Recent content by Ciddire

  Agreed.   My gudgeons are the most peaceful and kind fish that I have in my tank. I've never seen them make any sort of aggressive move what-so-ever. ( 2 females 2 males)   However, my male guppies often fight (7 females to 3 males) and one even murdered his rival guppy bro. The constant turf...

Woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning :)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09MrMoB-JJs&feature=youtu.be  

There's no reason to transfer water from the old tank & in your case it actually did more harm than good. I think a large water change is in order to remove whatever that substance is, however I would wait before hearing from more experienced members. I think whatever the substance is, it may be...

  more options for mechanical, biological & chemical filtration  You could lay it on top but it might look like an oreo cookie. No need to transfer the water over... there's nothing in it that is beneficial.   If you are moving livestock over at the same time, but sure to house them in a bucket...

I just upgraded from a 29 Gal heavily planted to a 75 gal heavily planted. Before I moved to the 75 I ran the new filter alongside the old filter for about 3 weeks.  After the first week I was cycled and had no issues.    The filter on the 75 gallon is a Sunsun 402b (~$70 on ebay) + cannister...

  Here's an article from the manufacturer about required plant brightness: http://current-usa.com/is-the-satellite-freshwater-led-plus-bright-enough/   I have a heavily planted 75 Gal & use 2 x of the 48" ones. I have glosso, hairgrass and baby tears, so far all are growing and spreading.   If...

I use 2 x Current Satellite LED+ for my high light plants. I also use CO2

  That site is intentionally very conservative. It will only take at most 60% of your total filter capabilities. It also doesn't fully account for the behaviors of fish.   By following proper husbandry methods it's possible to overstock. Also things like plants can have a large effect on your...

  The only plant my sev (george) goes after is Pennywort. He'll shred it with a vengeance. I don't actually mind because I'm not a huge fan of the stuff anyways.   I've got a heavily planted tank and besides a few nibbles here and there I don't have any trouble.    If you've got any friends with...

I always heat mine up with hot tap, strain & then drop into the tank :)   Or I buy them live from my LFS and drop them in with tweezers 

Well that complicates the earthworm plans a bit, LOL   You might want to look into raising your own fish foods.   daphnia,microworms,vinegar eels & brineshrimp are all pretty easy to grow. Some of the larger foods like mealworms & white worms are super easy as well.   I culture my own...

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Sorry for the blurry video in some spots.   First time i've ever created a video or took one on my phone, LOL.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4vYkz1SodU    

I've had good luck with my rescue RTBS.    I've got a pretty populated bottom level w/ corys,loaches, shrimp & B.Rams. He doesn't trouble any of them and will actually swim around with my Roseline Sharks (aka Denison barbs) during feeding time.    Like the others have said, your results may vary...

  I've got a really gold female like yours.    They will only eat my sinking fish crisps & will nibble on the carnivore pellets.   They don't seem to be interested in flakes at all.