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Re: Need quick answers

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Or adopt a friend who is good at aquariums to help you :P
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i have no friends who are into bw.... and PP im trying to comprehend everything at once.... its hard
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i imagine you are finding it difficult but have you read the info we suggested? everyone really wants to help you but you must help them to help you by following their links.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Don't worry, we know that it's hard and that it's a lot of information to take in. This is why it is probably easier to start off with FW for now until you get some more experience :)
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Go to the Library & read all that info RTR has put in there about microbes. Maybe you'll understand the cycling process better. I still think FW is the way to go for now.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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some links havent worked...
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Pufferpunk wrote:After 4 pages of your still not understanding our answers & links provided, I have come to the conclusion that you really should keep a FW puffer.
I agree, either you haven't read the links, or you just don't understand even the basics of the nitrogen cycle. Brackish water maintenance seems too complicated for you, and would be insanity without a test kit. Still, you do really need to get one either way.
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im going to read it when i actually have a lot of time on my hands, which hasnt been very often recently due to schools and MANY DBQs
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Another good reason not to keep a BW puffer.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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bertie 83
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with your current commitments b/w may require too much upkeep for you to maintain a healthy aquarium. you are 13 stick to f/w and move on when schooling has finished is your best bet. i am 28 and only now feel ready to move to b/w, i was running 2 f/w tanks at your age and loved it, start small and build up is my advice
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I didn't attempt BW, until I was 40!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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bertie 83
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maybe i should wait a bit longer then? lol i still feel a bit amateur in comparison
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suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Yeah, wait until about 80. :geezer:
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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My HD PVR
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Nah, i wanna start strong and finish my mistakes, i just finished up some stuffs doing some heavy reading.. PUT EVERYTHING I NEED TO READ IN ONE POST also... i dont want to read this i want to know. SHOULD I DO A 50% WC?
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Plus if i only need to do wcs, they only take me 5-10 minutes with the help of my sister
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