Reinforce it. To test if it has been reinforced properly, put in the full volume of water. And then wait a while, a few weeks, to see if it...
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How's your lighting? And could you give water parameters? You say the water should be hard and alkaline, but is it? A test might show otherwise,...
I put a rim of silicone along on the inside, before the drops can reach the edge. Allows it to drip inside the tank. Having glass sliders is a...
I would err on the side of caution here. I'm looking through the regulatory lists, and like you I can't see anything damning about them. However...
If I'm unsure about a substrate (I've had some pretty questionable sources), I generally give it a very thorough wash, to remove the finer debris,...
We had to do an insect collection in our second year. Was honestly so much fun, and it's amazing how much is actually living around you when you...
You could try buffer the tank, using either shells, crushed coral, etc., to counteract the effects of the driftwood. See if that works. I don't...
I'm not a plant guy, but vallis is really 50/50 when it comes to coldwater. Probably depends on the species you're working with. I had a batch a...
I'll fight back :tt2:
On that note in the use of nets and clown loaches, watch out for the spines under the eyes. Not only can this hurt the handler in the process of...
I really appreciate the colours on that Oscar. Dunno why, but it's just appealing to me. Good luck with the new baby.
In either case it might be more useful to ask other members for either a water conditioner to borrow, rather than the actual water. Just thinking...
@MadHatter do you have any activated carbon lying around? Can also be useful in a pinch. You'll need a bit of it (if there is chloramine, it'll...
Remove them from the equipment, and throw them in hot/boiled water. Makes them good as new, for a bit. Mine stay stuck again for a good while...
@Reedfish I didn't dive too deep in, but I have worked with a few marine setups, my own and others. Going from salt to fresh is definitely...
Where are you based? I got mine at Builder's Express, and I'm in Durban.
If given incorrect care, fish will be more susceptible to disease, no matter their origin or antibiotic use.
Judging from the angle of the tail, it looks like the shape is derived from the spine being formed like that (as opposed to the humps being formed...
Depending on the type/brand you get, it's also prone to scratches, abrasion, and maybe even discolouring. These can be fixed, however, if allowed...
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