Recent content by plebian

There are reportedly over 70 species in the Betta genus.

Probably my favorite African cichlid.

With proper biofiltration, no floss is needed for crystal clear water. The problem is that most filters, canister or otherwise, don't hold adequate filter media (30 ppi foam is ideal). If you purchase a large enough filter to hold the necessary media, you end up with too much flow. When I was...

Discus have always been my favorite...I know, too common for folks here. Still, I've never observed fish with more personality or any that display greater social complexity. Not to mention, they are incredibly beautiful. I also enjoy smaller fish. I really like my blue neons (wild caught). They...

I tried the same thing with no effect whatsoever. Like I said, aquarium chemistry is complex. What may have an effect in one instance has no effect in another. It's why there's so much conflicting information in the hobby. In my experience, the most effective algae control has been Chinese...

It's very easy to rid yourself of snails. All it takes is 24 hours. Transfer your fish to a holding tank. Then add the equivalent of 5mg of copper sulfate to the problem tank. Wait 24 hours and then do a 90% water change. Refill the tank and repeat. The tiny amount of copper that remains will...

That's putting it mildly. The truth is that life is vastly more complex than people realize. For just one example check out the link below. Life on earth is wholly dependent on thousands, if not millions, of species of bacteria and other microbiota. I once came across an article on soil...

Sadly, when asking for expertise more often than not what you get is uninformed opinion with no factual basis. Sadder still is the willingness of online forum moderators to show more concern for the sensitivities of those spreading misinformation than those calling them out.

Not to mention simple logic.

Unbelievable. I asked for assistance from someone with factual knowledge and/or substantial experience. I stated quite clearly that my Otocinclus had consumed a large quantity of green algae. You're either calling me a liar, or you're simply ignorant. I presume the latter, since it's a quality...

Clearly you didn't comprehend the situation as described, nor the questions I posed. I did not ask for algae consuming alternatives, as I have no interest in snails. I asked about Oto survival and whether or not they will consume brown algae as eagerly as they consume green algae.

I've had a brown algae problem in my aquarium for more than 4 years. I've added plants, removed plants, altered lighting, altered feeding regimen, all to no avail. I have no problem growing plants, but the brown proliferates just as fast if not faster. I've rarely had any problems with other...

Doesn't look like a fight so much as a tapping out.

Seriously? That's the golden age of rock (country, reggae, lounge, etc.). Doors, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, CCR, Sly and the Family Stone, Bob Marley, James Brown, and literally dozens of others worth mentioning. Even if you're only into jazz or classical music, there was some...