Recent content by nut4clife

Sorry, I didn't state that earlier, I thought everyone would take it as I a given that I do that. I have the Api master kit and the only change in my water has been the pH level. Had a slight fluctuation after the move but the only significant change that has persisted is the the pH. I still...

You've gotten quite a few good suggestions.  You have yet to state that you've done any type of water testing (regent testing is best i.e. API Freshwater Master Test Kit) which should be done on a weekly basis.  Now that you don't have fish and you are hardscaping your tank be prepared to take a...

Big Texx She/He is only passively aggressive and is currently about about 5.5 inches.  My tank is a 50G.  The coloring is very similar to the female Kenyi except the spine and tail is a fiery rust/auburn color.  I never really see her/him attacking any of the other tank mates except when of late...

Hi All, I've waited for my pet to mature before asking for help in identification.  She/he has matured into a very beautiful Mbuna and I would love to add several others.  I've been searching over the last year unsuccessfully.  The closest I've come is the Metriclima family, yet there are stark...

Ty very much my friend!

Hi all! Finished re-scaping my 50G and wanted to share the update!  Attached is the video on YouTube and I'd like to see what you think.  Thanks.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFI97HH4RI  

30ppms of Nitrate is very high!  This indicates that you either have standing fecal material trapped somewhere in the aquarium, and/or rotting food material or both.  How often are you conducting substrate cleaning?  Do you move your cave and other decorations around to clean under and around...

Thanks guys!  I increased the places to hide by adding more coral to increase height, length, and width.  It noticeably has helped as the aggression from the male Kenyi is limited to a 2 or 3 second chase and he throws in the towel.  Same with the male Zebra...he rarely has confrontation with...

Hi All, I recently added 8 new pets to my 50G.  The pets currently are as follows: Kenyi: 2 Females/1 Male Cobalt Blue Zebra: 2 females? 1 Currently Juvenile Bumblebee: 1 sex undetermined/juvenile Yellow Lab: 1 sex undetermined/juvenile Mixed Mbuna: 1 sex undetermined/juvenile Psued Acei: ? 2...