a five gallon tank, and it still needs to have the gravel cleaned. It's a part of typical tank maintenance. If your larger gravel vac is too big, you could always pick up a cheap smaller one for probably $10 or less. I have heard of people using a simple turkey baster for cleaning, but...

2-3 goldfish are not okay for a 10gal aquarium. Goldfish are waste (ammonia) producing machines, and a ten gallon tank can't possibly handle the bio load of three of them very well at all. Believe me, when I was kid (before I knew any better) I had three Orandas (the goldfish with "bubbles" all...

Some of us keep our tanks cool by placing a fan near by, and allowing the cool air to blow over the tops of the aquariums.

Sounds like it could have been Columnaris/Flex (which is not fungal, but bacterial even though is sometimes goes by the name "mouth fungus"), which can kill in as little as 24 hours. The sooner you can treat Flex the better the chances the fish will pull through are. Best of luck with your...

I believe there is a cooler water version of Anacharis (used in ponds) that does flower, however, I don't think it's the kind usually sold for warm water aquariums.

Hmm, I have both an Eclipse Three, and an Eclipse Hex 5, and I haven't noticed either of the motors getting too warm. However, while I have C/A, both my tanks hover around 80-82 during the day time the summer months. I would tend to think it's just the heat of summer, and not the motors (they...

Thanks. I'll call a few pool supply places in the area, and see if any of them sell marine resin/polyurethane.

DI or RO water lacks minerals and electrolytes that fish need to remain healthy. It's best to use tap water, and a water conditioner such as Prime (I highly recommend this product). You can use DI or RO water for top offs (replacing water that evaporates from the aquarium) in the tank during the...

Bettas and goldfish are not compatible due to the different water temperatures that they require. What type of goldfish do you have anyway? The general rule of thumb is one goldfish for every ten gallons, however, depending on the kind of goldfish you have, you might even require more room than...

Alright. I plan to pick up some Polyurethane, instead of using the Polycrylic Protective Finish since I am not certain if it can be used in place of regular ole' Polyurethane varnish. After I allow the stalks dry for 24 hours, would you recommend that I then let them sit in non-tank water...

I have been told that I can coat fake bamboo stalks with a clear polyurethane varnish (to keep the rubbery stalks from pealing once submerged in the water), then place the stalks in my aquarium (after allowing the stalks to dry for 24 hours) without it harming my fish, and I am wondering, this...

It's good to know my Java Fern is doing okay, the tiny brown spots really had me wondering there for a bit. Thanks for the feedback.