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  1. RobRocksFishTank

    Questions About My New Fish.

    I forgot about the introduction being possibly being difficult. Ideally, you should get one that is of comparable size and showing the orange coloration. He is relatively young. So, as long as you rearrange your tank it should go smoothly. Float the bag for an extended period to get him used to...
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    Questions About My New Fish.

    He is definitely recovering. I wouldn't try to treat it any more. A full recovery is definitely possible but not guaranteed. He would be really happy if you got him a female. They will more than likely breed and it is a fascinating process to watch. Don't expect to get much for the fry because...
  3. RobRocksFishTank

    White Fluff On Plant

    Actually, just about any camera would probably get more detail. From the info available, my best guess is an errant piece of filter floss.
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    White Fluff On Plant

    I cannot make out any details to even hazard a guess. Can you get some good stills of it?
  5. RobRocksFishTank

    Cycling A Moved Tank?

    If the tank had fish in it, my guess is you are probably good to go. Check your water parameters and if ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are all 0 before adding any fish just to make sure. You should also make sure that your water conditions are correct for the fish that you would like to put in...
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    No Fish Ammonia Cycle Insane

      Nope, the issue here is too much ammonia.   We were talking about the instructions on this website. The ones with links to a calculator. But that's not going to help at this point.   The temperature in the instructions. That is what we were talking about.
  7. RobRocksFishTank

    Starving Mollies?

    What are your water parameters? It is very important to establish that the environment is okay before making any suggestions.
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    No Fish Ammonia Cycle Insane

    The links are fine but that is not the issue here. You need to get it down to an appropriate level. I did the same thing when I did my first fishless cycle.   Oh yeah, bring the temperature up.
  9. RobRocksFishTank

    New Fish = Old Guppy's Death

    Please see this thread: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/422952-start-here-with-your-emergency/
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    No Fish Ammonia Cycle Insane

    It sounds like you started with too much ammonia. Do a significant water change to get the level readable and then follow the directions found here for doing a fishless cycle.
  11. RobRocksFishTank

    Aquanano 40 Heater Advice

    Absolutely, the temperature of the replacement water should be the same as the water in the tank. Changes in temperature for environmental reasons like breeding should be done slowly. Sudden drops in temperature can cause a variety of problems like an ich outbreak.
  12. RobRocksFishTank

    Cost And Time Short-Cuts For Fish

    So, misinformation is better than no information. Quite the opposite, really.
  13. RobRocksFishTank

    New 75 Gallon! Need Some Ideas

    Even though you have made a decision, I'm going to add a few things about Africans.   I don't know where you got the information about Africans being boring. They are far from it. The colors alone put SAs to shame. You also find all the typical cichlid behaviors and some not so typical...
  14. RobRocksFishTank

    Things I Can Put In My Tank?

    That's the problem with generalities. Generally, they are usually wrong.
  15. RobRocksFishTank

    Cost And Time Short-Cuts For Fish

    "Lots of bleach" can mean different things to different people. Bleach is dangerous and needs to be handled carefully when associated with fish. It has to be plain bleach and should be used in as small a quantity as possible. Maybe you should quantify your statement with an actual amount per...
  16. RobRocksFishTank

    Cost And Time Short-Cuts For Fish

    There is a recent thread about driftwood. I'll see if I can dig it up.   This isn't the one I was thinking of, but it has some good info.   http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/435082-beach-driftwood/?hl=%2Bpressure+%2Bwasher#entry3689089
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    Cost And Time Short-Cuts For Fish

      I would be careful with bleach. Wood is porous and will absorb the bleach. Even with additional soaking it can take a long time to leach back out. I've heard some horror stories that were the result of overdoing bleach. Better safe than sorry has been my approach.
  18. RobRocksFishTank

    Where Do You Get Your Supplies?

    I've had good luck with sales at PetCo and PetSmart. Harder to find items were gotten on Amazon. I got PFS at a local pool store, cheap.
  19. RobRocksFishTank

    What Is This Fish?

    That's a sound plan. I've always like gold barbs.
  20. RobRocksFishTank

    What Is This Fish?

    Gold Barb was my first thought but I thought I saw something else. A quick search pretty much verifies that it is a Gold Barb.
  21. RobRocksFishTank

    What Is This Fish?

    Some type of Rasbora?
  22. RobRocksFishTank

    Tetra From Lfs: Fin And Tail Problems

    That sounds better. 
  23. RobRocksFishTank

    White Patches On Sailfin Molly - Erratic Behavior

    Sorry, need to start with water conditions.
  24. RobRocksFishTank

    Tetra From Lfs: Fin And Tail Problems

      You certainly didn't get the advice to continue treating or use Melafix, here.
  25. RobRocksFishTank

    Lights

    I would let them turn on and off as usual.
  26. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

      I have to apologize to Alasse, profusely. I totally glanced over this part of TTA's post. He called you out without just cause.
  27. RobRocksFishTank

    Can I Use This Driftwood!?!?!?

    Ooo, another use for my pressure washer. Ar, ar, ar.
  28. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

    Further thought tells me that TTA's post, despite quoting you, was a well researched warning to anyone considering this "technology". I highly doubt it was aimed at you as an individual. If it was, well, then I'd rather not know. He's a good man that helps out a lot of people here and your...
  29. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

      Sorry missed that...   I can't say I wouldn't have responded the same. Double negative is deliberate this time.
  30. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

      I don't think so. He said a lot in that post but never mentioned your name. I saw the major flaw in that filter from the manufacturer's description. TTA gave a very detailed analysis of the functionality of that filter. He will do that no matter who is asking about such things. Again, I see...
  31. RobRocksFishTank

    Good Led's For 5 X 2 X 2 Tank For Tropical With Plants (In Hood)

    I am so interested to find an LED equivalent to some of the better color enhancing fluorescent bulbs. I'm sure it's possible with the expensive packaged lighting that has adjustable color temperature. I'd love to find an affordable LED fixture, packaged or OOTB that does a decent job at color...
  32. RobRocksFishTank

    Can I Use This Driftwood!?!?!?

    I've always been way too cautious with wood because of its absorbent ability. Thanks for sharing your experience about dead wood in a forest. I need some and don't want to pay LFS prices for a limited selection. It's time for a hike, which I haven't done in a long time.
  33. RobRocksFishTank

    Cleaning A Fully Planted Tank

    A well planted tank can actually require much less of that type of cleaning. Debris can actually enrich that type of environment to the point that the substrate maintains itself. Water changes are just that. No vacuuming required.
  34. RobRocksFishTank

    Tetra From Lfs: Fin And Tail Problems

    If there is no deterioration, I wouldn't treat. You should eventually see improvement. It may get lost with you watching for deterioration. Improvement may be slow to start but a lack of it does not indicate a problem.
  35. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

    I inadvertently created a double negative in my second sentence. Sorry to the grammar freaks. I should have omitted the second one.
  36. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

      That is just plain rude and unnecessary. I don't think his comments were not directed at you in any way. He was just providing information as usual. He has some good points. If you choose not to listen, that is up to you.   IMHO, that filter is interrupting the natural processes that occur in...
  37. RobRocksFishTank

    Annoying Dead Spot!

    My filter came with a spray bar that is about 30". I love it. It allows plenty of flow and is almost as long as my 36" tank. It does not restrict the flow much if at all. As long as it is long enough there shouldn't be a problem. The holes are small for a reason. They shoot the water out. I've...
  38. RobRocksFishTank

    My New Shrimp Cube.

    They work much better when the tank is full. That lip at the bottom of the waterfall shoots the water towards the front of the tank. It could be underpowered, though.
  39. RobRocksFishTank

    Promising Products?

    I never even liked the manual magnetic ones. You need a grabber or get your arm soaked when they fall.
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