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by defool89
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Cichlid troubles
Replies: 7
Views: 2596

Cichlid troubles

Long time no post heres a good read :geek: . . This was my original fish forum and id like to share my current experience with an emphasis on the importance of being observant. My set up: 120g [old fahakas home] 70-100lbs ish of holey rock two pumps for agitation, 1 api xl canister, 1 eheim 4+ canis...
by defool89
Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Tank leak repair project
Replies: 8
Views: 1390

Re: Tank leak repair project

off to the hardware store i go then... i would feel much better using a large caulking gun and silicone then the "aquarium safe" bottles that are so small. imma give this a go but it is intimidating because its such a large tank, i just realized i need to remove the bottom frame as well wh...
by defool89
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Tank leak repair project
Replies: 8
Views: 1390

Re: Tank leak repair project

thanks for the added confidence. If you were in my situation what would you more likely use for your silicone, DAP aquarium silicone or Aqueon Silicone Aquarium Sealant?
by defool89
Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Tank leak repair project
Replies: 8
Views: 1390

Tank leak repair project

Hey so my tank sprung a real bad leak. I dont want to buy new glass so im fixing what I have. I think I know what to do so im just going to post what im going through as I go through it this weekend. Any suggestions are welcome, if you have done this before or know things i should do please advise. ...
by defool89
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: Fahaka tubes on back
Replies: 9
Views: 1800

Re: Fahaka tubes on back

Not a typo, its just how I describe the anchor worms. My water is fine I did that a while back. I have large canister filters,I'm sure the bacteria made it just fine. If it didn't, I would have had a crashed system by now.
by defool89
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: Fahaka tubes on back
Replies: 9
Views: 1800

Re: Fahaka tubes on back

Sorry just checked this... I kept the tank lights off and turned off the filters for a week and that thing disappeared.. I tried lowering the oxygen level and water quality enough to kill whatever that was... Fahaka is doing just fine and didn't suffer any, ive turned on the filters and done the app...
by defool89
Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Future Sabahensis setup
Replies: 23
Views: 2176

Re: Future Sabahensis setup

Lol hellfish.. that's Grandpa Simpson's tattoo from the war.
by defool89
Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Giant metal puffer fish in China
Replies: 4
Views: 957

Re: Giant metal puffer fish in China

Anyone here ever jam to Dethklok... theirs this song called "thunder horse"

in my head I replaced the thunder horse part with "Puffer ...fish"
by defool89
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: pea puffs
Replies: 15
Views: 2339

Re: pea puffs

I have 2m/2f. One male is huge and the other male is as small as the other two females. I think this keeps keeps things in check...The little guy doesn't challenge and the big guy doesn't see him as a threat. I'm probably/sure lucky. Just say it its fine, your puffers are swingers we get it, its ok...
by defool89
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Brackish Tanks
Topic: Trumpet Snail Infestation!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2010

Re: Trumpet Snail Infestation!!

If I had your problem I would set my alarm at 3am or so and just remove as many as I can unroll its not too much of a problem. Don't kill em in your tank, you'll have bad water for a long time.from rotting snails all over your tank and in your.gravel and decor
by defool89
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: has anyone seen a southern puffer before?
Replies: 11
Views: 1654

Re: has anyone seen a southern puffer before?

My lfs had one a long time ago. The special order guy said he thinks they are rare since he never seen one before.
by defool89
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: 180 gal 2 puffers?
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Re: 180 gal 2 puffers?

other than it being messy, you will have your territorial disputes that doesn't normally end peacefully
by defool89
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: What puffer is good with other fish?
Replies: 15
Views: 2367

Re: What puffer is good with other fish?

nope not in your tank
by defool89
Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: Fahaka tubes on back
Replies: 9
Views: 1800

Re: Fahaka tubes on back

I guess I gotta pull the back things out