water quality???

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Perchmonger
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1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
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Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

I do 3X a week because It has worked for me and you can do what ever you want but diluting my water make my puffer very happy!
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Re: water quality???

Post by Pufferpunk »

I'm sure your puffer is happy but certainly not necessary, for a happy puffer.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: water quality???

Post by sevenyearnight »

Can't imagine that being so awesome for plants either, the additional supplements would be $$$
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My Puffers: BABY T. Lineatus FAHAKA "MOBIGSBY" Formerly JABBA
14x Yellow Perch, 1x African Rock Catfish
4x Clown loaches, 6x Otos
1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
1x29g tank
Location (country): USA
Location: Chicagoland Area

Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

A lot of things we do are not necessary but beneficial to us and our pets. Many people do large water changes not just discus breeders!
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My Puffers: BABY T. Lineatus FAHAKA "MOBIGSBY" Formerly JABBA
14x Yellow Perch, 1x African Rock Catfish
4x Clown loaches, 6x Otos
1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
1x29g tank
Location (country): USA
Location: Chicagoland Area

Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

I have 2 planted tank for 10 years.
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C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Re: water quality???

Post by Pufferpunk »

I think you should start posting pics of your tanks! ;)
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Joined: Thu May 12, 2011 4:16 pm
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My Puffers: BABY T. Lineatus FAHAKA "MOBIGSBY" Formerly JABBA
14x Yellow Perch, 1x African Rock Catfish
4x Clown loaches, 6x Otos
1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
1x29g tank
Location (country): USA
Location: Chicagoland Area

Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

I have, check my post and you have seen the video, I think! But I will load them all in few min.
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Re: water quality???

Post by RTR »

I had to water change the T. mbu 3x weekly as well.

Minor correction: Many breeders change over 100% daily.
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Perchmonger
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Posts: 72
Joined: Thu May 12, 2011 4:16 pm
Gender: Male
My Puffers: BABY T. Lineatus FAHAKA "MOBIGSBY" Formerly JABBA
14x Yellow Perch, 1x African Rock Catfish
4x Clown loaches, 6x Otos
1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
1x29g tank
Location (country): USA
Location: Chicagoland Area

Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

This is my discus planted tank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tMoZmYAf04 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rildCjrTxk0
This is my Yellow perch planted tank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pULK2sUBdLs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CIxvlESHzw

I tried to introduce my fahaka into the Yellow Perch tank, but he was almost eaten so he is in the 120gal. Enjoy everyone :)
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14x Yellow Perch, 1x African Rock Catfish
4x Clown loaches, 6x Otos
1x 535g show tank
1x 120g tank
1x29g tank
Location (country): USA
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Re: water quality???

Post by Perchmonger »

1+ RTR!
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Re: water quality???

Post by duked »

what i did was i added a product called safe start from tetra and the dechlorinater and two red tailed sharks and i was told after the cloudyness dissapeared i would be ok so that is when i added him that was about three days after.... the person who told me this has a fahaka and he said this is how he started his tank...if i messes up i would appreciate some dirrection i am getting my water tested tonight and what would be some signs of him being unhealthy??? he eats ALOT!!! and he is fairly active unless he just ate.... is there anything on his skin i should look for that would be bad?? thanks for the help guys!
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T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Re: water quality???

Post by Pufferpunk »

That might do... Did you remove the sharks?
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: water quality???

Post by duked »

no they are still in there they are tiny though and surprisingly they are still alive ha ha
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Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
Gender: Female
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept:
T lineatus
T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact:

Re: water quality???

Post by Pufferpunk »

Then the bioload isn't being handled at all by the bacteria you created by the sharks. Never mind, their lives are at risk of being pufferfood.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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