The last tests were all done in the evening just before lights out. I just did a test for pH this morning after the lights had been on for a couple hours (I forgot to do it before the lights came on). The pH was 7.2 this afternoon. What will cause the […]
The rise from 6.8 pH to 7.0 pH over the course of a full day is nothing to worry about. That is the most you would ever want to change your pH as an immediate change but it’s OK when fluctuating that much through the course of a day. In fact, it’s not […]
Thanks Byron,
That is a great picture of the 33gallon, although at first glance the Cardinal Tetra is the only fish I saw - I had to zoom in to count the other 11. I was expecting a “crowded” tank after reading your message. I’d like to have several dozen Tetras in my 55g eventually,I’m […]
Asking: $1000 OBO
Up for sale is a complete 55 gallon Reef tank system. Including all the lighting, filters and other components you may need. I recently dismantled this system because I was moving and needed to downsize tanks. All components are working and in good condition. No livestock included. […]
I accidentally bought the wrong kind of bulbs, I bought the kind I use in the 125 gallon tank hood and while it’s nice to have spairs handy I had planned on replacing the actinics in the 55 gallon community tank.
I was looking at the right kind of bulbs this time and they […]
At first glance, these look fairly good, but then it’s really hard to say as they can’t be seen properly. The lighting is coming from the top (or top — rear) and there’s no lighting on the side. I seem to see what appears to be some silver in the bellies of at […]
You should cut the full lighting back to 8 hours for now… and if you continue to have algae problems, maybe even a shorter time period. 8 hours of full lighting is plenty for most plants and especially for your easy to grow floating plants. The actinics should be turned off completely. […]
Both Ray and I stated you should start with the Furan Two immediately. If that doesn’t do the trick and if it starts looking to be bacterial (Flexibacter Columnaris), then the added antibiotic, Kanamycin, might be needed but from looking at your pics, I do not see any of the tell-tale redness associated with […]
Some of my finds:
55 gal tank, wood stand, gravel, hood with light and 2 goldfish $100.00
55 gal tank, wood stand, gravel, hood with light, heater, HOB filter $125.00
29 gal tank, wood stand, undergravel filter, hood with light $25.00
20 gal high tank, hood with light FREE
I also look for deals.
Pam
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Hi Amber,
What kind of lights do you have? I believe the right light is the most important factor and the other parameters will make a big difference too, pH GH KH TDS temp. etc., Do you have test kits especially for the Iron (Fe) you are supplementing? The kind of plants you can keep will […]