Recent content by johnlandon009

I've been trying to find a reliable LFS in SoCal around Los Angeles to West Covina area. About a 30 mile radius. I am trying to find True Siamese Algae Eaters. All the stores I've been too don't carry them. I found one store in Arcadia called Super Pets but the owner says they are not True...

It came potted so I tried to take off most of the sponge. Since I have a very fine sand substrate I had to leave some sponge on so it stays planted. I broke the Glosso into halves and planted them. One small piece broke off so I planted that too. So 3 separate Glosso's are planted and...

So if you don't know already I have a 40 gallon tank with very fine sand substrate. It has a AquaticLife T5HO fixture total of 78 watts. I'm using the stocked bulbs. One is 6K bulb and the other is a pink bulb 420/460. My tank height is around 18" and my substrate is about 3". Last night my...

Alright I'll try to remove as much as possible but still leave some on so the Glosso can stay planted. As more of it spreads and grows elsewhere I'll remove the sponge entirely. Yep the Danio's are still alive. I tested the water and my results are: PH: 8.0 (It's pretty high but at least...

I bought Glossostigma Elatinoides that is potted. The only way for me to plant it was to leave 1/4" of the sponge intact with the roots. I covered it up with sand. Can the sponge cause any harm to the fishes?

I'm planning to plant Glossostigma in a fine sand substrate. I need to quarantine my 5 Kuhli Loaches for a few days so they will not up root it. I have a quarantine net with dimensions 7" x 5" x 5" that hangs off the side of my tank. Will the 5 Kuhli Loaches be okay living in there for a few days?

I have very fine white sand as my substrate. I am thinking of covering it with Dwarf Baby Tears. Would Kuhli Loaches and Sterba Cory's be okay with carpeted substrate?

I finally received my 36" AquaticLife Dual T5HO Fixture in the mail. But it looks like I am missing the 4 frame mounts. The packaging states it is included. I repacked the fixture in the box and it has a very snugg fit. No room for any additional parts. Am I overlooking something here? Are...

I ended up ordering Dual 39 watts T5HO AquaticLife fixture. I was able to get 15% off. Today I did a water change and added AquaClear Ammonia Remover Filter in the filtration system. Hope this helps. I should be getting the fixture in a couple days along with fast growing plants. I'm...

last bump. Anyone?

I might be getting the 36 inch Catalina Solar T5 HO - 2 X 39W for my new planted 40 gallon freshwater tank. Can anyone recommend the 2 combination bulbs I should be using? I think Catalina let's me choose the bulbs that will come with the fixture. How is Catalina fixture compared to...

Is the Zoo Med AquaSun T5 HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hoods good? It's around $50-$60 for 24". Can you recommend others? What type of fast growing stem plants are suitable for my lighting? Are Anarchis one that will help the danios with ammonia levels fast? I am doing 10% water changes...

Hey guys, I'm new to this so bare with me. I have set up a new 40 gallon tank with very fine sand. I have a AquaClear 70 filter and also have a Penguin 330 a friend gave me. I found out my old T12 coralife 50/50 lighting is not suitable for live plants. All I want to have are low light...

Hey guys, I want to purchase a few Red Cherry Shrimps for my 40 gallon. I was wondering if anyone know of a local fish store who sells them for cheap. I've called several places and they don't seem to carry them. One store in Arcadia has it for $2.99 each. Does anyone else know a place that...