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  1. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Just occurred to me: the plants kinda function like macro in a fuge, it's a 30g. fuge. ::);D
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  2. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    A little mini hob fuge is an interesting idea. :) Let's step back for a moment. My tank has a small bioload. I'm not convinced that the HOB is...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  3. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    There is no room on either side of the tank to put a canister. Additionally, this is in my living room so I wouldn't have it sitting out anyway.
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  4. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    My system didn't crash though---there's been no deaths whatsoever. Fish are thriving, the snail is doing well, and the plants are growing daily.
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  5. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    LOL I know, crazy. This is a 30g. medium planted tank. Because I have a Current USA 2 lamp w/individual reflectors, my tank needs carbon dosing...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  6. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    I think my dog has the right idea: chill on the couch and relax. And oh yeah, I've probably been doing more on my fresh than I did on my salt with...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  7. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    I really appreciate your input. I didn't rush this system at all when I first started it. Almost 10 years of reefkeeping teaches you that. I...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  8. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    You know what I think my biggest problem is: my mind hasn't switched over very well from salt to fresh. Yeah, I only run my lights from 9am to 7pm...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  9. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    A custom fuge is an idea. Kinda like it actually. :) First though, I'm going to take John's advice and quit dosing nitrates and see if that helps....
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  10. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    I can imagine dislocating your hip was bad. I've done it to my shoulder and now my knee and it really hurts. Unfortunately there is no room...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  11. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    For the 3g. betta tank, the water always tests 0 for nitrites and nitrates (ammonia test kit is at a friend's)---I was just trying to keep it...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  12. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Darn it, tried to multi quote and it didn't work. Ryan, I use a HOB because frequently when I am on the floor (say, playing with my dog), when I try...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  13. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Ok, I'll stop the nitrate ferts and see how things go. I would prefer a canister too, but again, working with one would be really hard for me...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  14. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Hi ryan, thanks for chiming in. :) Lordy I'm getting such a variance in answers. When I checked the nitrates in my tank the other day they were at...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  15. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Thanks norg, I needed to hear that and I'm sorry I'm so grouchy. I just feel so bad when a fish isn't doing well; and, I have never neglected my...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  16. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Another question budsbunny: this whole issue of bacteria in a bottle requires more explanation. My guy is in a 3g. Tetra cube w/an LED light, a...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  17. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    Thanks---yes, I called Petco and they sell something called Betta fix??? From what I've read he should be treated with Maricyn 1 and 2 or ampicillin...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  18. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    I guess this is the problem John, I thought I was being very conscientious. I have NO idea what I'm doing wrong. Need help here. Ok, here's what...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
  19. Lady J
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    Ready to throw in the towel---mad and discouraged

    So a few days ago I'm thrilled with my new red lotus. Today watching the betta--I ask my son, "Does the betta's tail look a little ragged to you"?...
    Thread by: Lady J, Oct 13, 2012, 54 replies, in forum: General Freshwater Information
  20. Lady J
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    3g. clear---30g. cloudy

    Ok, that's good to hear. However, today the water was more green than milky so it's a minor algae bloom (maybe bacterial also). I did a water...
    Post by: Lady J, Oct 12, 2012 in forum: General Freshwater Information
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