I just wanted to post an update on this…
I got the supplies (they took quite a bit longer than I thought with the web order) and got right to cutting the poly-pad. It is *very* nice, thick material, especially compared to the biobag I was using! I was able to make a continuous […]
2008 Aquatic Gardeners Convention
We are proud to announce that the 2008 AGA Aquatic Gardeners Convention will be held the weekend of November 14-16th 2008, at the Atlanta Sheraton, within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium (http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/).
Takashi Amano is making his third appearance at an AGA convention, including both a lecture and […]
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 […]
Salt is always reliable to fall back on, in may cases, as a natural remedy. While I’m not advocating this additional additive as a sure- cure for Pop-Eye, some people also have good results using Epsom salts at a minimum rate of 1/8 tsp. per 5 gallons, progressively increasing it also, […]
Mike, I really wasn’t quite sure where to interject this note since I’m replying to Robb — but I’m also relieved to hear that these fish aren’t “swimming with the fishes” (aren’t in a fatal environment). I suppose it should be further pointed out that it is not to be […]
What is your pH out of the tap? You may or may not need Cichlid Lake Salt. And there may be less expensive alternatives if you do.
I keep Malawi Mbuna as well as Calvus and Lamprologus Caudopunctatus from Lake Tanganyika.
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From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robb Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:29 […]
It was made to my understanding that I needed to use Cichlid Lake Salt. I use some by a company Seachem, beyond that I don’t do anything else except use Prime on water changes.
Hearing that is a major relief.
What you have is a Freshwater tank, despite the addition of the cichlid salts. Sometimes these can be considered trace elements.
Now on to the pump problem. Is this a filter for filtration or a water pump for circulation?
Either way a sponge on the intake can keep it from clogging.
As far as filters […]
Jimmy,
How old is your home? Do you still have metal plumbing (copper, etc.) or one of the plastics (pvc, pe, etc.)? While making the water a little harder may or may not be needed for your fish, it may not be needed for you/your home…. although, personally, I prefer harder water to soft […]
Hi, I tried the Hagen CO2 kit(fermentation method) until I discovered my fish gasping for air. Since then I’ve been using Seachem Flourish Excel. I’m happy with the results. This does not affect the pH,KH either.
The fermentation method is the cheapest but you do not have much control on it. You […]