Hey guys, I got a new fish yesterday, and immediately named him like I did with all my other, and then thought: Am I weird for naming my fish?...
@shihr would be able to clarify, but as far as I know, if it fizzes, it's unsafe for aquarium use. Silica (silicon dioxide) is most commonly found...
I'll send you those plans for a nitrate reactor so you can just turn it up when you add fish ;-)
Aaah, damn... Sorry to hear man! Good luck with the recovery! Now I'll be EXTRA careful when adding new fish to my tank...
With rocks you'll firstly chuck some vinegar onto it. If it doesn't fizz, THEN you can boil it in salt water for a while. But if its silica based,...
I bought the wood from a LPS, but I found it in the reptile section and the assistant warned that it might not be suitable for aquarium use. I...
Thanks man! Got those rocks from a hill on a family farm near Bronkhorstspruit. I want to go back and see if I can get some bigger ones...
The wood has been temporarily removed pending investigation into the death of 4 of my fish, as the disease stopped as soon as I removed it. The...
PS these pictures were taken with my cellphone so excuse the noise...
UPDATE: Complete Clarity Hey guys, It's been a while since my last tank update, and a few things has changed, the biggest of which is my new...
Ahaa, common misconception. Anaerobic merely refers to the absence of oxygen, and not water flow. Flowing water can still be oxygen free as long...
It can easily be made. The only issue is drilling a hole through your tank. That requires a steady hand a special drill... Almost forgot! Have a...
I know that feeling all too well. I've had my tank for 3 months now, and lost about R 800.00 worth of fish, including my prized Fire Eel of whom I...
Hi, Yes, a 2ft will work fine if you design it efficiently. Don't make any hasty moves, and never attempt to build a sump without planning it...
See? Hardly a member for an hour an already some good advice popping up! Welcome!
Remember that anaerobic bacteria is also beneficial to a filter, and cannot survive in oxygen rich environments. You would as such ultimately have...
Prof, coming back to your sump design you generously provided, is it safe to say that this process can be repeated to increase filtration? It's...
Baby Dolphins. Google it and have a look...
Well, at 10 bucks it was worth it to me... Their little PB stickers now reside on my medical aid card!
Just use this. Problem solved. http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Clarity.html
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