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Wow, that stinks! But the pictures came out great. :good:

I have taken a look, which is why I started with the Texas Rock. Again, I was not a fan of how it looked. And I will say that the fish seem just as happy, if not happier, than they did with the Texas Rock in the tank. The rock was taking up a lot of swimming space, but if I do go that route...

Thank you! The main reason I changed it up was because the Texas Rock was so hard to keep clean. Algae seemed to thrive on that stuff, and it didn't stay white for very long. Since changing over to the driftwood/plastic plants, I have noticed a huge decrease in algae growth. Coincidental? Maybe...

I have kept Tropical fish tanks for many years now, but have finally found this community to share my experience with. I have had my 55gal tank established for quite some time now, but finally got around to taking a few pictures and videos for you to enjoy. Version 1 is how the tank looked when...

Yup, so I feel stupid! :shifty: Looking good! I had a bunch of Corys when I first setup my tank but they didn't seem to enjoy the sinking wafers. Be sure to watch them and make sure they are eating enough. You may want to feed them frozen bloodworms from time to time, they are a nice treat...

First off, the tank looks great! I really like the design and I think you placed the bubbles perfectly. Have any issues with the fish eating the shrimp? Mine always seem to disappear quickly. :rolleyes: I hope I don't feel stupid later for saying this, but those plants look real. What make...

Still having this problem. I have performed 2 treatments of Algae Fix, decreased the amount of time my lights are on, performed numerous water changes, and still nothing has changed! Is a UV Sterilizer my last option? -Carl

This is an option I am looking at right now. I found an in-tank UV Sterilizer that may be my best bet if AlgaeFix doesn't work. I added my first treatment yesterday so I am eagerly awaiting results. http://cgi.ebay.com/Green-Killing-Machine-...bayphotohosting That is the link for the UV...

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So, I went home for spring break and added my weekend feeder. When I arrived back, all of the fish were healthy and swimming around happily, but the water was cloudy and green! I had the usual amount of brown algae because of the fact that this is a new tank, but I have never had a problem with...

Wow, you need to chill out. Go grab a brew... :good: Anyway, I love Cory Catfish! I have four of them in my tank and they are my most active fish! -Carl

Even with the meticulous nature of the members of this board you expected a messy stand? Ha! :fun: I own a Nano Cube so I don't have a stand, but I will post pictures of my fish "closet" if you want. -Carl

http://cgi.ebay.com/Basic-Moontube-Moonlig...1QQcmdZViewItem I have a 12g Nano Cube DX and would like to add some moonlighting to spice things up a bit at nighttime. This item looks small enough to fit in the hood, but also powerful enough to produce a good amount of moonlight in the aquarium...

After seeing this thread, I had to go pick up some Corys of my own! I just purchased four little guys which seem pretty eager to get into the tank. What have you been feeding your Corys? I purchased Hikari Sinking Wafers as well as Hikari Frozen Boodworms and Brine Shrimp. Thanks, Carl

Looking good! I honestly am a big fan of Cardinals because of how colorful they look once they mature, plus they are very active and enjoy schooling with other tetras. -Carl

That is all I needed to hear! By the way, your Betta tank is stunning. -Carl

I am in the process of re-decorating with real driftwood and a few more plants... I will post a picture soon. -Carl

Changed my lighting schedule: On: 9:00AM Off: 1:30PM On: 4:00PM Off: 10:30PM Hopefully this helps! Thanks for the replies! -Carl

Due to brown algae problems... On: 9:00AM Off: 1:30PM On: 4:00PM Off: 10:30PM Hopefully this helps! Thanks for the replies! -Carl

Lights are on in my tank from 11:00am until 10:30 PM, so I doubt that this algae is a result of lack of light. To clear a few things up, my Nitrite/Nitrate/Ammonia levels are at 0/0/0 respectively so I am not sure how a bacteria bloom could have caused brown algae to grow. This is not my first...

Good or bad? Cycling was recently completed about 3 days ago and I have been treating Ich which developed because of the harsh water conditions during cycling. I noticed an abundance of brown algae growing on my fake plants as well as the powerhead output. This brown algae has NOT formed on the...

The Corys look great! What make are those plants? They are pretty realistic-looking. -Carl

Thanks! Yes, I had some huge issues with ammonia spikes but now my numbers have all leveled out and ammonia is no longer present. I am assuming that Ich developed because of the stress placed on the fish and the poor water quality during cycling. I will go pick up some Mardel's CopperSafe...

Thanks for the reply. I suppose another question would be, should I treat this issue even though my tank is currently in the cycling process? -Carl

So I have been cycling my tank for quite some time now and following the guidelines posted... http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=141944 I noticed today that a number of white spots have developed on one of my Swordtails, but I can only see these spots on his fins which leads me to...

What type of sand is generally used for planted aquariums, and can this sand be used in a non-planted aquarium? The tank looks awesome, the new decor is definitely much more appealing. Thanks, Carl

Hello, I recently purchased a Coralife Aqua Light Digital Power Center with digital timers for daytime and nighttime lights. I am trying to figure out an optimal lighting schedule and figured I would ask here. I do not have live plants, and algae is not a major concern at the moment. Help is...

Hey, I have a 12g JBJ Nano Cube DX with upgraded filtration and I can honestly say that it was a fantastic choice for my FW aquarium. All of the instruments are hidden in the filter chamber behind the tank and I personally love how easy it is to maintain. You can never have "too much light" in...

I was just convinced by these pictures to add one more Cardinal plant which I had in my closet, plastic of course. :rolleyes:

Details in my signature. :shifty: -Carl

My 12g JBJ Nano Cube DX: Hi Fin Lyretail Swordtail (2) Green Cobra Guppy (2) Zebra Danio Blue Paradise Gourami Gold Gourami -Carl

Wow, I learned quite a bit from those links you provided. Many thanks for your help! Thanks, Carl

Nope, I have not touched the filter sponges, just the filter floss that I added. During cycling I can expect high levels of ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite? I will re-read this thread... http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=141944

Thanks for the advice. I just performed a 25% water change and I will re-test the ammonia levels tomorrow. Once the new tank arrives, I will move the Shrimp and the Gouramis and add a tablespoon of salt as recommended. How long does cycling usually last? I thought a week or so was more than...

I figured I added too many fish at one time since the levels have not yet changed. No, I don't have a nitrate/nitrite reading kit, and yes, I can move the shrimp as well. So as of now, I should keep treating the water and let time run its course? Thanks, Carl

The 12g tank has been setup for 3 weeks, and the 3 gallon tank is just a temporary solution because I seem to have purchased a pretty aggressive Blue Paradise Gourami. Thanks, Carl

Hello, Here are the specifics of my current 12g Nano tank: JBJ Nano-Cube DX Freshwater Aquarium PH: 7.0 - TEMP: 78 Degrees Visi-therm Stealth Heater 50W MaxiJet 900 Powerhead (230gph) Vita-Chem (Freshwater), Stress Coat, Pro-Clear Freshwater, API MELAFIX, Kordon AmQuel+ APS Battery Back-UPS...