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Wow Mac, I really appreciate how much info you put here for me. This has given me more to think about. I guess someone once told me beneficial bacteria couldn’t survive acidic conditions, I accepted it and never bothered to research it further.
I have spent some time on the search function...
And how does one stay on top of this information? I’ve ran into this issue actually calling shops and breeders all over this side of the states already.
Also had to google “triumvirate” and I appreciate getting to add it to my mental thesaurus.
So to the complete use of RO instead of remineralizing, I’ll lose all the beneficial filter bacteria and have to deal with disease more? Does that mean there are some chemicals you’d recommend I have on hand to treat the more common problems? Also what are the exact water parameters you...
yeah luckily i have a 20 long on hand! I'm anticipating it being problematic honestly. this trio of caucatoides we got reminded me how mean they can get.. and they were put in a custom 30 long. the second the two paired off to mate, they made sure to make the other females life a total...
no, I agree with you. I've been disappointed in the past by misleading pictures. and its definitely already crossed my mind. so I have my fingers crossed that I can find someone reputable with a true pair that have some more than decent genes. as long as I can get some of that brilliant...
Im not currently in a position to share the picture right this moment, but the tank is currently being cycled with tap water. I just got my RO unit the other day but have yet to install it. and unfortunately i live by refineries and our air quality here is disgusting so rainwater wont be an...
Hello from Utah!
I cant say I've ever been a member of this forum before but I used to frequent other big name sites about 13 years ago when I was more engaged in the hobby. a few months ago I pulled out all my old aquariums out of storage and started a little community tank for my niece and...