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Andy
Replied to the thread Glass or acrylic?.PostI’d say acrylic for saltwater tanks since I’m not sure how well silicone will hold up over time, and glass also limits you to how big you can go with weight limits and glass thickness requirements. -
Andy
Posted the thread How to make sure you can drill bulkheads?.ThreadHow do you all make sure that the glass you are going to drill, is well, drillable? I have looked at a few tanks and there isn’t any single way to see if they are tempered or not which is annoying.
Any tricks or tips to see how I can tell without actually… -
Andy
Replied to the thread Fish that eats wastes in Aquarium.PostI don’t think there is a fish that eats just waste. Snails and shrimp will shift through the waste to find the leftover food, but I don’t think a single thing eats just pure waste outside of bacteria. -
Andy
Replied to the thread Do you prefer lone fish species or schooling fish?.PostDepends on if I want centerpiece fish, coloration, or if I just want a bunch of flashy fish that zip around )schooling ones). -
Andy
Replied to the thread do you recommend an airpump?.Post(Quote from Gilbert)
This right here.
Probably is hiding due to low numbers in the school, but as far as adding an air pump check to see if you have waves on the whole surface of the water if you view below. If not, add one in. -
Andy
Replied to the thread Do you fill your tank up fully?.PostAlways I can’r stand the space between the trim and the glass if it’s not filled up high enough -
Andy
Replied to the thread Have your fish ever refused food from a different brand?.PostYea plenty of times and 100% did with Gilbert recommended to make them eat the new food. Have even done this with live foods and trying to transfer them to commercial pellets/flakes. -
Dan The Man
Posted the thread Anemones.ThreadHas anyone here kept anemones? Were they difficult? -
Dan The Man
Posted the thread Transitioning to saltwater.ThreadFor those who started with freshwater and transitioned into saltwater later, what was the hardest part about the transition? -
Dan The Man
Posted the thread Most exotic creature you've had in your tank?.ThreadWhat is the most exotic creature you’ve ever taken care of in your aquarium? -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Krylon Fusion Paint inside of aquarium.PostI don’t know. I usually avoid this kind of thing, but I might be paranoid. -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Powers out how to keep fish alive?.PostI have a generator for exactly this reason. Power cuts are very common where I live. -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Rainwater for aquarium water?.PostI live in a rural area that gets a ton of rainfall, so I do this, and it has worked out great. -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Do these really work?.Post(Quote from NoFishBefore)
I've never used one. Did you decide to try it? -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Do you have a background on any of your aquariums?.Post(Quote from NoFishBefore)
I have a similar one. It makes for a nice, clean look, and not tacky like the ones with images. -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread What do you keep on your power surge protector equipment wise?.PostEverything, both for safety reasons and because I only have a few outlets. -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Can this hold tanks?.PostYeah, you need the per-shelf capacity. -
Dan The Man
Posted the thread Favorite type of coral to keep?.ThreadFavia corals are my favorites to keep, what about you? -
Dan The Man
Replied to the thread Do you feed corals?.PostSometimes I feed my Ricordea, but usually my corals seem to take care of themselves pretty well. -
Dan The Man
Posted the thread Hardest fish to keep?.ThreadWhat based on your experiences is the hardest type of fish to keep alive, and what makes it so?