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I have been doing a little research and found out that they are indeed a "water flea", apparently harmless and part of the eco system. I don't how we got them but I have been told by my Local supplier that they come and go. Some months they will be there and others they will be completely...

They are actually above the water line right on the inside walls.....when I take off the lid you can see them crawling and trying to keep away from the water. I say that they are like fleas is because they jump but after catching a few of them, you can easily squeeze them unlike a flea. We...

Hello all- Recently I have discovered something strange, at least to us; since we have owned our 75 gallon tank which we have had for over 2 years now. Earlier today while doing a routine water change, I saw for the second time tiny little black bugs on the inside edges of the tank. By process...

Thank you very much!! I got it to work.... I appreciate all you help in giving me the necessary steps... What a relief ! ! :D

so, I have unplugged the out put and left it in the tank.. Now, you are saying start syphoning from the output hose left on the filtter until that hose is filled?

Hello all, I just finished changing the water on my 75g fresh water tank. When I was unplugging the filter I forgot to close one of the valves and some water poured out. I cleaned everything and now after trying to re-install it it won't start. I am thinking that maybe I lost some pressure, I...

I have already started looking into a new type of filter that enhances the biofiltration process, thanks for the idea. As far as RO water, I have been told that we can use it but it would take longer to take effect. I don't know if this an accurate statement but if anyone has used it, perhaps...

Becca, Excellent observations, I will check and clean the intake tube for my filter. I want to thank everyone for great feed back, we will write back for a full report on our findings. If this isn't some kind of FAQ, maybe it should. These are all good places to look if you continue having...

Interestingly the "solutions" that we use specifically say amonia remover as well as the Chlorines and other chemicals. You know, thinking about it I would have to say that the problem is coming from the Tap water that we are using. I also like the idea about still water or drinking water, I...

Here in Houston the water is very hard and yes there is amonia. However, I always treat the water before we add it to the tank. I will try the 50% water change and see what happens. I just called my fish dealer and they recommended a few things: 1. Keep the light on 8 hours max ( we keep it...

You know, we took some water to our local shop here in Houston to have it tested and it showed a little ammonia in the water. We had also thought that it could have been a false indication in our kit, but the shop used a different kit thus conforming it. Is this normal? As I mentioned, the fish...

Hey all, I have a question that my wife and I have not been able to put our finger on. We have had our 20ga tank running since this past March. We started with three white clouds to cycle it. The nitrates and nitrites have all peaked and are currently at zero levels. However, we have a very...

Well, certainly my wife and I love our tank. We are already aiming for a 55g next year once we master the first year of care and learning. Regardless, it is a hobby that we all share in common.... :P As far as the algae eaters, being a 20g only, we'll have to see how well they do. I want to...

Hello all, I came across this great forum some weeks ago when we were initiating the ste up on our new tank. It is a 20g almost fully cycled. We currently have three white clouds, they are really hardy ;) doing very well. They are Sally, Powder, and mini. yes, my wife and I can tell them...

Thanks for your feed back, we'll continue to wait for the tank to finish its cycling process and then we'll add some algae eaters. Our tank is a 20g tank, so a few otos may do the trick. Anyway, thanks for your feed back.... Regards Andy :cool:

Hi all, I would like to say that this forum is very informative, especially to when it comes to setting up our new tank. My wife and I recently set up our tank, we have three white clouds which are doing very well. We are waiting for the tank to cycle completely, but I do have a questions to...