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    new yoyo loach owner

    I was at my local Petco and saw a fish I have never seen before . I asked the what these were and was told they were zebra loaches . I bought 2 and got them home. After doing some research , I found that these were not zebra loaches but Yoyo loaches . ( not that it matters to me ) I...
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    Just thought I would post on my cardnials

    Well is has been awhile since I last posted so I thought I would share . About 5 months ago I reset up my 20 gal long , with eco complete , Finux planted plus , 2 fluval C-3 filters . Cycled the tank with one platy and one sword tail all went smooth . Got some plants couple of swords (...
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    Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer

    well I just got a Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer by aa aquarium . So I thought I would post on it . I got interested in it as I was having cloudy water and I am in the middle of a ich heat treatment . Wanted to see if what I read about these were true . Unit was...
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    amazing Nertie snail story

    About 2 weeks ago I drove to petsmart and bought a zebra nerite snail . In fact I covered 5 petsmart locations to see all the snails and only one had a tiger . So I got the little guy . Now fast forward a week , I notice I am not seeing my snail , where is my snail ? So I decide , seeing that...
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    plant advice

    Greatings ! I have a 20 gallon long tank and have reciently started to get it going . I have a funnex planted plus for lighting , and am using eco complete . What I am looking for are ideas on good plants to get that would not be too demanding , or overtake my small setup. Not realy looking...
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    Giving it another go round two

    I have been out of the hobby for about 6 months . I don't know if anyone remembers me but that's unimportant . I started out doing alright , I had a 20 Gal long , a Finnex Planted+ 24/7 SE , 2 fluval C-4 filters ( running low setting) seachem florite substraight , asorted low maintance...
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    For Sale: 20 long aquarium combo

    I am looking to get out of the hobby so Here is what I got bear in mind this is availavle for local Indianapolis , In pick up only ! Here is what I got 20 gallon long aquarium A nice stand for it 30 inch planted plus special edition LED light 30 inch Coralife HO 2 bulb aquarium light 30 inch...
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    what happened ? My beta DOA

    I have , or should say , I had a beta . He was a stunning fish and got along well with everyone in my tank . That , as I undersatnd it , is rare . So last night I get home , and He is just hanging up at the top :( looking close to the end . He had given no sighns of any problems , His fins...
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    feeding question

    ok I just got some new fish , one rubber lipped pleco , and some Ottos :cool: So I know that these like veggies so I blanched some zuicuini . I pealed it , deseeded it , and boiled it for 3 min . but they just ignore it :huh: what am I doing wrong ? I am liking the ottos , as soon as...
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    ditching the glass top and airstone

    I was noticing that my finnex planted plus SE did not seem to be getting all that much light thru to my 20 gal long . did not seem right so I tryed it with out the glass cover and wow the tank is noticably brighter . One reason I kept a glass top is because the airstone would cause water to get...
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    nerite snails is this normal ?

    Hello , say I have 2 of these snails . Since changing the substraight from plain old gravel to florite , these snails are way less active . It is common now to see them bury themselfs in the substraight for hours at a time . Used to be that they were very active . I do change the water once a...
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    my pest snail nightmere

    I do not know how it happened or exactly when but somehow , someway , I got some pest snails . They were relentless , I would spend time picking them out . They were even inside the filter box ! :banghead: I have a 20 Gal long that had 2 anubias nana , and 3 java ferns doing ok with regular...
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    oh no my finnex 24/7 bit the dust

    rats my beloved finnex 24-7 planted light bit the dust . dang thing would not see the remote . Remote Is working as I confirmed it with my cell phone camera . Kinda weird because if I unplugged the light overnight , then powered it back up, it would see the remote , I could do 2 or 3 comands...
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    Otos feeding

    hello , I have a few ottos that are awesome , cleaned up all my alge but now the alge is all gone ! Concerned that they may not get enough to eat as their bellies are not quite as plump as before . I already know that sinking food is available but I am wanting the best so I am looking for...
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    For Sale: Elive LED track Light

    I have a E Live 30 inch LED track light for sale . I got this for a planted tank but found it not good enough IMO would be fine for a non Planted tank . I have only used this for about a week so it is in very good condition . I will include 5 extra " modules" at no extra cost have over $100...
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    New German Blue rams question

    Hello, I ordered 3 GBR from Live aquaria , a on line fish store . My 1st time buying fish on line . Pertty cool because in 24 hrs I had my order ! They came packed in a box , inside the box was a styrofoam box . Then that was filled with styrofoam peanuts , and finally a bag of stuff that was...
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    Fluval Cycle

    I saw this at my local petco , Fluval Cycle bio booster . Seeing that the brand name was "Fluval" I thought I would give it a shot. Also They have the cutiest German blue ram I been eyeballing but seeing my new tank is not cycled no way am I buying Him but I want to sooo bad! LOL So anyway...
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    my new Finnex Planted+ 24/7

    I am excited ! :dance: I just bought a Finnex Planted+ 24/7 from amazon for my 29 gallon planted tank . I saw all the features of this light and was blown away I just ordered it so I will have it xmas eve . I am hoping all the reviews of this light hold up . Right Now I am running 2...
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    fish in a 29 gallon

    already making plans for my tank a new 29 gallon planted tank :) looking at getting some blue german rams , some cardnial tetras ,and some Otocinclus Catfish. I am using the guide ( fishless cycle gide here ) to get the ball rolling . I have been reading about rams , seems that it is best ony...
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    E Live LED Track Light

    Wanted to share my experience with this light Elive | Lighting | LED Module Track Light | Elive Products I was at my local pet store , they had a dollor a gallon sale on aquariums so I bought a 29 gallon , she also sold me on what I though was a cool product a Elive track light . Well last...
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    Fluval C4

    I just started to set up a new aquarium , it is a 29 gallon . I am thinking of using 2 fluval C4 filters and turning them down to slow , question is this over kill ? I know that these are rated for much larger tanks
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    Just Joined

    just wanted to say hello to all :)
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