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  1. Safe method to create holes in tupperware lid

    what type of container lids? if youre worried about toxins (i have no idea if it would) but, a drill would suffice. or use a hammer and a punch to poke holes. or even a knife (if youre careful).
  2. How much is too much water change

    i do (2) 40-60% WCs on all my tanks weekly. what size tank do you have? have you done a water parameters test on your tap water? i personally have high tap water pH so try to stay around 50%.
  3. I just started watching the Game of Thrones

    oh i already know ill re-watch this show to catch all the things i preassembly missed. its so intense i love it!
  4. I just started watching the Game of Thrones

    holy cow! this show is beyond fascinating and intriguing. i never watch things in the present... but boy am i annoyed i never started watching this show earlier. im not even half way through the 2nd season. WINTER IS COMING
  5. Oil film in betta breeding tank

    whats the size of the tank? you could place in the corner and the airstone will do its job on low flow. good luck my friend
  6. After a ammonia crisis

    welcome to fishlore! youre lucky you have the almighty mattgirl at your side! shes helped hundreds of us out and made us understand whats going on. Follow her instructions is my only advice, and youll figure it all out, trust me... shes a godsend to this forum.
  7. Change all filter media to piece of sponge: good decision?

    the recommendation to change the filter monthly is a money grab so you keep buying filters. i have tanks with filters over 6 months old, i just rinse in old tank water every water change. also, you can cut all that carbon out of your filter so it doesnt rupture when you ring it out in old tank...
  8. Blood parrot with Silver dollars?

    what size is your tank? silver dollars are a skittish fish when not in a school. 4-6 will probably be okay with a blood parrot. 75-125 gallon is probably needed to house those bad boys
  9. How long does it take for java moss to grow into a huge clump

    i have java moss in multiple tanks and its grown double in size and got more sphere(y) in the 60 days or so. i will be trimming in the next week and transfer to another tank. i absolutely love the way it looks. i give them 12 hours of light a day and may cut it down an hour or 90 minutes as GHA...
  10. What fish can I keep separately in a 10 gallon

    5 African dwarf frogs would be cool
  11. Signs betta fish is getting old?

    Yeah hunch is a better word choice. I notice it when he swims around sometimes. And the miss hitting his frozen bloodworms.
  12. Random tips

    i got the idea here some time ago, but using a colander for water changes is extremely helpful especially the ones with retractable arms. if you have sand substrate its an absolute most
  13. Signs betta fish is getting old?

    its made with a few different types of fish with peas and algae. nitrates have never been higher then 20ppm at any one time, looking back at my notebook that is confirmed. i do (6) 50% WCs a month.
  14. Signs betta fish is getting old?

    hes a red/pink half moon betta
  15. Signs betta fish is getting old?

    so i have 2 bettas in a 6 gallon divided tank. both were purchased from a big box pet store 5/6 months ago. so im assuming they were almost a year old. its a shame i bought them there, as my LFS has them at 1/3 the size i originally bought them at. ive noticed my male is starting to miss "hit"...
  16. Is there a way to attach a python to these faucets?

    for your sink does the head come part? if it does then yes there's adapters that would suffice. the shower head may be annoying as water will shoot 6 feet down toward the tub and make a messy mess. the facet looks like it has a insert, just a guess
  17. Do you fertilize every water change?

    quick question: Do you guys liquid fertilize every water change? i have easy green. and i do 2 water changes on multiple tanks a week and was wondering your process of fertilizing? should i still do it once a week on the same day? or should i replenish the water volume replaced with doses of...
  18. Sad day of fish keeping

    seems like it was out of your hands and also seems like you know what you're doing. sorry for your loss, its never easy. just keep being you, a great fish owner.
  19. Leaving for Vacation

    you could construct a piece of airline tubing held by some suction airline holders around the feeder. evaporated water may be an issue if youre gone long.
  20. Urgent help please!, first ammonia spiked, now nitrite spike!

    i would do a water change with prime as the conditioner. what's your tap water parameters? youre going to have to do multiple water changes a week to remove ammonia and nitrites till your tank cycles.
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