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  Why are you assuming I don't know these things?  I have taken all this into account and have been doing this for years and years. Your response has deviated from my question by quite a degree.  

Thanks that was what I was thinking.  And I am not sure what I will be doing with it just want to figure it out.  I just can't see a suction device being all that consistent from one time to another but it's worth a shot.  

I am not spending money on this.  I know all too well about the products sold today that claim they do this.  I think it was call "Biro Spira" that had a good one where it was kept refrigerated to keep the bacteria alive for longer periods of time.  And why am I curious?  Because I might want to...

Has anyone thought about colonizing a lot of Autotrophic Bacteria and then tried any means to capture/collect them?  I know there was a product years back that sold us these bacteria and want to figure out how they collected the bacteria?  Any thoughts?

Well, looks like all is good.  Processing 5 ppm of ammonia and nitrite down to 0 ppm within 24 hours.  Going to do this for a week then 90% W/C and add fish.  I tested the ammonia again and it did not go blue so not sure if my test tubes were contaminated or what?  Might just grab some new...

Hmm... I am puzzled.  Kind of stuck on what to do.  There are a few things I am going to try out.  Thanks for all the replies.

 Maybe since the ammonia is escaping, as you suggested, there are other chemicals left behind which become more relevant with the lower level of ammonia?   

Okay maybe it was 9.5% not sure cause I don't have the bottle here.     I thought the same thing about the tank being contaminated so I put water in another, clean, container and added some ammonia.  Then I tested it and it went straight to blue.     I have never had this issue before.    ...

I don't have the ammonia bottle next to me right now.  All I remember is it is the ACE Janitorial Strength Ammonia.  

Okay so I have done countless fishless cycles with 100% success.  I have been out of the "fish" game for years due to college and moving a lot.  Some of you may remember me and some may not.     So I added up to 5 ppm ammonia using 10% diluted ammonia to start the cycle.  I then tested the...

The poo will actually be seen easier with black sand. But black is, by far, my favorite substrate.

Hello bmonki! You are very right, your Cories will LOVE sand! Cories are bottom feeders so they love sifting the sand through their gills. The sand I use (Super cheap!) is call "Play Sand". You can pick this sand up at your local hardware store. If you are in the U.S. the places that carry...

Thanks! :)

Haven't been on here in sometime! A lot as been going on in the fishy world lol. Lots of breading of kribs haha.

There are many different reasons why the other tank could be slower. Just because you put half of the media in one and half in the other does not mean you got half of the bacteria. Also depends on water flow, water temp, amount of Ammonia added, as too much (8+ ppm) will cause problems, and so...

There is really no need for carbon, especially if you have a fully matured tank. Replace it with bio-media and you will be just fine. Plus Carbon only works for so long until it needs to be changed out. Filter floss is alright as well, but might get dirtier quicker with a canister since all...

The DP is now moved to a 10 gallon tank. He is doing much better now! :) -FHM

Thanks for all the input. The snails are around the size of his eye. The reasons for his actions are due to an unexpected increase in ammonia and nitrite up to 1.0 ppm. A near 100% water change was done to lower those levels. Lets hope this little guy perks back up!? Thanks again fro all...

Okay, lol. Thank s for the clarification. -FHM

The drip method will be fine. Don't subject them to bright light right away, that can be very stressful for them. Al the best. -FHM

You most likely maxed out the pH test, so I would say the high range pH reading is the one you want to rely on. -FHM

Thank you for the replies!!!! There is one rock in the tank and one fake plant. I have more plants so I can put more of them in there. And yes, I have some frozen blood worms I feed my Cichilds so I will just use that. I would like to get a feeder cone. Have you guys had any luck with...

Sorry for all the posts... The ugf uses an aerator, and this aerator is really loud for some reason and makes a lot of noise within the tank. Would this cause any negative impact on the dp? -FHM

Still no signs of improvement. I don't think this little guy is going to make it? :( Anyone have any ideas? -FHM

tank size 2.5 gallons Ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 20, ph ? This puffer has been in the tank for a couple days now and all he does is just kinda "chill" around. Does not eat, does not swim that much and I don't know what it could be? Tank temp is right around 78 degrees F. Substrate is...

Anyone? :unsure: -FHM

Okay, thanks. So, when you mean as required do you mean add salt when setting up the tank or no? Just run the tank completey freshwater without any addition of salt? -FHM

Very nice write-up! So, do not add salt to the tank, then? Thanks!!!! -FHM

Has a lot of Kirbs!

When you mean "stable" living conditions, are you referring to ammonia and nitrite? Because I have had smaller tanks with perfect water conditions where the ammonia and nitrite levels are 0 ppm. So, there is no need at all to add salt to a dp tank? Why is that advertised then? lol these...

Me and my girl friend jsut got a dp the other day, 4 days ago, and well, it passed on today. :( Salt I used was "aquarium salt" is this any good? I added 1 tablespoon per 5 US gallons of water. Is this good or do I need to purchase a hyrdometer? Tank was not 100% cycled. Added mature filter...

Thanks guys. I just got a 20 long yesterday for my krib fry and I now regret selling my whole 29 gallon setup as I could of used the hood from that, lol. Thanks again! -FHM

Nevermind I found it, lol. The width and length are the same for both a 20 long and 29. Thanks -FHM

I am just wondering if a 29 gallon hood will fit on a 20 gallon long tank? Thanks! -FHM

Did you re-check the ammonia level and see if it went down at all? -FHM

In a fish-in cycle, I a sure you that the fish are going to be WAY less stressed by water changes then high levels of ammonia/nitrite. -FHM

You're welcome. Here, read this: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=224306 -FHM

I have had good luck with lace catfish. They stay under 5 inches. -FHM

It seems to me that maybe not the fish killed each other, but the high nitrites present in the tank. What test kit are you using to get these readings? Any reading in ammonia and/or nitrite above .25 ppm will cause permanent damage to the fish, and if a fish is exposed to those high levels...

Just one question: Is your tank cycled? If so, what are the current ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH readings? -FHM