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Comment on What Aquarium plants are good for my 15 gallon tank? by hrh

hrh — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:59 +0000

Water wisteria is hardy and fast growing, therefore ideal in a tall tank. You’re looking at $2 for a bunch from any pet store.

Marimo moss balls are also a great addition. Just remember, the more plants you have, the less chance you’ll have of having algae blooms.
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Comment on What Aquarium plants are good for my 15 gallon tank? by I heart beets

I heart beets — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:16:59 +0000

anubias and crypts. A marimo ball would do well also.
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Comment on What Aquarium plants are good for my 15 gallon tank? by !There is no cure for ignorance!call a vet!

!There is no cure for ignorance!call a vet! — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:44:59 +0000

Java fern its hardy grows well and needs low lighting and hard to kill.
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Comment on What Aquarium plants are good for my 15 gallon tank? by Maxwell

Maxwell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:32:59 +0000

I would recommend bamboo. its a nice addition to an aquarium. (be aware they can get pretty tall though).
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Comment on How to make homemade aquarium decorations? by Dillon Smith

Dillon Smith — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:03:22 +0000

no poisoning and soak in hot boiling water for 30

Comment on How to make homemade aquarium decorations? by Katie Crocker

Katie Crocker — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:54:11 +0000

You can use coffee mugs,cups,soap holders,rocks from
Outside if you clean them good.PVC pipes,just look around for things your fish would find interesting

Comment on Will E.M. Erythromycin kill my white snail and my four plants? by magicman116

magicman116 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:34:49 +0000

The Erythromycin shouldn’t harm your snail or your plants at all. Of course, as I’m sure you know it has practically wiped out your cycle at this point, but that really couldn’t be helped. 4 days is rarely enough to insure you have killed all of the disease causing bacteria in a case of bacterial disease in a tank. Usually a course of 7-10 days is recommended. Erythromycin is sensitive to light and will be broken down in your tank would be the reason for the daily dosing and the small final water change.

I would recommend continuing the treatment in your tank for at least 7 days (total) and watching the ammonia levels very closely as your cycle will start all over again. Small water changes to control the ammonia should be done right before adding the daily dose of EM.

Hope that helps and if I can help further, please don’t hesitate to email me.

ADDITION: I would suspect the reason your Platys are hanging on the surface is due to a rise in the ammonia levels in the tank. THe EM has killed not only the bad bacteria, but also the good. Given that I would suggest a 50% water change before the next dose and a 25% before each additional dose until the 7 day treatment is up. From then on, change water as needed to keep the ammonia in check until the cycle restarts in a week or two.

Comment on How to Reef Aquarium Maintenance Part 3 – Weekly Tasks by newyorksteelo

newyorksteelo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:43:45 +0000

@MetsRamsFan Good luck. Would like to see how your 80g tank looks with this fixture and if your corals are fairing well. I have added the Sol Blue to my 90g tank and already lost 2 specimens. I have a lot to talk about that fixture in some upcoming videos. Stay tuned.

Comment on How to Reef Aquarium Maintenance Part 3 – Weekly Tasks by raulgocubs

raulgocubs — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:02:35 +0000

Hello there mr steelo. I see that you have your hammer coral set up on the live rock in this tank and also on ur nano tank. I thought hammer corals were supposed to be placed at the bottom?

Comment on How to Reef Aquarium Maintenance Part 3 – Weekly Tasks by newyorksteelo

newyorksteelo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:58:54 +0000

@raulgocubs Hammer corals are found in many different parts of the ocean and at different depths. I have one in the bottom and another on the middle of the tank (not at the very top). Best place to start is at the bottom and then you can work your way up after the Hammer properly acclimates to your lighting. Hope this helps. Good luck.