Recent content by KevJ87

Figured it out thankfully, apparently the Chinese brands of drop solution turn it green right off the bat from reviews I read. It is probably a scam to make people think they have good co2 readings . The second I used my api with my 4* dKH it worked like a charm and went blue. Thanks guys 

Thanks a lot, I just am not sure what to do. Was yours green right after you added the 4* dKH to it even before you put it in the aquarium?? I feel like it should be blue from the start.

Hey guys, so at the suggestion of a few of you guys I purchased a drop checker for the first time. I had always thought they were pretty inaccurate but I guess you guys swear by them.   This is my problem, I am not sure what color the mixture should be in the START to make sure it is working.   ...

TwoTank I agree you get what you pay for in some circumstances but when it comes to ANYTHING with plastic parts not true at all. American companies sell plastic at a marked up rate of 256%. The same plastic goes into making SunSun just as a lower rate.    not to mention Eheim is meh imo and many...

Was curious if anyone else is running this SunSun or plans on getting one ?

Hey guys,   So after reading reviews etc I decided to try the "SunSun" or "AquaTop" aquarium canister filters since they are so cheap. If anyone is interested they are on Ebay for 45$ for 265 GPH or 55$ for UV Sterilizer version. They also have larger ones for insanely cheap prices!     The 265...

I read an article about the drop checker saying that A) The results of the drop checker can be up to 1-2 hours old due to the time it takes to reach equilibrium and B) depending on certain water parameters you can get false readings and that it only works very accurate with hard water...

I was told even the drop checker is a terrible way of actually telling and that there is a more advanced way to efficiently tell is there any truth to that? That is the only thing that held me back from purchasing a drop checker.   With me now thinking a drop checker is a good way to go do you...

Thanks for the input guys, I am using a DIY co2 system but a "little" more advanced than the normal I used all mechanical parts and bulk heads and line release valves etc etc. So I can control every aspect of it including dissipating into the room at night while still holding PSI.   I find it so...

Hey guys I have been running my DIY co2 system for a few weeks now. I am using the Fluval co2 diffuser and have great efficiency at the moment but have heard some different things about how to use co2.   At the moment I am running my CO2 24/7 and when the lights go out the air pump comes on to...

Techen that is not technically true, it depends on the tank setup and types of fish of course certain fish produce more of a bio load than others no to mention substrate type and thickness and it goes on and on. You can NEVER have to much beneficial qualities  .   Vrob, thanks a bunch that is...

Hello guys,    I have an idea in my head and need the help of you professionals !    I have recently come into a LARGE amount of Bio max media and want to utilize it in my 10 gallon as well as my bigger tanks. The problem being that the 10 gallon is using a Whisper HOB filter with very little...

The Boston Guppy Club and the Boston Aquarium Club are very inactive however   I wish they were a lot more active but  to give you an idea on their forums I believe the last post was a month ago.    They do have meetings but only about 8% of the members ever show up as I am told. The leader of...

Also as a side note, we plan to hold competitions (( Best planted tank of the month//// Best new breed batch //// Best looking xxx species )) and the winners will receive a small gift card to a pet store of your choosing and a pin that we have being designed for the club.

  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________   With the lack of clubs in and around Boston these days myself and few people have started a new club. " North of Boston Aquarium Enthusiasts " or NoBAE  ...