Recent content by Arbee

I have read through a lot of links, and threads.  All of which say what I already know...a planted tank needs a proper balance of ferts/Co2.  My worry is, now that I have ripped so much vegetation out of the tank, and replaced water, how to get a handle on it before it starts again without...

Now I wish I had taken a before picture...but it was embarrassing to be honest....   the algae was green, and would grow into a very very fibrous net.  once pulled out it was very tough and would adhere to anything!  Reminded me a lot of the algae ball material..   You are correct in saying my...

75 gallon  3 years old was planted, but not anymore canister filter 12 community fish...most are 2+ years old water tests are all neg or in ideal parameters   I had my tank fully planted but hair algae won, I just wasn't up to the task of fighting it in a planted tank....  I know I probably...

Thanks Nin!

So I got a 28 gallon nano with stand, skimmer, heater, lights, and pumps.   It has about 30 pounds of live rock in it.  Came with two clown fish, a blue chromis, some snails, and a hermit crab I think.  Tank has been set up for a few years.    The thing is.....I know NOTHING about keeping this...

T1KARMANN I swear you just read my mind, I was logging on here because darnit my fish are flashing again.  No spots, just flashing.  And all my water params are fine

I agree with you on this one, even though I am very new to this I don't want to push that max limit.   And since the first post the bala's are no longer with me, sadly due to a parasite outbreak that I was too new to spot quick enough.    I am learning quickly though!

I am so excited, tomorrow I am going to finally get my planted tank set up like I want...well at least for a week or two.  I have acquired new plants, new drift wood, and slate.  Tomorrow is my bday and my mom and I are going to start the scape!       The thing I am most excited about is the...

Things had been going really well in my new tank.  2.5 weeks old, kept my water parameters in check.  Then in the past 24 hours I have lost 6 fish.  Hoping for some help trouble shooting this.     Tank size: 75 gallons pH: 8 ammonia: 0 nitrite: .25 nitrate: 2 kH: Unknown gH: I believe 345 tank...

I was lamenting that same point yesterday in the pet store 8(  They are also cold!!