I am installing a circulation pump on my 30gal freshwater tank. The pump is sized to the tank. Where would be a good place to install it Is it better a couple of inches below the water or 5 or 6 inches below water level...
I noticed a couple of days ago one of my Yellow Tail Aceis had a couple of white spots on its body. I of course was concerned right away, but wasnt convinced it was ich just yet. But there were other signs of it (multiple fish flashing (though some of this is normal) etc. Anyway today the 1 fish in question has more white spots, and also 1 of the spots looks like a tiny thread hanging from its body, so... Here we go. I have already started the process of slowly heating up the aquarium (125 gallo...
Hi all! As I said in my intro thread, all I can do for now is plan. I figured a great way to do that is to ask for some advice. Much of my knowledge comes from a combo of TFH magazines I read when I was younger and the book "The Marine Reef Aquarium," by Phillip Hunt. So having never previously attempted a reef tank, my thoughts are that I want to have a larger tank so the parameters are easier to manage and I can keep a fair few colorful species without too much trouble shooting. So I...
Hello all! It has been quite a while since I last visited these parts. I started my real fascination with fish back when I was 13 or 14. Im 21 now and it has been a very long time since Ive kept fish. When I was younger I had a tendency not to do things correctly when it came to fish keeping. My parents didnt really understand the process and Id end up overstocking freshwater tanks and tanks werent usually properly cycled before fish came into the picture. As I got older and read about the proce...
I recently purchased this tank with stand from OfferUp. I have cleaned the glass and now am working on the silicone seals. I am new to resealing tanks. I need guidance. Do people help reseal tanks for a fee Not sure if thats a service that would exist in my area or if it even exists at all. The following are pictures of the tank and location (moved away from the wall about a foot for cleaning).http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/Betta ... sort=3&o=7http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/Betta ... s...
I recently purchased this tank with stand from OfferUp. I have cleaned the glass and now am working on the silicone seals. I am new to resealing tanks. I need guidance. Do people help reseal tanks for a fee Not sure if thats a service that would exist in my area or if it even exists at all. The following are pictures of the tank and location (moved away from the wall about a foot for cleaning).http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/Betta ... sort=3&o=7http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/Betta ... s...