Recent content by qball922

Just letting everyone know if they're interested, im cutting my driftwood below the surface. Had my father take a look at the mold and he agreed that it's aspergillus penicillium. Not a "toxic" mold, but it's highly allergenic. If you experience the same issue DO NOT SCRUB IT OFF. If you do...

The walstad method is just a low tech way of growing plants. No CO2, no ferts, low to mid lighting. The basic idea of it is to use organic top soil under a fine layer of gravel. Theres obviously more to it than that, but I wont go into too much detail. Essentially it's 90% self sustaining. Fish...

DIDNT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO ASK THIS! Figured planted people may have experienced the same thing. I recently finished my natural planted tank. Used the ol' Walstad method, and its working flawlessly. My only issue is I have a piece of driftwood that sticks probably 6-7 inches out of the top of the...

My paradise fish, Oscar, just today showed serious signs of distress and illness. He was perfectly fine until last nights 30% water change. He was being sluggish at feeding time and wasnt his normal energetic self. Today when i got home from work i found him laying on his side on the bottom of...

So im setting up my 100g craigslist project using the Walstad method. I cant find anybody within a reasonable distance to get plants from, and buying plants online is expensive as hell. Im not very experienced in growing plants..... Like at all, but im determined to make this work. How long...

Anyone else have input?! Like i said im trying to get a bunch of opinions and get a general consensus. Any reply is appreciated greatly, even if youre not an experienced tank builder /repair-er (lol). Hit me with it ppl! Thanks in advance.

Ive had 2 facepalm moments at my usual LFS. One time after i bought my paddletail newt i asked the lady what kind of coldwater/subtropic fish they had (wanted to liven up the tank) and she proceeded to tell me she wasnt going to sell me coldwater fish because my paddletail newt was not even a...

Yeah the ends were 45 degree cuts glued at the corner. I didnt think it would do much structurally with weak joints like that. I figured one piece would have to be used all around in order to do anything significant. My father (structural engineer) agreed, but he wanted me to get more opinions...

No cross bracing whatsoever, and what i assume to be abs plastic. It was four pieces angle cut and glued together.

Posted this in the DIY section but i feel like no ones gunna see it :X I'll keep it short this time. Bought a 100 gallon tank on craigslist. Its a 19"x19"x6' tank thats 13mm glass. I completely removed the rim to clean hardwater buildup under it, and when i pried it off it broke off into the...

I leak tested it with the rim on before i ever began stripping the silicone. No leaks, but we'll see how it goes after its cleaned up and resealed haha, thanks tho!

Well thanks for the reply atleast haha, im at a loss so im trying to get as many opinions as possible.

Bought a 100 gal off craigslist, she was in pretty rough shape but i decided the price was right and i was willing to put in the effort. I'm completely resealing the tank cuz the previous owner had airline tubes siliconed to the corners and when i ripped them out it ruined the original seal...

*LONG BUT I FEEL THE DETAILS ARE NECESSARY* I have a group of 4 rosies that ive had for about 3-4 months now. Ive been trying to buy more cuz i know the minimum school size is 6, but my lfs has been out of stock every time i go. Originally i had them in my 20g tall with my paddletail newt...

Alright so ive come to the conclusion that I'm fully planting my new 100g tank. My lighting is not the best and im wondering whats possible in the realm of LED lights that will work well with a planted tank. Also suggestions as to plants that will work in hardwater (hardwater and high pH from...