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Forum: Stingrays & other bottom dwellers Forum 27-01-2016, 11:19 PM
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Posted By elmizze
So far, the Aro has not eaten the cories. Aro is...

So far, the Aro has not eaten the cories. Aro is about 7-8 inches. But, I think it's only a matter of time. Saw Aro one time put a corny my in his mouth and then spit out :eek:
Forum: Stingrays & other bottom dwellers Forum 27-01-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,410
Posted By elmizze
Thanks! They look like very suitable candidates!...

Thanks! They look like very suitable candidates! I think I will get a couple of them. How big can they grow to?

And, any other plecos that eat MP and SW off the floor? How about L24?
Forum: Stingrays & other bottom dwellers Forum 24-01-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,410
Posted By elmizze
Birchirs and clown loaches. Any others? ...

Birchirs and clown loaches. Any others?
Preferably those that will not eat the Pygmy cories :o
Forum: Stingrays & other bottom dwellers Forum 24-01-2016, 12:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,410
Posted By elmizze
Fish that eats SW and MP off tank bottom

Tank setup 5x2x2.5 with 1inch thick white sand at bottom.
Inhabitants 1x 9" Aro, 6x 3" Altums, 12x 1.5" Pygmy cories, and 5x 2.5" botox loaches, and 2x 4" Starlight plecos. Very peaceful Comm.
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Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 27-11-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,953
Posted By elmizze
Bro, in your setup, if tank water stopped going...

Bro, in your setup, if tank water stopped going through the overflow (i.e., lower than the lowest entry for overflow), will tank water still go out to sump through the underflow??:confused:
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 20-11-2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By elmizze
OK! I didn't know that when the overflow stops,...

OK! I didn't know that when the overflow stops, the underflow also stops. Now I know. Thank you! Now I no need worry so much! :D

But why underflow also stop? I don't quite understand:confused:
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 20-11-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By elmizze
You are referring to the water returning into the...

You are referring to the water returning into the tank. If pump off then water can siphon through the pipe back to sump tank. That's not what I meant. But, thanks for the tip!! :D



Oh, so you...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 20-11-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By elmizze
Preventing Sump overflowing and flood

Say if the water intake inside the tank has an overflow and underflow intake to bring the water in tank to the sump tank.

If the pump in sump tank stopped, the overflow intake will take in water...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 08-07-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By elmizze
What's wrong with having salt in the...

What's wrong with having salt in the tankwater??:eek: Oh no..
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 06-07-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By elmizze
OK! I rinsed it, soaked it in hot water that is...

OK! I rinsed it, soaked it in hot water that is concentrated with salt. Rinsed it again, and am now letting it out to sun. If you ask why I soaked it in salt--I also dunno! I think it is a habit to...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 05-07-2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By elmizze
Just rinse with plain tap water? Do I need to...

Just rinse with plain tap water? Do I need to soak them in boiling water or salt or something? Just to make sure any trace of toxins from last use does not spill over? :confused:

Leaning toward...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 04-07-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By elmizze
How to treat old filter media??

Have some filter media in my old OHF (BH, CRs, bacteria house, etc). Not in use for about 1yr alr. All dried up. Thinking of reusing them.

Any bros can advise how I can treat them before using...
Forum: Cichlid Experiences 17-12-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By elmizze
I fed them frozen bloodworm and frozen brine...

I fed them frozen bloodworm and frozen brine shrimps. Occasionally, I will give tetrabits. But only the discus will eat that, not the angels :o
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 17-12-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,767
Posted By elmizze
So far it has worked well for me :) But, I...

So far it has worked well for me :)

But, I stocked my canister filters with BH+, Matrix, and MarinePure. Dunno which works best. But I know the combination altogether works very well :)
Forum: Cichlid Experiences 17-12-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By elmizze
I'm no expert, but i've kept angesl (AA) and...

I'm no expert, but i've kept angesl (AA) and discus together in 2ft tank before. No problems :D

Of course, different tanks different experiences, and different fish itself has different...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 18-11-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,317
Posted By elmizze
My thoughts exactly!! :eek:

My thoughts exactly!! :eek:
Forum: Catfish Forum 18-11-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By elmizze
Thanks for the pointer bro. I visited the place...

Thanks for the pointer bro. I visited the place during lunch earlier, showed the uncle a video of the L24 and he offered to buy it from me :)

Although the price is less than half of what I bought...
Forum: Catfish Forum 18-11-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By elmizze
that's a good idea. I can't post buy/sell on this...

that's a good idea. I can't post buy/sell on this forum. Did so in other forums though. So, I guess the next best thing is to sell or trade it with any lfs.
Forum: Catfish Forum 18-11-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By elmizze
Any LFS buy in or trade in pleco?

I have this L24 special red pleco about 6inches plus to offload. Any bros know of any lfs that would buy in pleco or trade it in for any other stuff (equipments, feeder, etc.)? Appreciate any advice....
Forum: Cichlid Experiences 27-10-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,930
Posted By elmizze
Discus and AA jumping out of open top tanks!

Is this possible? Has anyone experienced this? :eek:
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 16-10-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By elmizze
Minimizing dead spot. Does that mean put each...

Minimizing dead spot. Does that mean put each canister's inlet valve at opposite ends, right?
Forum: Planted Tanks & Aquascaping Forum 16-10-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By elmizze
Poll: What filter(s) combination would you pick for planted 3x2x1.5

Itchy and trying to gain new experience with planted tank. Aiming for a 3x2x1.5 tank setup meant for long-term. These are the filter combinations I have in mind. I hope all bros and shifus can advise...
Forum: Cichlid Experiences 10-10-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
Posted By elmizze
+1 From my experience comming juvie Altums...

+1

From my experience comming juvie Altums and discus, the main problem is pH difference. I had to separate them into 2 tanks. Slowly make the two tanks similar in pH, etc, before adding them...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 08-10-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,084
Posted By elmizze
I wouldn't condone this. Even though a few...

I wouldn't condone this. Even though a few dollars, but the fish is life. Don't sacrifice them just so to test whether something you picked up works. *just my 2 cents
Forum: Cichlid Experiences 06-10-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,409
Posted By elmizze
Ok. I've gotten myself an L24 :D *fingers crossed...

Ok. I've gotten myself an L24 :D *fingers crossed that everything is going to be fine :o

Wanted to get corys, but i read that they don't do well in bare-bottom tanks. But, I intend to keep my tank...
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