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by tmgarcia70
Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: White Mass Dwarf Puff
Replies: 2
Views: 147

White Mass Dwarf Puff

Dwarf puff, Big Mama, died today. A few days ago we noticed a spot but wasn't sure if it was an injury or something else. She stopped eating a day ago and just hung out on the bottom of the tank Today, she didn't move at all and I noticed another faint spot on her back. We moved her to a separate co...
by tmgarcia70
Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Opinions on Tank Set Up for 1 to 3 DP's?
Replies: 6
Views: 2516

Re: Opinions on Tank Set Up for 1 to 3 DP's?

Thank you Pufferjw! =)
by tmgarcia70
Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:14 am
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Opinions on Tank Set Up for 1 to 3 DP's?
Replies: 6
Views: 2516

Opinions on Tank Set Up for 1 to 3 DP's?

Hi! Can I get your opinion on my tank set up? Is this good enough for more than 1 DP (not sure if I want more than 1 but no more than 2 or 3)? It's a 10 gallon and I have fake and lots of live plants, thinking of adding a small castle for an additional hiding spot. Any suggestions or comments are we...
by tmgarcia70
Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: PH Levels Fluctuate
Replies: 4
Views: 2368

Re: PH Levels Fluctuate

My tap water is 7.4 straight out of the tap and then 3 hours later it is 7.0. When I test the water in my tank it's usually 8.0 or above. I changed my substrate out and its still fluctuating. What is the best way to keep it steady?
by tmgarcia70
Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: PH Levels Fluctuate
Replies: 4
Views: 2368

PH Levels Fluctuate

Hi! I have looked in the library and noticed that for DPs they are preferable to lower pH but a higher pH is ok as long as it stays steady. I have noticed since I set up my tank that my pH seems to fluctuate anywhere from 7.6 to 8.2. I do have African Cichlid Mix Substrate (I didn't even think about...
by tmgarcia70
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Tank Cycle Question for Dwarf Puffer
Replies: 2
Views: 1913

Re: Tank Cycle Question for Dwarf Puffer

No I kept the ammonia at between 2 and 4. I'm pretty sure the first time I tested I had some nitrites.
by tmgarcia70
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Tank Cycle Question for Dwarf Puffer
Replies: 2
Views: 1913

Tank Cycle Question for Dwarf Puffer

Hi! Today is the first day that my Ammonia was 0, Nitrite 0 and Nitrate was 40-80 (will do water change tomorrow) to see if it goes down. I was wondering how long should I ensure my tank is good to go before I add a Dwarf Puffer? I was planning on waiting about 7 days adding ammonia to get about 2pp...
by tmgarcia70
Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New Tank Water Parameters Question
Replies: 4
Views: 614

Re: New Tank Water Parameters Question

I have tried to find some no luck yet. Might try angels plus, I've heard good things
by tmgarcia70
Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New Tank Water Parameters Question
Replies: 4
Views: 614

New Tank Water Parameters Question

Hi! I just started cycling my new 10g tank and am on the 3rd day (2nd day using Fluval concentrated Biological) here are what my readings were today. Does it look like the cycling process is going in the right direction? Should I add more ammonia? My tank will be for 1 or 2 DPs. Ph - 7.6 Ammonia - 2...
by tmgarcia70
Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Pea Puffer tank help
Replies: 10
Views: 2029

Re: Pea Puffer tank help

Thank you! For my 10 gallon I bought Aquaclear 30, airstone and some fake plants. I plan on getting some java fern and maybe wisteria should I add them right away when I start the cycle process? Not sure if I'm getting one or two dp's yet. Nervous and excited.
by tmgarcia70
Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: puffer shipping
Replies: 3
Views: 527

Re: puffer shipping

Did you end up getting the fish and how were/are they?
by tmgarcia70
Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why redeyes are no longer available?
Replies: 3
Views: 1212

Re: Why redeyes are no longer available?

I have saw them available online yesterday, can't remember where though. I just googled it.
by tmgarcia70
Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Pea Puffer tank help
Replies: 10
Views: 2029

Re: Pea Puffer tank help

Hi! I am wondering too which type of filter to get, what did you end up getting?
by tmgarcia70
Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 691

Newbie

Hi all! I am in the process of getting 1 DP. I have a 5 gallon tank that I will start the cycling process next week. Any suggestions on substrate, type of filters, heaters and types of decoration besides java moss and ferns? I'm so excited and nervous to just my first DP, just want him or her to be ...
by tmgarcia70
Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Meet and Greet
Topic: New member & new into puffers !!
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: New member & new into puffers !!

I think also liveaqarium is a good site