The black gold bag says .05% nitrogen, that’s it, nothing else added. It does have perlite in it, but I can scoop it out when it floats up to the surface. I went to the forum to look over instructions again, some people don’t wait it just depends on what fertilizers […]
Hi Ray
What sort of computer do you have (age, Mac or PC)
Problem like that could possibly be the ‘power supply’
Depending upon the age of the PC, it may be easier to buy a new PC. UNLESS you have someone near you that can help you, its relatively easy to replace the power supply if your […]
On a side note, I think I have stimulated my cory’s into spawning mode with all the cleaning’s I’ve done the last couple of days, they got 2 PWC’s yesterday (with gravel vac), and today their filter was cleaned so therefor the tank was refilled afterwards, lots of fresh water going in […]
Okay I didn’t use the sock, I used the giant filter bag instead that I got yesterday from marine depot. Wasn’t sure where it would work best in the filter so it’s at the top (last thing the water filters through). I will check the GH and KH tonight when I get […]
I have some information and links to several good articles about UGF filters on my article on “Filter Cleaning and Maintenance” on my blog.
Depending on your plans for the tank, UGF filters are still viable but they should probably be supplemented with other filtration and ALSO USE either powerheads or the intake tube from an […]
Would thin cotton socks work to put the crushed coral in? They are brand new just pulled out of the bag… I didn’t like the style and never wore them. I can use a zip tie to tie them shut.
Amber
Amber Berglund wrote: > > > Okay I will put some in one of […]
Okay I will put some in one of the giant filter bags and maybe fold it over or something for something to use for now, it’s time for a filter cleaning anyways, might as well add it while I’m in there LOL. How much more should I add since I put […]
Yes and no. While a higher KH and GH will often result in a higher pH, it isn’t automatic. For example, if you have a heavy bioload in a tank with lots of nitrifying bacterial action and decaying detritus putting out lots of carbonic acid and CO2, then your pH will be lower […]
Your tank should be cycled after 2 months, but then, an addition of ammonia should have been eliminated within 24 hours, unless perhaps the dead fish were not removed immediately which may account for your getting a reading. Then too, if this load had tended to be higher (organic waste breaking down at a […]
Floating the bag to first equalize the temperature has always been a major step in acclimating new fish, and while this first step should always be preferable (in this manner — floating) whenever possible, there are times when for various reasons (there may be too many fish in the bag, the fish is larger than […]