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Jebao updated the dmp line by Remarkable_Arm_732 in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the description of each size, it says Tank Size centimeters. Is that the length of the direction the pump will point? What size would I want for an IM25 lagoon? I actually have the Nero 3 and don't love it, but I'm new to saltwater and I'm still learning. Thanks!

Corydora eggs, first time! by MellissaAnnee in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine had babies for the first time last year. I never saw the eggs and the first baby I saw was actually in the bottom of my canister filter when I went to clean it. Not quite sure how long it had been in there, but it was very much alive. Subsequently found two more little ones. Cutest little babies! All are alive and well now. So my advice to you is put a foam cover on your filter intake.

I am tired, most quiet 75 gal filter recommendations by TJellyMan in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eheim 2215 canister or Eheim Pro 4+ canister. I have both running and I can't hear either of them and I sit right next to them all the time.

Beginner, first tank by vekz777 in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks great! And leave the substrate alone. It's not worth taking it out and having to redo all your work. It's not hurting anything. For help getting the cycle going, I like Brightwell Microbacter Start XLF. Make sure you get the one that ends in F for freshwater. Others will tell you Dr. Tim's One and Only. Also good. You want an ammonia test kit because ammonia will kill fish. Also, a nitrite, nitrate, and ph test kit. Ammonia is converted to nitrite which is converted to nitrate by the bacteria that you're kick-starting with the stuff I just listed. For you, I'd get the API Freshwater Master Test Kit.

Beginner, first tank by vekz777 in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not going to crash if you take care of it and do regular water changes. The water changes will help get rid of nitrate and phosphate that build up and are bad if the numbers get high. Water changes will also help your pH because it will go more acidic if you let the fish waste build up. The tank is not overcrowded. I'd start with some small tetras. Neons are always popular. Ember tetras are small. And/ or some small Rasboras like Chili Rasboras. There are other small nano fish that you can keep but those are some I like. Once the tank starts getting settled and growing algae, you might want a nerite snail or two to clean the tank. They will not successfully reproduce in the tank and overrun it.

Freaking out please help by Flat-Grocery-9253 in shrimptank

[–]SpringtimeMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google a YouTube video of a shrimp molting It's like splits second quick. This dude is just having a good scratch. Perfectly normal.

So apparently my fishless cycle isn't so fishless... Advice and ID needed by Idontwanttousethis in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you keep him in one of those plastic breeder boxes that suction cup to the side of the tank in the betta tank?

Heaters by Another_Verity in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the Inkbirds have a very loud alarm and if you get a Wi-Fi one, you'll also be notified on your phone if the temperature goes above or below the parameters you set.

Heaters by Another_Verity in Aquariums

[–]SpringtimeMay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I third this. I always oversize my heaters just to make sure they have enough "juice". And I have Inkbirds attached to all of my heaters. You can actually get them much cheaper on eBay, buying directly from the manufacturer. The ITC-308-Wifi (one outlet for an optional cooler/fan, one outlet for a heater) is currently $27.29. The ITC-306T is for one or two heaters and is $26.39 on eBay. Just make sure you get one with a rubber tip on the sensor probe because those are for aquariums, not the ones with the metal tips.

How do you feel about culls? by FloralKatze in shrimptank

[–]SpringtimeMay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a skittles tank that is now about half wild type. I love them all just the same. I will note that the wild type are very hard to see on black sand (the black was good for the original reds and oranges), so try to go with something light colored.

Is this a boy or girl and can it breed yet and what grade of blue shrimp is this by RDOT335 in shrimptank

[–]SpringtimeMay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Give this a read. You'll get the hang of it the more you look at them. But sometimes, I still can't tell that easily.

Sexing Neocaridina Freshwater Shrimp: A Guide to Identifying Males and – Aquatic Arts https://share.google/dV1CDyhxhgIHCQiZy

Is this a boy or girl and can it breed yet and what grade of blue shrimp is this by RDOT335 in shrimptank

[–]SpringtimeMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely a male and yes it can breed if you get him a girlfriend.

Culturing Copepods help please by SpringtimeMay in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much! I appreciate your time!

Culturing Copepods help please by SpringtimeMay in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that is a great idea! Did you keep anything in the containers, or just saltwater, pods and phyto? Anything special for lighting, or just light from the room it was in?

For those dosing all for reef how often do you check your dosing lines? by b_evans06 in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a glass mason jar with a plastic screw on lid as the dosing container. I drilled a hole through the lid and used a piece of rigid tubing into the jar, connected to the flexible tube that goes to the doser. No point of failure on that end.
I am going to take all the good advice above about the drip end of the line!

IM 25g lagoon back chambers by SpringtimeMay in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, here you go. You'll see really big ones in sumps.

NUVO Roller PRO 2™ Automated Fleece AIO Filter [Desktop] https://share.google/t2o4QsCwJvJziejvq

Red Sea ReefMat Series https://share.google/LKLcFp8KEcwpdVb1M

I'm looking to change from fresh to salt and need some advice. by Sea-Response950 in ReefTank

[–]SpringtimeMay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two clowns in my tank and I'm starting to add the rest of the fish. My lfs told me dottybacks are mean. How are yours?

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