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My planted tanks go through algae explosions & growth spurts at different times too. I wish I could figure out how to keep the algae - sometimes it...
While I get to see dolphins quite often, it was a treat to see a whale from shore last week. Truly beautiful creatures.
Quick update - I get a new batch of eggs almost every week. I've had 3 batches hatch so far, & there are 3 more "incubating". My dwarf...
I agree - I've eaten quite a few down in Baja & my experience with is that as they get bigger/older, the taste goes downhill quickly. Matt b
I thought I'd share the link that someone on another website pointed me towards - found it quite interesting/helpful for snail info. Apple Snails...
It is a tank that has been up & running for about 1 year, but setup differently. I transplanted the old residents to a bigger tank & added...
I have the worst case of hair algae ever! I went through several "phases" as the tank developed. First was the brown fuzzy algae that...
3 times in the last week I have found this in the morning: [img] [img] The first time it was early & I wasn't really awake yet. I thought my 7...
Thanks Matt! Yes - I used foam & covered it with concrete, some parts are coated in epoxy (if they're just painted foam). Can't wait to get the...
Been a while since I've been here so I thought I'd say HI & post up a few pics of my latest FW tank - 55 gal using a Mgnum pro350 setup. There...
#1- 10 gal w/ billions of malaysian trumpet snails & 2 Bumblebee gobies. [img] #2 - 30 gal planted tank, neon tetras, 2 dwarf puffers, 3...
I think that the biggest reason that the UGF are not as popular nowadays is that so many are going with planted tanks (which usually go hand in hand...
You can read some more information here also: ARAGOCRETE Matt B
It was recommended to me that I attach the stand to the walls, similar to the water heater safety straps used in homes. I was also told to have a...
Is this a new or used tank? Did you use any soaps when you cleaned out the tank prior to filling it up? What additives did you use to treat your...
Anyone in San Diego know where to get acrylic for the best price? So far the best I've found was in the $240 range for 4x8 sheet of 3/8 (cast). I've...
Thanks Jay - My daughter (7) says it looks like the Grand Canyon. I do have one note for anyone that is going to make the foam background - With my...
Me too, but I read somewhere (he he) that barbs might not be the best tankmates for them ;) Here's my real bottom feeder: [img] Here's an update...
Thanks for the advice Reefman! I'll definitely be trying the co2 soon. They didn't have any fertilizer at the LFS or petsmart. Gonna try a nursery...
For now, I'm just trying to get these plants to take off. I've put in a plant bulb & I think that this substrate will be much better for the...
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