Recent content by AliasMcFakename

I’m in a fairly rural area, so there doesn’t appear to be anywhere selling RO water within a reasonable distance :(   Okay, I’ve been leaning toward a ten gallon tank and will go that direction.   That cycling time is fine, I’m not in any great rush.

Hm, that's unfortunate.  Has anyone had any success with water softening sponges?  The instructions I'm seeing on the one I've looked into (API Water Softener Pillow) need to be soaked in aquarium salt to "recharge" and shouldn't be rinsed afterward, would the salt in the sponge be a problem for...

Okay, thank you for the help :)

I live in an area with very mild winters, so the room will not be going below 72’F.   The hardness is 15 to 20 gpg.   Thank you!

Hi everyone!   I’m just starting to get interested in fishkeeping as a hobby and am considering starting with a small (probably 5 gallons?) tank kept at room temperature (about 75'F).  After little while of internet prowling I’ve become somewhat enamored with red cherry shrimp, however would...