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Sounds like the best idea in this case.

That's a classic!:D I have had good response from adding my SD's.....they are pretty quick and agile (though they don't look it!) and are able to get out of the way when lunged at by my Blackbelt. They also work well as a team and have "learned" how to pick up food off the floor from the...

I run it under tap water and rinse off as much as possible that way then fill up a large container with 1 part bleach to 4 parts water and soak it for 24 hours. Next day rinse it real good, refill the container with clean water and some extra dechlorinator and soak another day (probably not...

I have 4 Silver Dollars around 2" length each. They each are slightly different size, though. This question is regarding the second largest SD is getting pretty aggressive with the others, especially the largest one. They have been circling each other frequently today and "vibrating" or...

I think you can pull it off in a 33 gallon. Be extra clean and change 50% weekly if possible. If you can get yours to eat some veggies, but mine wouldn't touch any veggies after he got to 6". They commonly get picky about their eating and hide more often when they become young adults (around...

Dwarfs: Apistogramma cacatuoides (many variations) African: Cyphotilapia frontosa (Frontosa) CA: Veija Maculicauda (Blackbelt) SA: Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Discus) NA: Herichthys cyanoguttatus (Texas)

So the Arcilite is called "Clay Soil Conditioner" from Walmart? I want to make sure I'm looking for the right stuff! I have bought the wrong stuff (ferts) in the past and I'm still recovering!:o I looked at Lowes today and only saw the "Aquatic Soil" by Schultz. Where else would I look for...

I have Ghost shrimp with my Betta and they have done well with him and my last Betta (died of old age:( ) I still have 4 (at least) from my initial 6 I added about 3 months ago. I may have syphoned one of them out!:eek: They have always been great scavengers in my tanks and they are...

Great idea!

I'd put two full foam blocks in each AC and just remove one as needed for any carbon.

I think I can rate these two filters fairly well because I have both an Emperor 400 and a Magnum 250 Pro on my 55 gallon tank! I have found them both to be excellent filters. For your situation I'd suggest the Mag 400, not because it's better, but because it will do the job you need better, IMO...

If I remember correctly Somefinn, you have been getting scared about using DIY for a while now, right? Well, it looks like your fears almost came true. Maybe you are pushing how much you are adding to your container. I'm sorry about your troubles. I use DIY myself (only for about 2 months)...

I keep hearing about Schultz, but everyone has mentioned Turface, MVP, etc. I went to Lowes and looked around and only found small bags of Profile (from Shultz, I believe). Anyone use this stuff? Is it also known to be very light weight? Supposedly NASA has approved it.....like that means...

Are you saying that your grandmother has smooth complexion? Does she use Oil of Olay? ........LOL.....JK!

If you are set on that five gallon, I'd either go with ONLY 4 or 5 corys (tops), or go with 2 or 3 mid-top level swimmers and 4 or 5 Ghost Shrimp. Personally I think a 5 Gallon full of nothing but Shrimp would be quite interesting enough! Just fill it with some decorations and you should be able...

One interesting thing I noticed was that it lists male Bettas as sensitive to well water. Well water is described by them as being any tap water not from Michigan (column Q) If I am getting the colums straight and understanding what they are saying......I disagree! I have seem Bettas kept in...

Man, I figure the average pool must be around 50,000 gallons or more. Can you imagine!!:eek: While we are dreaming. You could do an indoor pool, say 50,000 gallons, surrounded by a greenhouse! Glasstop roof and plenty of additional light so you can control the light cycle. Huge U/V to keep...

I tend to agree with most of this. I would love to support my LFS more than I do (or can afford to do), but it's just not practical when you live on any kind of budget. I have three general choices open to me with most fish related purchases. I can go to my LFS(s), go to PetSmart, or order...

What reaction did you observe? Did you raise or lower the temp? Tell us what happened......

First thing I would do is check the water at the LFS for yourself! If you want you can get them to check it right in front of you, but don't just take their word for the pH of their water! I have found each of my stores around here to be WRONG when they quote water chemistry to me. I'm not...