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Yes, in the freshwater picture section...but don't laugh when you see them :roll: I don't keep real plants and some colors in the gravel...ugh :facepalm: But anyway, someday will repost. Take care, Caper

Hi there! Take care, Caper

Thanks GrahamC! Yes, I'm thinking that as well. Anxious to see what this week will bring :nilly: I'm really not in any rush to add more fish. I just would like to get the tank cycled though :facepalm: Caper

Awesome tank The big rocks look like they would be heavy. How do you know when adding rocks, especially big ones, that they aren't too heavy for the tank??? Thanks, Caper

Very nice Caper

So if he had been in a huge tank from the start he'd be bigger? Unless doing an autopsy, ah, if the fish's size is stunted what about internally??? Do the internal organs still grow in proportion, ah, if you know what I mean :facepalm: :oops: Thanks...oh, and a very pretty fish! Caper

Thanks so much for the encouragement livingart :thup: I will have to wait to the end of the week before getting more fish. So shall be interesting to see what the readings will be by then :cofn: If no changes, I will take a sample in to the pet store for them to check. I really appreciate the help you all give me...very much appreciated Caper

Looking awesome...what did you use to make it??? Caper

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Thanks all I will be getting a nitrate kit but not till end of next week. I've been reading and reading about the nitrogen cycle...and Hamstarr99 just read the one you gave the link to April 3rd is when the first traces of ammonia appeared; eventually climbing to 1. Eight days of approximate readings of 1. Quoted from Cichlid-Forum.com. I really don't understand these "nitro" bacteria. Does this indicate that the 8 days of getting ammonia readings of approximately 1 that it should be another few days BEFORE I get readings of nitrites?? IF the tank were cycled, why would I still be getting readings for ammonia?? Yes, livingart...I have 4 platties in the tank since March 26th. I'm getting really frustrated :dunno: Caper

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Zev...love the posting of the pic :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: Caper

Looking awesome! :thup: Did you make this background? Thanks, Caper

Update: The last 5 six days: - adding water to bucket and mixing dechlorinator before adding to tank ammonia - 1 (maybe a tad lower) nitrites - 0 Today removed one cartridge from other 29 gallon and placed in cycling tank filter. When first started tanks years ago, used bottled water. This time just tap water could this be why taking longer to cycle and not seeing nitrites yet? Could there be any other reasons why I'm not seeing nitrites yet??? Thanks, Caper :oops:

A local restaurant was given an oscar...the tank is 55 gallon. I know nothing about keeping these fish but when I look in that tank and see this beautiful large creature; even I know the tank is not big enough. It makes ME unhappy Just my opinion, Caper

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Love your tanks :thup: Your bettas are beautiful! :happy2: Caper

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livingart wrote: :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: hard to type...can't stop laughing :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: yup, good thing you spelled correctly :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: Caper

Time and date here in Canada: Tues., April 24th; 8:27 pm. Mommy watching them now...are they ever growing! :bounce:

I didn't think you were suggesting I replace what I have...I just took it as another option, opion, etc. (alternative)! That is one way we learn I appreciate all the help/suggestions I get OH...OH...but would really like to know how/where to get the magic wand that makes tanks cycle in an instant :gigl: Caper

What do the test kits measure? (without getting too technical on me now :smln:) Next time I go to the pet store I'll see what they have but will probably keep going with the other for now. Caper

Honestly...I felt my mouth drop open when I saw the first picture! TOTALLY AWESOME...love it...really really do! :bounce: :bounce: What size tank livingart??? What fish? Do I see platties? Swordtails? Tiger Barbs?...what else? Caper