Recent content by JoshyJosh

  I plan to run just AC once I get the tank cycled. :)

We're getting close on finishing the cycle!! The tank is currently processing about 3-4ppm of Ammonia in about 24 hours. Nitrites are really high and I was actually getting some higher Nitrate readings when I tested yesterday. I know I still have a while to go since I need to be able to process...

Hey guys!! Just a quick update on my tank..I had originally dosed my tank with ammonia on 3/26. Just this morning did it come down low enough to dose it back up. Current nitrite readings are over 5 PPM now. My cycle is finally making some good progress!!!!

What do you guys think of adding some Purigen to my filters once the cycle is complete? Was thinking of using the AC pad at the back of the filter and then using the grey tray in front to house the Purigen. Thoughts?

  OMG! I just figured out today how to turn off the white LEDs and leave the colored on. I can make the tank all colors from red, blue, pink, purple, green, and anything else I want. So cool!

  Emperor 400.

Ran up to Petsmart and they exchanged the filter without a problem. Got it setup and added my ammonia!!   Tank has officially started the cycle!

Well...yesterday was exciting. All of my equipment came, but unfortunately one of my filters isn't working. I need to call Marineland today and see what I can do to get it fixed; hopefully they'll tell me to take it up to my LFS and swap it out. I did get my other filter going, plus both...

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Hello all! Today is the big day when all of my equipment is supposed to arrive. I can hardly wait; like a kid on Christmas morning. I feel like I know the answer to this based on the research I've done, but with the size tank I have, do you think I could keep Tiger Barbs with community fish or...

  I may add 1 or 2 live plants some time in the future, but definitely not right away.

It's about 3" total...but I won't be doing live plants.

Just a quick update; I got all my sand rinsed and added to the tank along with getting it filled!! It's starting to come together!! These won't be the lights I'll be using, but I wanted to see how it looked with some kind of light. I'm very surprised how clear it is after just about 20...

That is a Giant Danio if you're referring to the big silver one.

I've always used the API Mast Test Kit and never had any issues. You'll find that a lot of people use this kit as well.