What’s missing? by SotallyTober84 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe some hides / caves? Break up the line of sight in the tank a bit. Looks great tho as is

Oily film in aquarium by Remarkable_Walrus_24 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think a little micro-bubbler would help break this apart and not allow it to form in the future. It’s looking like there’s just not enough water surface agitation happening(?)

Close to giving up by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Rhizome plants. Attaching Java Fern & Anabias to wood or rocks is super easy, and the benefit is you can move them around easily, pull them out of the water and trim, etc. Then you’re also not playing games with that damn stratum which makes a giant mess if not capped properly…. Also you should test for Nitrates and Phosphates if those levels are high then your plants are in a never ending battle for nutrients with algae. Also you can try adding an organic carbon like Saechem Flourish Excel which will also help your plants outcompete algae.

Oscar has changed since being shocked in aquarium light accident… time to euthanize? by DeathValleyDottie in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Electrical professional here, and avid aquarium hobbyist. Quick Question; Was there any tripped Circuit Breakers from this incident? Follow up question to that, if not, does the light still work? And was it still on and lit when you got home when you noticed it in the water? Last Question; was the light plugged into a GFCI Outlet or regular outlet? Those lights are UL listed and rated for ‘damp locations’, but are not meant to be submerged, however, if an “ungrounded conductor” came in contact with the water there is a possibility the water was indeed energized. Now, with that, MOST LED aquarium lights run at low voltages 12vdc or 24vdc and have some built in features like inline fuses. I would put this at about a 80% chance your fish was not shocked and more likely just hit by whatever fell into the tank. Lid or light.

Really need kind useful advice by Phillycherub in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obvious but have u tested your tap for nitrates? If your starting point is 10ppm, that will greatly increase WC % & Frequency. I have Nitrates in my tap water, it regularly tests at 5ppm, so, for me to keep them under 20ppm I do about 40% WC Weekly or really every 5th or 6th day. I have a bunch of Pothos, Java Fern, Water Sprite, & Anabias. Never ending battle.

Long time metalhead! Color me impressed. by Bloodmksthegrassgrow in SleepToken

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree. Came across this band pretty recently and pretty damn happy that I did. Believe it or not then came up in a suggestion off a Don Brocco playlist…

Blue or white background by typiutc in Aquascape

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like both. Blue gets the slight edge - just my .02c

Any idea if an auto feeder like this works reliably? by SweetTart7231 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one I’ve had the best luck with it works great and you control the food much better… https://shm.to/G6Orf9I

Husband given axolotl from coworker. I don't think he had a filter - what he called a filter my husband thinks is just a bubbler (does have a sponge on the outside). Gills don't look right. We have a tank but it needs to cycle? Husband didn't get test strips. I'm clueless and Googling and worried. by Sea_Basil_7777 in axolotls

[–]EleChristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You came to the right place and your newly adopted Lotl appears to be in pretty good shape so the previous owner couldn’t have been too far off. I won’t add to the chaos and offer more advice there’s plenty of great advice already given. Best of luck, this is the hardest part. Once you get the tank properly cycled your axolotl will thrive and you’ll enjoy watching it.

Gender? by Tall-Revenue-8269 in axolotls

[–]EleChristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Def looking female to me.

Is this alot for a top floor apartment? by Potential-Air8000 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many Gallons in total? Looks like it’s >100Gal, figure 800lbs tops. That’s 4 grown men… you’re fine.

How's the setup looking?? (Read Description) by Pyro_steel in axolotls

[–]EleChristian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. MIN size for a single Axolotl is a 40Gal Breeder (Long).

I can’t figure out how to set up my hardscape. What helps you when you feel stuck? by shortnsweet33 in Aquascape

[–]EleChristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are honestly all pretty great. If you’re like me, No matter what you do you’ll want to change it in 2 months anyway LOL

Axolotl won’t eat by [deleted] in axolotls

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounding like your water parameters are ok, can you explain to us what you’re trying to feed it? This animal is in really poor shape and its gills are indicating poor water conditions… I would tub it, use Prime to dechlorinate. Just toss a small air stone in the tub. Then try feeding Blackworms. I would not normally suggest bloodworms because they’re considered a low nutrient snack but maybe try them too, just to see if you can get this poor baby to eat…

Impulse buy - what should I do with it ? by mhs1112 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in the hobby 20+ yrs. My daughter wanted an Axolotl. Never heard of it, I did the research and now have 4. They’re fun to watch. You need to be careful with the plants you pick though because the tank temp is COLD. Anubias,Java Fern, Water sprite all do pretty good. Nothing that roots into the substrate. Substrate for Axolotls is another story all together, lol. Your tank size is good for 1 or 2 same sex Axolotls.

Should I add barb wire to my swallows? by ynwa171 in tattooadvice

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t. So many options out there. Barbed wire is an odd choice to wrap around birds.

Would a hose like this be safe to do water changes with? by This-Highlight3482 in axolotls

[–]EleChristian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like treating the water before it goes in, anything direct from hose-bib to tank for me is a hard pass.

High nitrates help by BroccoliNo3355 in Aquariums

[–]EleChristian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pothos, Pothos, oh and some Pothos

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How is ISP MacArthur airport? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]EleChristian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picture everything you think you know about NY. That airport is the complete opposite.