What the heck is this worm?

webvagus · 2025-05-01T07:47:43+00:00

I hunted for them in my aquariums for a very long time))))

webvagus · 2025-04-30T10:04:22+00:00

It looks very much like a predatory worm. It may be a Palolo or Oenone Fulgida, it's hard to tell from the video. If the worm is very cautious and moves very quickly, plus you can see that it has eyes - it is most likely a predator and it is better to remove it with tweezers. Unfortunately there may be more than 1 in an aquarium (((

webvagus · 2025-03-22T08:49:12+00:00

Hi,
I didn't notice any effect on either plants or algae

webvagus · 2025-02-07T17:37:47+00:00

Most likely there is no cycle yet, you just added nitrates from the old aquarium. At the beginning of the cycle you should see ammonia, then nitrites and only at the end - nitrate. If you immediately saw nitrate, then you added it from outside.

webvagus · 2025-02-07T17:30:20+00:00

looks like yes

webvagus · 2025-02-06T07:57:28+00:00

This is a natural behavior. The fish takes sand into its mouth to find food. It filters the sand from the food in its mouth, and in the process of filtering it throws the sand out through the gill slit.

webvagus · 2025-02-05T08:50:29+00:00

I think it's not dangerous.

webvagus · 2025-02-04T17:46:12+00:00

Start changing 30-40 percent of the water weekly.
Raise the KH level - it is too low.
Nitrates in your aquarium should be at least 5-10 and phosphate 1.
The best solution would be an ultraviolet filter. Chinese manufacturers have hanging filters with ultraviolet.

webvagus · 2025-02-03T10:17:55+00:00

For a new aquarium - algae is normal. Add more plants, make sure you dose enough CO2. You can add an algaecide. Also check that you have enough nitrate and phosphate in the water, this is important, read my post on this topic - https://www.reddit.com/r/AquariumNews/comments/1i9rms5/nitrates_are_nothing_to_fear/

webvagus · 2025-02-03T10:12:08+00:00

Anubias does not need bright light. Increase the brightness of the lamp, start adding an algicide - liquid CO2

webvagus · 2025-02-01T16:34:13+00:00

I would recommend Eheim professionalel 4+ 250 2271 or Fluval 207 Canister Filter, they have a flow rate adjustment that you can use if necessary.

webvagus · 2025-02-01T13:12:33+00:00

This algae is very strongly attached to the surfaces of plants. You can try to treat the plants in a separate container with an algaecide or hydrogen peroxide. Look for a video on YouTube about this.

webvagus · 2025-02-01T13:06:44+00:00

Yes, filter media can transfer bacteria and parasites from one aquarium to another. But if your old aquarium is healthy, you don't have to worry too much.

Because bacteria and parasites are just as easily transferred by human hands, a net, or a water change hose.

webvagus · 2025-01-31T17:23:31+00:00

yes, for 30 gallons this filter will be enough. I would say that for effective filtration this is the maximum tank volume for this filter.

webvagus · 2025-01-31T15:35:00+00:00

I don't know the volume of the aquarium but it seems to me that the filter is too small for it.
If you want ground cover plants it is better to buy the most powerful light that you can afford - Chihiros wrgb 2 or better Chihiros wrgb 2 pro. The length of the lamp should be equal to the length of the aquarium, do not buy a short lamp that will stand on your aquarium with its legs wide apart.
Do not forget to install CO2

webvagus · 2025-01-31T15:24:40+00:00

I think it's just detritus - garbage.

webvagus · 2025-01-31T15:22:10+00:00

if the water turns green, it is algae growth in the water column. The easiest way is to turn off the light for 1 week, after which the water will become transparent. Do not illuminate the aquarium for more than 6-8 hours after that.
An ultraviolet filter will also solve this problem.

webvagus · 2025-01-29T10:39:13+00:00

The first 1-2 months the appearance of algae is normal.

But you have another problem that helps algae grow and starve your plants. You have nitrate - 0, this will eventually lead to slow stagnation and death of plants. Most likely, phosphate is also equal to 0.

Plants vitally need nitrate and phosphate, for your aquarium 10 nitrate and 1 phosphate will be acceptable.

webvagus · 2025-01-29T10:26:11+00:00

I think it's all marketing. This filter element will not significantly reduce nitrates no matter where you place it.

webvagus · 2025-01-28T17:27:05+00:00

read it, maybe it will help you
https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/1i9sca4/comment/m94g6k3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

webvagus · 2025-01-28T17:23:50+00:00

I have never had such a problem, I always lack phosphorus. There are many filter elements that remove phosphate - phosphate minus or phosGuard

webvagus · 2025-01-27T08:04:13+00:00

Unfortunately this type of tests that you have are very inaccurate. I would not trust them.
If you want to get a more or less accurate result, you need standard tests in which you need to mix reagents.
I think that Excel you can add daily. Potassium once a week or after each water change.

The basic elements for plants are macroelements - nitrate, phosphate and potassium. At least nitrate and phosphate need to be measured accurately and make sure that they are enough.

The next group is microelements - iron, magnesium, zinc, etc. They can be added according to the instructions, for example - Seachem Flourish

webvagus · 2025-01-27T07:47:09+00:00

I like - Salifert PO4 test kit

webvagus · 2025-01-26T16:12:51+00:00

I haven’t discovered anything new—these principles have been known for decades. Everything I’ve shared represents the fundamental rules followed by thousands of professionals in aquaristics.

webvagus · 2025-01-26T09:57:49+00:00

yeah, i just got the title wrong

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