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Time to watch fish and beer! :beer:

Soritan, did your AquaClear 20 come with a free sample of a BioMax insert? If not, I think it might be worth checking out since it helps the biological filtration. I keep them in all of my filters. :)

I responded. Ethos, have you found any "tricks" to see your clown more often. The only way I get to see mine is when I feed it and then hide around the corner. :ninja:

Me too!!! ;)

I've been using Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Ammo-Lock 2 for years but I'm looking to switch. After reading this FAQ topic (subtopic - The LFS sold me a product that locks away ammonia. Can I use that to save my fish?), I see some disadvantages of using something that "locks" ammonia. I've...

From what I hear your penguin biowheel filter is an excellent choice. I have AquaClear filters on all of my tanks and I am very happy with them.

I think you need a Cone of Silence from Get Smart for the noise. :D I don't think many of the younger forum members would have seen this on TV. :P Edit: added text

Hi Hardcore Aquatics and welcome to the Forum from a Michigan neighbor.

If the smell goes aways it is probably OK but I would still find it hard to have 100% confidence in it, especially at night when I'm sleeping. :zz Electrical appliance + burning smell + house = bad :oh:

A couple months ago I paid $15 for 6 in the Detroit area.

I'm curious why your father doesn't believe in water changes. Can't water "look" clear and still be out of wack? :dunno: That being said, the only way to know for sure is to test the water. :)

I don't know if my sniffer is oversensitive, but on some days my city tap water seems to have a slight chlorine (chloramine?) odor to it. Am I crazy? :S Edit: spelling

I think I paid $8 for my 2.5" clown last year in the Detroit area. I'm sure as you know Teelie, they need a piece of wood, don't eat algae and are a very shy fish. :unsure:

I chose Hikari since that is what they are currently eating but my fish dig any kind of flake I give them.

I always use tank water on my plants. Since I don't have a thumb, I need all the help I can get.

I used to feed my fish TetraMin Pro untill I received a free sample of Hikari Flake - Tropical a while back.

Nice one mr miagi32. :lol: Did you make it?

Can you show pictures that are a bit larger? :snap:

I think it's an OK deal. A new 29 gallon acrylic (with cheap light) goes for $180 on sale and wood stands are pricy as well. I've had a 35 gallon for 14 years and it still looks great. The only thing that can be an occasional pain is cleaning and adding larger items in the tank since the...

I find these ethical questions interesting. I followed a simular qustion on a digital camera forum and it received a huge amount of responses. I was guessing that you would tell them since you had enough interest in posting a topic. We all have different ways of looking at things but for me...

I dig the eye of the oscar. It looks like a jewel stuck to the canvas. Thanks all for the posts and pictures. Most people I know that have fish are also the artsy-fartsy types. :-

Here is what I have. Hikari - Micro Pellets - Sinking Carivore Pellets - Sinking Wafers - Algae Waffers - Tropical Flakes - Freeze Dried Daphnia - Betta Bio-Gold Wardley - Shrimp Pellets San Francisco Bay Brand - Frozen Bloodworms - Frozen Brine Shrimp - Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp Various...

I have a wood carving of a salmon and a glass figure of a fish. If you don't have anything, is there something you would like to own? Edit: added question & picture

Some day I would like a pair of Microgeophagus ramirezi (blue ram).

Great suggestion with the spare heater. How about a battery powered air pump and if you like gadgets, a digital thermometer?

I remember seeing at my LFS a collection of colored plastic tubes that the fluorescent light would slide in to. It was a very simple concept but I think they were charging way too much for them. I don't remember who made them and haven't seen the display for quite a few years.

I typically do my water changes/vacs once a week athough sometimes it almost extends to once a fortnight. I have to admit I had heard of the word fortnight but didn't know what it meant until I looked it up in Wikipedia. :blush:

I'm with nicklfire in suggesting a black background. A black background (and substrate) allows everything else to pop by not fighting for attention.

I use glass cleaner like others. I just make sure that I spray it on the towel instead of directly on the glass.

How about dwarf cichlids? I think they stay mostly at the bottom. |:fish:|

From what I know, tannins are not toxic. :no:

I would like the Baensch Aquarium Atlas - Photo Index 1-5.

A thermometer is a good addition. :nod:

Lava rock from LFS's that I'm familiar with is relatively light compared to other rocks but it definately sinks. It is also inert (like slate) and should not change your water chemistry. I used to have a collection of it in my tank but recently switched over to mopani wood.

Dear :santa: , My wish is simple. All I want is a magic elf that permanently changes 25% of my water in all three of my tanks every week. ...oh I almost forgot. I would like a Mini Cooper S as well. Thank you, Gazoo P.S. I will have milk and Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Snacks next to the...

I live in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan (Motown). As Cal knows, you gotta love being able to hold up a hand and point to where you live in the state.

It's my untouched picture using a rubber hand from Halloween. :snap:

Speaking of songs, who remembers this post a while back about Jethro the pleco? The Plec Song

???? I have six newer cardinals and have found that two of the smaller less aggressive ones aren't eating as much but from what I know your conditions sound good. Have you tried frozen or live brine shrimp?

Don't keep your back turned for too long. :unsure: