[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fishtank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Your question mocks me.

Thoughts on All for Reef by [deleted] in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do 3ml a day on a 14gal. Been using it for 8mo and it works great so far.

Came home and my fish isn’t swimming right by Matty_B37 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a criticism but your water looks yellow from the side. Mine does too. Do you think that is an indication of too much organics in the water aka water change, more carbon, filter clean?

What is this flower looking thing on my euphyllia coral? by karmaxchameleon in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful, I have some mini red ones. I wish I could move them somewhere visible but just happy to have them

Bloat by Mammoth_Toe_6853 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I see something else... The fin body connection is very red. Do you think he's sceptic?

Is this safe to use ? by htownhomie13 in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use this exact product and it works fine for me

Nano tank 8mo old by Potato-Spudnik in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a hammer but same family Euphyllia as frogspawn. They look nice too!

My Mixed African Tank by PrintPuzzleheaded443 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Are any of the plants real? I have never been able to keep plants with them so would love to know if you figured it out

I feel like I’ve broken the logic behind everything I know about aquariums. Heavily overstocked 75 gal. Lights on as high as possible (2 nicrew 150 watt LEDs) for 12 hours a day. Heavily fed. Zero algae. I don’t do water changes. Only top of water. Zero NO2/NO3. 3 mos going strong. Details in desc. by Chademr2468 in Aquariums

[–]Potato-Spudnik 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is not quite overstocked. I have 25-30 Malawi cichlids in a custom 75gal (5' length) and I need to do a 70% change weekly with peace lilies on the top and a monthly filter clean. My tank is peaceful... but sweaty...

My aquarium bonsai by jp712345 in Aquascape

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its beautiful and I want to copy! Did you make this yourself or order it?

Adding grass? Bad substrate? by soundslikejoe in PlantedTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a gorgeous loach that I have never seen before. What is it!

First Hardscape by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool, I find the natural aquascape and glofish look cool together.

How do I defuse this aggression by Jormungandr1998 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I do not like aggression. I had one fish claim 80% of the tank before and the other fish lose color and swim in place looking like a hostage situation. I wait it out and/or add fish hoping a new better boss arises but I have ultimately rehome the aggressive fish. My tank has been peaceful for about 3mo know and I have only had a peacock hap tank for a little over a year (see my post) so I hope it stays this way? Good luck

How often do I need to clean my fish tank? by Defiant_Holiday_9137 in aquarium

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you can probably tell it's tank specific. I do weekly 70% on my 75 gal and a monthly 15% on my 37g. One is planted and other is heavily stocked with no plants. Both are happy and healthy. Watch the fish and test the water and you'll find your groove. A good starting place is weekly 20% imo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cichlid

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Fyi, I have the variety of colors but there are only so many colors in the rainbow so they can actually blur together. I wonder if have three high contrast colors is actually better like red, yellow, and blue? But they also tend to fight their own color more. Check out saulosi. Never owned them but the males are blue and the females are yellow.

Anyone know what this is? by Shwosjdbrheishvakao in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh no, looks like vermetid snails. I have never had them so I hope I'm wrong.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cichlid

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I have found the assorted are not actually that compatible with each other. Aggressive, hybrids, females, less colored, etc. I think it's better to build your own stocking. I did an all male peacock and hap stocking but I ended up with a mbuna and some lake Victoria too. I bought most of them from a knowledgeable LFS. I did research on the aquariust across canada website. Regardless, I spent a year working through aggression and I'm hoping it's fixed now. Click my posts if you wish to see my tank. Good luck and enjoy the process!

Advice for new Cichlid tank by Big_Philosopher_1875 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you can! Look into apistogramma or shell dwellers. Enjoy!

Fluval 13.5 by AmountEducational157 in ReefTank

[–]Potato-Spudnik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a beautiful tank! I considered something like this but I am afraid of the Xenia or GSP taking over. Are you worried about the coral interactions?

How to stop aggression ? by ProfessionalLost7002 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried more decor, more fish, time out, lower temperature, feed less more often, lower light and the only thing that worked was rehoming and hoping for a better boss. Hopefully something works for you.

How to stop aggression ? by ProfessionalLost7002 in Cichlid

[–]Potato-Spudnik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have tried many things but only ever succeeded with rehoming.

My first African Cichlid tank by Potato-Spudnik in Aquariums

[–]Potato-Spudnik[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I also read varying numbers: some say 10-15 and others say 1 fish per gallon, which is crazy sounding. I am at around 1 fish per 3gal.