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- Fri May 09, 2014 3:28 am
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: New Figure 8 Just Died :(
- Replies: 2
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New Figure 8 Just Died :(
ph = 8 ammonia = 0 nitrite = 0 nitrate = < 0.25 sg = 1.003 (was going to bump it up to 1.004 at the next water change). 3 year old tank that used to house other fishes (that either moved to other tanks or died), fully cycled 15g Figure 8 all by himself First couple of days, fed him pond snails that ...
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:17 am
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
- Replies: 9
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Re: Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
I have Bumblebee Gobies and Ramshorn snails in that tank so I should be fine to help with the bacteria. :) This tank started with dry ferts, so I want to see how it does without any dry ferts and if it seems to need a little, use 1/4 my current dosage and see how it goes. I'm not in a rush to put in...
- Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:13 pm
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
- Replies: 9
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Re: Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
The plants that I have in this tank would (or at least can) survive brackish water. But yes, I agree on the ferts. The puffer passed the following morning of my original post unfortunately. For two weeks, I'm going to skip ferts for this tank, and 2 water changes per week. Test the water for nitrate...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:38 pm
- Forum: Freshwater Tanks
- Topic: What kind of snails are these?
- Replies: 3
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What kind of snails are these?
What kind of snails are these?
Are these Malaysian Trumpet Snails?
The picture doesn't show it, but they have a coloring of yellow and black, and looks similar to an Assassin Snail that I put in the tank to help with this.
Are these Malaysian Trumpet Snails?
The picture doesn't show it, but they have a coloring of yellow and black, and looks similar to an Assassin Snail that I put in the tank to help with this.
- Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:57 pm
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
- Replies: 9
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Figure Eight Puffer going Blind !?!
30 Gallon Long Tank Filter 1 - Marineland Emperor 280 Filter 2 - AquaClear 70 Freshwater (was going to start adding salinity next weekend) Lightly Moderately Planted Once a week 50% water change Dry Ferts Added for Plants 1/4 Tsp-KN03 (Potassium Nitrate) 3x a week 1/16 Tsp-KH2P04 (Mono Potassium Pho...
- Fri May 25, 2012 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Breeding Ramshorn...
- Replies: 12
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Breeding Ramshorn...
I would like to start breeding Ramshorn snails to feed a Figure Eight Puffer. Day 1 Bought a Tetra Aquarium Cube Tank (1.5 Gallons), leaving it bare bottom. Added the supplied air pump powered filter. Added ~30 Ramshorn snails (the seller included a lot of extras). Feeding them algae wafers and fish...
- Fri May 25, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
- Replies: 11
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Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
That looks amazing! I think i'll have to make one of those! I know Lowes will have everything that i'll need to do that. Just gotta make sure i wash/rinse the slate tiles really well before using the silicone and putting them into the tank. How many tiles did it take you to make that one? (rough gu...
- Fri May 25, 2012 1:09 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
I'm close to Norwalk, CAhadla wrote:where in ca are you? id love to buy a small one from you if youre near me =P
If you are close enough, I can just give you some of the tiles and you can make your own. It's just stacking and gluing it together.
- Thu May 24, 2012 7:02 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Thank you!Nuclear_Glitter wrote:I like the way it looks. Nice job.
- Thu May 24, 2012 1:11 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
What are you using as an adhesive, or what would be safe to use? Looks like something easy and cheap to do. Aquarium safe clear 100% Silicone. Tube cost about $10, really cheap caulk gun was $2-$3. The slate tiles were $7-$8 for 5 or 6 slate tiles. I think I could've made 1 more big one, and 1 medi...
- Mon May 21, 2012 8:45 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10934
Re: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
Yes, thank you!Pufferpunk wrote:Did you follow my link?
- Mon May 21, 2012 2:48 pm
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10934
Re: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
Adding 1 cup of Instant Ocean to 17.5 Gallons raised it up to 1.003-1.004 last night. I'm going to wait 24 hours and check it again to make sure it mixed completely. I'll add 14-15 gallons of this 1.004 to 14-15 gallons of 1.000 and end up with 28-30 gallons of 1.002. (need to account for substrate ...
- Mon May 21, 2012 12:15 am
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10934
Re: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
Thanks! I think I got it.Nuclear_Glitter wrote:I would say add 1 cup at a time and let it mix for a couple of hours, then measure it.
- Mon May 21, 2012 12:14 am
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10934
Re: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
secondly, you need to learn to read. 1.5 POUNDS (thats what lbs means) of salt will raise the specific gravity of 5 gallons of fresh water to 1.022, not 1.5 gallons of salt... Wow... a little harsh and angry. 1.5 Pounds of Salt Raises 5 Gallons to 1.022 4.5 Pounds of Salt Raises 15 Gallons to 1.022...
- Mon May 21, 2012 12:02 am
- Forum: Brackish Tanks
- Topic: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10934
Re: Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Confused
I have a refractometer. :) I have a 15 gallon "bucket" full of water with Prime added. A powerhead to mix it, and a heater. When you saw, slowly add salt... does that mean, add 1 teaspoon? 1 cup? I could add 1 teaspoon, wait a little bit, measure the salinity, but it would take a while if ...