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I also got that recommendation from Ian Fuller regarding the tabs. A site I am also a member of. But, the recommendation is not in the US so-- I feed NLS food exclusively. It is an excellent prepared food. I feed three types of pellets and NLS Flake ( which they love as well) as a staple. I...

I would say that the best place to buy fish and plants are at your local Aquarium society. If you live in a small town where meetings are not held, look to a bigger town close by that holds monthly Aquatic society meetings and auctions. You will get healthy home-bred fish at sometimes up to 1/2...

Yes, barring the fish can handle lower KH and pH around 6.5 ish-- aquaspoil is entirely safe for fish. A big HOWEVER is that you must wait for leaching to stop. \ Shrimp are some of the most sensitive creatures we can put in our aquariums. Of my 4 shrimp aquariums, only 1 has inert soil- the...

In 30 years of fish-keeping I have never seen this. Fish have a preference for substrate color? Ill tell that to my wild discus and wild eartheaters who are on white ( now slightly tan) sand. This color is all wrong for you- lol!

An active substrate, such as ADA aquasoil or Controsoil, for example, is fine for fish that can take a lower pH and KH. However, you must properly "age" the tank prior to adding fish. It takes a commitment. When I start a tank with aquasoil ( which is bar none the best substrate to use for...

No fish- just shrimp.

Shrimp In! Well some of them-- have more coming. But, a video of the Royal Blue (OE) Tigers and Yellow Neocaridina

Thanks, you have reiterated your opinion again as expected. Nothing new here. Im bored. (sigh) Carry on...

He does. He believes his knowledge and his belief system is the end and the beginning to all discussions. This guy would NEVER admit to be wrong in the face of any counter to his belief system. If you look at what he writes, it is a healthy dose of rigid opinion, a spattering of science, and a...

So, basically, it is your understanding that all substances outside of water and de-chloriantor ( I dont know, you may argue that's detrimental as well) added to the aquarium are harmful to fish. This is the "basic fish pathology" you are going on about? Um, okay. This sounds to me more like a...

So, your argument is-- what? All fertilizer is detrimental to fish no matter what level of content? Or, aquatic fertilizers are fine but terrestrial fertilizers aren't. Your objective is getting fuzzier and fuzzier as we go on. Um- no one claiming to be an expert? No? Are you sure? You dis my...

Could you invite those scientific folks you know and rub elbows with to the forum so we can have a discussion?

I have seen alot of self-proclaimed "experts" like you over the years on fish forums. Same "MO"--- you could connect the dots with your predictability. You claim that your "theories" are based on some basic premises of science that others who question you just dont have a handle on in the same...

Oh brother. Another "because I said so response." Really, science is more rigorous than this...

What evidence do you have for your claims? Again, lots of wagging the finger at others for "risking their fish" by using fertilizers, but no evidence to base these factoids on. Please, lets take it down a notch. Sure, if you do not do proper study/research on what you put into your aquarium...

There are plenty of people who successfully use DIY fertilizer (with Osmocote, for example) without getting uncontrollable algae. I would advise looking at some forums that strictly deal in planted aquariums to get insight in how this can successfully be done.

I am very particular about the aesthetics of the substrate I use and am willing to put more money here and sacrifice in other areas when setting up an aquarium. When it comes to sand I use Caribsea. A consistently excellent product that allows me many different options to make my aquascape look...

For sustained growth, plants need fertilizer: nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium along with some micro-nutrients. In some situations, aquariums with higher bio-loads of fish supply adequate nitrogen and fish food ( containing phosphorous) are all that are needed to grow easy plants like java...

Happy Halloween!

Will you be using any fertilizer in water column or substrate ( as in fertilizer tabs)? With zero nitrates, you will not be able to grow much of anything long-term. What kind of lighting do you use? For what duration?

I ended up rescaping this tank becuase I just couldnt see into it to view my shrimp with this large driftwood stump in here. Plants are still young and have a lot of growing to do, but so far Im much happier with this set-up--- can actually see my shrimp! Rock is Manden stone: Not the best...

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Get New Life Spectrum-- its a far superior food. http://nlsfishfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nutrition-Article.pdf

Your using high heat and medication? Im surprised that any of your fish are still alive. What fish do you have that 86 degrees are their comfort zone?

Whether heat is the "best" and "safest" treatment for all fish when have Ich in all cases in the aquarium is debatable. ( Yes, im well aware that I will be told "the scientific community" endorses such measures in all cases, but... lets see that documentation). Ive done a lot of reading myself...

Thank you! This fish is wild, so no interbreeding here.

How exciting-- thanks everyone!! This guy started out as light blue as the tips of fins, but slowly started taking on a greenish cast as well. It is a very unusual Pleco because of the changes that it makes in coloration.

That is a real concern. Fish will harass shrimp and injure them as well. If your tank is heavily planted and provides cover with rock, wood, etc... then adding shrimp would be fine. If not, I would not add shrimp until you provide adequate cover for them.

The Python-- best invention ever and worth every penny. Makes having 7 aquariums ( 1 of which is a 180 gallons) possible ;) While you are actively cleaning gravel or starting a suction you use water from faucet, but once done vacuuming or geting a suction to drain tank, then can turn off water...

Tillandsias, bromeliads, and anthurriums.

Amazed you had a good experience with AZ Gardens-- they are notorious among those who routinely order fish as a business to steer clear of. I have seen so many issues over the years online with this company-- they have an F with the BBB.

Lol! This is rich. “ I do not judge you for the decisions you make on purchasing your fish online , but” .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

You take from another post to make a case against another? Lol. Okay, let me elaborate on that. I can see that you would use that for context on what was meant in the later post. But, fact is, the post I referred to is “ full” of judgement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The science makes sense. Fish physiology and fertilizer exposure and such. Education is good and that's appreciated. However, I detect some ethical judgement here regarding those who choose to use liquid fertilizer in the presence of fish. That is, actually, not scientifically motivated. Might...

I use New Life Spectrum exclusively. They make an exceptional line of foods. For low-tech, you might try an all-in-one fertilizer like NilocG ThriveC or UNS. Here is a link to both: http://nilocg.com/ThriveC/ https://aquaticsbynature.com/product/uns-all-in-one-aquatic-plant-fertilizer/

Hard to say what it is because of the blue lighting on tank. Can you use a more daylight setting or even just ambient light and take photo?

For the last 10+ years Ive ordered my fish exclusively from reputable online vendors. But, different vendors for different things. Like my discus, for instance, I order from 2 different vendors who specialize in discus. My South American cichlids I order from a vendor that specializes in...

Looks like a beautiful Panaqolus maccus (The Clown Pleco). Here is a bit on this species: https://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=734