Recent content by Jenbing0914

I think I am just gonna set up the sand and filters first, then I do have a sponge filter from my cycled tank to jump start it. I will do a fish less cycle and let that establish before I add anything. Definitely looking at the ro water that is available to soften mine a bit. I really want the...

I have kept tetras for years with the water in my area with no issues at all that's one reason I wanted to stick with them. I could get some ro water though if it makes it better for them.

I am really starting to think about just doing a larger school of the blue tetra and the green fire tetras. I really just want a nice looking tank with a few types of happy fish. I will have some filter media from my other tank I can use to do a little jump start on the cycling and let that...

Thank you very much for your insight. I was not at all sure about the ram. My 1st 2 Cory's went in my betta tank before it was fully cycled so it sounds like I got lucky. I will have to check my cities water readings, something I have never done before lol. I know my tap water reads .25 ammonia...

I am absolutely in love with the Sera O-Nip tabs. Good quality ingredients, they stick to the side of your tank allowing for fish to nibble on the and also having some fall down for my Cory's. You can break the tabs in half, or quarters if 1 is too much food at once. They are about $4 on Amazon...

I have to agree, I have 6 black skirt tetras right now and didnt realize how snippety they are.

Hello, this is my 1st post. Let me say I am not a total newbie but it has been 20+ years since I have had anything bigger than a 10 gallon. Have had a 150 gallon in the past for a few years. I will be getting the rest of the new filter and new substrate (play sand most likely, but open to...