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Just the HOB, shrimp have a very small bioload. The filter will be more than enough. I would just recommend that you let the tank cycle first and let it run for at least a month so you can get a good growth of algae in the tank as that is the best food for the shrimp. Of course if you add leaf...

How's he doing?

Tropica, UNS contrasoil or Fluval stratum are good choices for substrates as they won't leach ammonia like the ADA. Is the tank in a general room or your bedroom. I ask because an air pump for a sponge filter can get loud and can impede your sleep. You can always add a small hang on back...

Finishing breakfast and deciding what to do next...so many options (none of which I really want to do).

Definitely.

Nutrients are nutrients, no matter the form...lol. I'm sure it's not going to spit out the mush because it's not in bug form:lol:

You should be fine, just match the current water parameters ( pH, hardness, approx temp).

Unfortunately the RODI does not remove chloramine unless you buy a specific addition or special membrane that will remove the chloramine. This is why I also add water conditioner to the water.

Unfortunately bettas at Big chain stores don't get water changes, it's easier to write them off as a loss. They sit in the same water until they're sold or they die. They just don't have the employee time to care for the bettas individually as they can have up to 20 betas at a time and doing...

Have you seen one of these guys move when it gets a scent of a delicious snail in the tank? They are by no means no slow, lol.

You can see if you can find some Glass markers and draw on his tank. It could be visual enrichment for him, just change the drawings on occasion. When we had pea puffers we used to do that as puffers are highly intelligent and can get bored easily in their tanks. Holiday window clings would work...

Thrive makes a fertilizer that's safe for inverts and the Seachem Flourish fertilizer has a extremely low dose of copper that is also safe for inverts. It's the liquid Flourish, I'm not 100% sure about their fertilizer tabs. I have used both and they are very good fertilizer. BTW snails are...

As explained it would be to hold a photoperiod for the plants. If you are not using it or don't need it to control a photo then you don't need a timer. There is no rule that says that you have to have a timer if you have a light on your tank. It's just a personal preference to make it a little...

I agree, with higher alkalinity the neocardina are the best choice. However if you're interested in getting a RODI system for your water you can keep soft water shrimp like Bee or tiger shrimp, you will just have to filter the water to keep it soft when you do any water changes. Many fish...

Fish was probably just sitting in very poor water conditions if you give it clean water it should recover. I would not medicate anything right now as there's no obvious signs of any illness. You can add some almond leaves to the water or any other dried leaves, it will help the fish, but clean...

Unfortunately our tanks are not natural water systems. The availability of nutrients in natural waters is much different than what is in your tank. By limiting the light you also limit the growth of detrimental algae. A recommended photo period for most plants is anywhere from 6:00 to 8 hours...

Is the water from your tap different than the water that's in your tank? If it is then I guess you can do a water change that way, however you don't usually do a gradual water change over days but a single water change usually on a weekly basis. When you are changing the water you remove at...

Funny enough you can feed it fish food like flakes or fine crushed pellets. Just mix it with a little water and apply it to the plant or the pitcher.

Are you getting the pangio kuhlii? What other stocking are you thinking for the 40 breeder? If you are doing only p. kuhlii then you could easily add 20 to the tank, they're very small and have a minimal biolo load. These are very social loaches and you're going to see the best activity out of...

Wow Tom, this looks amazing!

Thanks Matt. It was something, that's for sure. Hope you are doing well. Just got done straightening, sweeping, vacuuming, and washing the floor in the basement. Also moved a bit of stuff around so the gas co. Has better access to the indoor meter. Now I am nursing a cold brew coffee and have...

Won't be able to completely empty the tank until this weekend as it will take 2 and work won't allow until then. We are also interested in seeing where it failed.

About 5 years ago maybe even six my sister swapped a glass 75 gallon for a approximately 75 gallon acrylic tank. Both tanks were used and both parties were happy with the exchange. Upon bringing the tank home we did notice that the top was bowed a little bit but everything else seems...

So another little update, and I think this is going to be the last changes to the tank. I did get the power head to work as a DIY reverse under-gravel filter. However it, along with the Cascade 400 internal filter left the tank super cramped or a bit too full of equipment. I didn't like it...

White vinegar is very good to use when disinfecting tanks because it does kill bacteria. It will also clean hard water stains. You can also use a Mr clean sponge; the original version doesn't have any cleaners in it, for any stubborn spots on the glass like dried on algae or any stubborn hard...

Could be the guppies or the angel fin nipping. Pearls are pretty docile, also they seem to be experiencing a bit of inbreeding as I have noticed shorter lifespans and more health issues on the last few years from about 10 years ago.

Soooo...a little update on the 6 gallon. It is no more, but all has been upgraded to a 10 gallon. Upon moving everything I lost a bit of macro algae, and the porcelain crab is MIA. I am hoping s/he was tucked into some live rock, but it's been a couple days and s/he's still MIA. I did a bit...

So I had placed an order with a online vendor of macroalge and got my delivery Saturday (thankfully, as FexEx was trying to delay delivery due to a snowstorm in TN). I ordered Feather Caulerpa Mexicana (5 as I thought Sis wanted some for her tank, but she decided no after the fact) Shaving...