Recent content by Caliban

If you only have plastic plants, then I would just scrub it off. I find it to be easier than trying to eradicate it. Guppies also like to eat algae, so I would potentially leave some behind on the back or side walls for them to eat. If you do go the blackout route, I don’t believe it would harm...

I keep mine in a high flow environment and they do fine. They seem to like to hang out in the flow, even though they can go places where the flow is lower.

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I have had this happen before. I determined that it isn’t bad, just unsightly. I believe it is some sort of biofilm that grows in the hoses. I guess you could try cleaning the hoses? I’ve never really been that bothered by it, but I get that it’s unsightly.

Hello everyone! I’m looking in to having a friend print me some things for my tanks on their 3D printer. I was wondering what filaments are safe for aquarium use? I have heard the PLA can be ok temporarily, and that it’s nontoxic. I’ve also heard that you should only use PETG in aquariums...

Thank you! I’m probably going to see if it stops tonight, but I might buy a new tank. If I can find the source of the leak, if it exists, I’m probably going to try to fix it. We shall see!!!

Hi all! I have a 60 gallon freshwater tank that has had persistent water underneath it today. I don’t really know how old the tank is, as I got it used. I’m apprehensive to jump to conclusions, as it is fully stocked so resealing it would be a pain. It has reflooded itself about four times over...

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I was mostly talking about bioload, and 1 angel is usually fine. I’m just saying I have a larger bioload than your plan

Most likely? I have a sixty gallon with somewhat similar stocking, but 2 angels. I’d ask some other people though, as I am not always sure on stocking stuff.

A single angel will most likely be perfectly fine. However, I did see that you only have 1 false julii, and 2 Venezuelan cories. Both of these species need to be in groups of at least 5 of their kind. Were you planning on getting more of each?

Do you have any male guppies in with her, or have you in the past? She very well may be pregnant. How long has she looked like this?

I had something similar to this happen on a Rasbora of mine, and I cured it with methylene blue. I did direct application every day, and within a week it completely vanished. It has not come back since.

This girl was walking by at 6 am. They like it here, as there are many deer.

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