I actually use the 100ml packages of Purigen which come pre-bagged in a sealed bag. The holes are really small compared to the media bags that I have for when I used to occasionally run carbon in my filters. Since the Purigen granules are so small, I would probably go with a piece […]
I seems to me that I remember that I read somewhere that using Hydrogen Peroxide was a good way of cleaning the filters and was harmless to fish. I have very large deposits on my filters from the hard water in my area and would like clean my filter […]
Assuming you’re using a digital camera, there are a few things you can do. First off, digital cameras waste time focusing. Most digital cameras will focus when you half-press the shutter button and hold it in the half-pressed position. You will probably hear a beep when this is done successfully. So pick […]
Hiya Lenny, Started using Purigen as my filter media and it’s working great. Want to buy some extra bags to replace media when it gets dirty. What size bag 100 micron?, do you suggest? Do I need to buy the ones from Seachem or will any manufacturer’s bag do […]
I have been trying to get some good pics of my own freshwater tank. I keep rainbows and want to post some pics on a forum for identification purposes…
My question is: Is there a trick to getting pictures of really quick fish?
Jenn
It does depend For the fish themselves, accumulation of nitrates should indicate when a water change is required for the fishs’ sake. For the plants, that can be an entirely different story! There are many approaches to fertilizing and managing a planted tank. Some of them, in particular for […]
Hi all, I am wondering if the use of a another filters biofoam will hep also with the cycling proccess??? I seem to have low nitrites and fairly high ammonia … i am tempted to put a bit of ammocarb…. i do have a pair of mollies in the one gallon tank..
Salt didn’t work, I think he’ll die shortly. He’s lying on his side, breathing hard, and looks like his belly contains an air balloon that is about to explode. Looking at him makes me sad. I wanted to take him out of the water and end his suffering, but I thought I’ll […]
Internal bacterial infection. It’s what caused the pop-eye and is now causing the bloating.
Given your limited access to medicines, the best thing you can do for all of your fish is to make sure they have optimal conditions so they have less of a chance of getting sick in the first place. This […]
My plants were struggling for a while but now that i treat with flourish excel everyday they are doing much better. here is what i have (sorry but i’m really bad with scientific names): 2 amazon swords (one is much bigger than the other inspite of being planted at the same time) 2 […]