Becky

I recieved my order from http://theplantguy.org/ The plants were healthy, in perfect condition and I am very happy with how they look in my tank. Shipping was quick, and I recieved free shipping becasue I spent over $50. I'm very pleased!

I am planning on setting up my new 36 gallon bowfront as a Walstad tank. Just gathering up some materials, replacing the light in the hood, and reading everything I can, and watching utube videos.

I am excited to give this a try.

I just placed an order with this guy: http://theplantguy.org/

I will let you know how it goes. I sent him an e-mail and he answered my newbie questions right away.

Becky

Can you tell me if the dry start method would work for a low tech, no CO2 tank?

Thank you.

Hey, I'm just getting back into the hobby.

I've aquired a 75 gallon tank and light hood that sits on top of the tank. unfortuneatly there was not a glass top with the tank. Nor a center brace, or a plastic strip or any kind of plastic frame around the top of the glass.

Is there anything I can do? The flourescent lights would be totally exposed to the water and I do not want that. Are there any kind of repair kits that are available?

I can post a pic if needed.

Becky

I have a cracking stand. The front two corners are coming apart, I only have a pic of the left side.

I am draining the tank now, and will put the fish into Rubermaids.

Any advice here?

Tank is level, and its been set up since Sept. of '08.

Thanks,

Becky

And since I can't seep to upload anything here, please see pics at my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17908830@N00/...eted=1477412038

There is a pic of the crack, tank and canopy. Just in case I decide to sell the darn thing.

How many Synodontis Petricolas should be in there? Can I try other bottom feeders and what do you recommend?

Eventually I will have 10 Yellow labs, 12 Pseudotropheus saulosi and 10 Metriaclima callainos if I can find them.

Thanks,

Becky

Possibly, I see there is a bit of a lip around the top of the tank, about a 1/4" or so. Might work. I'll take some measurements into a glass shop.

I bought a used tank (Thanks, sharuq1) complete with 50+ cherry shrimp. I knew when I bought it the light was not working because the ballast is wrecked. I suspect due to the super condensation that I'm getting under the lid. Has anyone figured out a fix for this? I can replace the electrical stuff under the hood, but I think it won't last long because its just going to get soaked in a few days.

If I use silicone around the little plastic cover, I won't be able to replace light bulbs, etc. So any ideas? I've e-mailed AquaGiant but so far no response.

Thanks.

If/when your saulosi's breed, they will be very agressive towards the other two groups.

Fair enough. Do you have any suggestions as to what species will fit with the saulosis?

Alright, how does this look:

5 Aulonocara stuartgranti

6 Pseudotropheus saulosi

6 Labidochromis caeruleus

I know this is a mixed malawi set up, but I think it will be very nice. If I wanted to add some red to the mix, what would you suggest? Also, what should the m/f ratio be?

Thanks,

B

Well that settles it, I'll be doing the half-assed approach. I will make sure there are plenty of hidey holes, and hope for the best. I am far to occupied with kids (we have 7 of them) and such to commit to any kind of "program".

Thanks for your help!

I might like to breed them. But I am concerned with hybrids as I don't want junk fish that no one wants. No offense to those who love their hybrids Also, do I need multiple grow out tanks, and all that? I've only got the 90, a 30, an empty 20 and a 10. Maybe I don't have time to raise the fry. How much time/work is involved. Will they survive in the main tank?

Becky ..... one thing that you will need to decide, is if you want to actively breed any of these mbuna?

If you simply want good color throughout, then that will limit your choices, as most of the mbuna species are

dimorphic, with most of the females being quite drab color wise. As previously stated, A lot of this is going to boil down to personal preference.

I would love stocking suggestions. I am trying to learn the Latin names, but it can be a little overwhelming. I am interested in a mildly aggressive set up. I've been studying the Spencer Jack's list, and then checking in a book about species compatability, but I find I am nearly lost. I've tried asking for advice at pet stores, but I find sometimes employees are either too busy, or they just don't know about anything other than "1"/gallon".

I'd also like to go to an auction somewhere, but there again, I'd have no idea what to purchase unless I get some advice before hand.

so, help?

Thanks.

Well I'm just setting up my 90 gal tank. No fish yet, but two AC 300 filters I had running on my heavily stocked (guppies)30 gallon for two months, black sand, and yes, lava rock piles.

But then I was reading lava rock may be too sharp for cichlids, so I thought I'd better ask some experts before I think about adding the fish.

Also, do I need more than two AC 300s on this tank?

I am interested in a mbuna tank, and was planning to go with one of cookie cutter plans: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_75g.php

I want lots of color, and interest since this tank has replaced our TV's place of honor in the upstairs living room.

So what do you think?

Thanks,

Becky

Thanks to both of you, gentlemen.

Becky

I'm hoping to construct undergravel jets for my 90 gallon and am trying to figure out what I need. Some sites say "submersible pump", others say"use power heads".

Has anyone made UGJ? And what supplies did you specifically use?

Type real slow now, I'm sorta dense when it comes to DIY.

Thanks,

Becky

Just out of curiosity, I was wondering how much salt people generally added to their guppy tank. I use a tablespoon per 5 gallons.

Becky

Thanks everyone!

I forget what he's called.

Anyone help?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17908830@N00/

Thanks!

Becky

I just noticed a couple of hydra attached to the glass in one of my tanks.

Are they harmful? Should I do anything about it?

Will apple snails eat them?

Thanks,

Becky

I see a few white spots on my neons. They've been in the tank for two months and I noticed the ich today when I did a water change.

I have sucessfully treated ich before with the salt/heat method, but that was in a non-planted tank with no invertabrates.

I care about my apple snails and loaches and don't want to harm them with salt.

Should I remove the fish and treat them in a different tank? Should I rempve the snails and treat the planted tank? I have a couple of tanks that are cycled and fishless right now.

Thanks for any help!

Becky

Someone in town is selling an old 33 gal with wood stand, glass tops, a crappy light, a Fluval 201 (I have no idea how to use one), an AC 301 powerhead, and various fake plants and gravel (the fugly kind).

How much should I offer?

Thanks,

Beck

Or can I just kind of let it float? It won't stay in the flourite.

Thanks,

Becky