Recent content by Rafael Dilone

Yea at this point i will be keeping just these fish in the 75 So now for an updated fish list 6x Discus True Rummynose Tetra's(not sure on number) Cardinal Tetras(not sure on number) German Blue Ram The roseline barbs would be going in the 300 later when i move.

So i purchase two 10.5 inch brooder clamp light with porcelain socket. I purchased two of them for my 75 gallon and want to know what bulbs i can use to light my planted tank. At the moment i do not have space for a c02 system so would have to go low tech planted tank. The clamp lights are rated...

Many people say different things when it comes to Roseline Barbs. They would be capable of doing well in temperatures of 80-84 and they are now being tank raised. So the feasibility is there. The tank would be running on an Eheim classic and a Eheim Pro 3 with a UV sterilizer. Water changes will...

I am not a fan of aqueon quiet flows as they do a poor job in biological and mechanical filtration in comparison to its competitors. Once you throw away the cartridge on a monthly basis your remove such a large amount of beneficial bacteria colonized on that surface area. I think if you want a...

Well i currently have a 75 gallon tank that is a bit over a month into its cycle. The water test for pH at 6.6, ammonia at 0ppm, nitrite at 0ppm, and nitrate at .05ppm. So this is my current plan for the fish list 5x Discus 8x Roseline Barbs 4x Red Rainbows 4x Bosemani Rainbows 8x Male Congo...

I am currently setting up a 75 Gallon tank and looking at powerheads to purchase so i have adequate flow in the tank and leave little dead spots for algae to build up. I am currently looking at the Hydor nano pumps which produce 300GPH each. I am also running an Eheim Classic 2213 and Eheim Pro...

Well i have had this 75 gallon running for about 3 weeks now. It currently has a Eheim classic 250 only on it since i only have 2 bags of Eco-Complete in there. I have ordered 3 more bags of Eco-Complete. I am still wondering what light to put on the tank. I am going for a hi-tech planted tank...

I am currently running Seachem Matrix on it and the results are great. I will need to replace it in about 2-3 weeks. When i run out of the bulk i ordered i think Seachem Seagel would be better.

I thought of the same thing. Reason i been researching all the different kinds of GFO pellets/granules on the market. Most phosphate removing media is not worth your money in the long run since it needs replacement on a frequent basis. Worst case scenario i will just run it with high grade...

This is a very controversial topic in my opinion. Its overstock in the sense that the amount of waste being produced in the system can possibly not be broken down efficiently so it is not harmful for the fish. Also having a rena xp2 does not mean you can get away with monthly water changes with...

Well i have an unopen Phosban Reactor that i was wondering putting to use since i have minor phosphates in my 29 gallon planted aquarium. I was planning on running a bit of GFO(Granulated Ferric Oxide) in the chamber at a few grams with a compact eheim pump. The flow rate will be set at 60 gph...

If you really want something for algae control get otocinclus catfish. Very very small and does not grow. Low waste load and better algae eater than a pleco. But make sure you have some established algae prior to its addition so it does not starve to death. I know there are sinking wafers or...

I must agree with everyone else about the pleco situation.They just get too big and have a big bio-load. Betta in a tank that is this heavily stocked will require very high flow rate. While betta's like very low flow rate or will just struggle against the current. I hope that you have a great...

Its possible that you added all your fishes too quickly and caused an ammonia spike since the beneficial bacteria in the filtration which was in a cycled tank in the store handled a different waste load. Therefor its use to a set amount of waste and your fishes might of been more than it could...

I am having a real hard time finding a site that carries nice oak cabinet stands and canopies. I really want something nice since i have spent so much on the furniture in my living room and want it to blend in nicely. Any suggestion of reliable sites?