Recent content by FranM

I hear you! I have gone through multiple stress filled days/months/years with my fish more than relaxing. I will be 58 years old and I have kept fish since I was 12 years old. Only over the last several years have I learned, no, FOLLOWED, the key to success. Regular large water changes. I keep...

I believe the heater is less wattage than what the max is for Inkbird.

So much to think about! The heater is a nerve wracking necessity in the aquarium. Thank you for all the information. I do have the WiFi double probe Inkbird model. I have the option of using a smart plug too. “After that I connected it to a smart plug and every 6 hours I turn it off for 5...

Thank you. How did you like the Hygger heaters? Yes it seems redundant. The only difference is the Inkbird is WiFi controlled so I can monitor it while I’m away. I don’t know which regular heater is good anymore. The Eheim Jagers have disappointed me.

So you’re saying I should not use the Inkbird with this type, or, you have no experience with it? Thanks.

Hello. I purchased the heater below and I also have an Inkbird heat controller. Does anyone use the type of heater I have shown here with an Inkbird? Thank you.

My fear is it’s so slow growing that that plant, too, will end up getting coated with diatoms.

When I observed that morning, and was expecting it to be the yo-yos, turns out the Congo Tetras were nibbling! It’s OK. They’re all beautiful! People say hornwort is not very palatable. Maybe I will try. Thank you for the sympathy. Lol

I’ve had brown diatoms for the last five years. Lol. I’m sick of it and wanted to try plants which to me was a last resort. I just received two dozen frogbit and a handful of duckweed yesterday. This morning I have less than half of what I started with. Of what’s remaining I see frayed edges so...

I’m so afraid I don’t have enough light. I’m really hoping and praying that the floaters I ordered will make a noticeable dent. Time will tell.

I have finally cleaned plastic plants and decor and I have ordered several floating plants. Let’s see what happens once they’re in there. I ordered large duckweed and frogbit. Hoping they thrive. Should arrive Wed., July 12th.

I’m very proud of them. The biggest clown was a victim of skinny disease about five years ago. He had recovered and is doing wonderfully. I also like the markings on my yo-yos. Thank you!

YOU have beautiful tanks and fish as well. That’s what two of my silver dollars looked like. The first photo. The rest were the all silver ones. It’s a sad story with them. I will tell you more about if you want to hear. Maybe you can give me an explanation on what went wrong…. Cool that you...

I’m in Rhode Island so it is a bit of a way. You have a school of silver dollars? I would love to see a photo just the same.