Pet Forum / Aquaria / General / February 2004

Any ideas on how long a UPS (the kind typically used on computers) will keep
a Penguin Biowheel 330 filter and 150-watt heater running?

I have the following i am planning to sell locally. I was hoping someone
would give me an idea of value:
2 - 29 gallong fish tanks
complete with hoods, filters, gravel and one wrought iron stand

I'm on day 22 now, and I think the spike is over. It was about 5 last
week, but I've done a couple large water changes this week and it is
dropping. Maybe I can add my clown loaches this weekend:). The level is
now at 1.0. How much longer do you think it'll take to hit 0? BTW ph ...

This summer I'll be going down to southern Missouri to the Castor River
to do some swimming, fishing, wading, etc. (been doing this for past two
years now) and I'm hopping to do some fish collection while I'm down
there (despite the probable fact that this is illegal).  Does ...

Specs:
54 Gallon Corner - about 6 years old
Ammonia - 0, PH - 8.2, GH - 13, KH - 8, nitrites - just above 0
130 watts compact flourescents - 1 10000k, 1 blue actinic

I picked up the tropical fishlopaedia yesterday, and really like it. It
is just packed full of good info (so far as I can tell, just about
everything I've read in it tallies with info I've heard elswhere). Lots
of info on diseases, anatomy, medications, equipment, and behavior, ...

My tank is still cycling, it will be 3 weeks this sunday. I have a
walmart filter at this moment. I will be ordering an eheim 2217
tomorrow, and it probably won't get here until tuesday after next (if my
last order is any indication of shipping time from big al's). I am

i have a beautiful (if you call him that) s.a. lungfish.  when  i got
him he was about 8" long.  he is now almost 3' long and very well
developed.  
my question to anyone who might know is how dangerous is the bite.  i

How many people here have purpose built place for tropical fishkeeping? I
mean one where you never have to change the water because it's hooked up to
a suitable water supply? I know that the fish shops have them, but how many
privately owned ones are there?

I am considering painting my new 54 gallon corner/bowed tanks rear glass,
and my question is any recommendations on colors, including black. Someone
told me certain colors have a soothing effect on fish , such as green due to
it's being common in most environments. I appreciate any ...

I have a 20 x 10 x 12 (wxdxh) tank which contains a pair of paradise fish a
couple of kuhli loaches and a bristle nose plec what I want to do is add
another plec any suggestions? or would I be better off getting another
bristle nose?

I've been given a tank from a friend, as I had expressed an interest in
keeping fish...
I've been rummaging the net getting all the info I need before starting out.
I take any life responsibly, and want to continue this attitude with my

Do black lights do anything (good) for your tank ?
also - anyone know a good source for 4 foot tubes?

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hello i'm makeing a diy tank cover i'll be painting the inside.now should i
seal the paint with something and what should i use thx.