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Caper

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  1. Hi there...love your post :thup: :slfg: Take care! Caper
  2. Thanks all Grahamc wrote: :sml1: :sml1: I may be doing these in my sleep now :sml1: :sml1: This is TAKING what seems like forever. :an!gry Caper
  3. Oh my gosh...I've always said that most of you must be scientists with all the knowledge of chemicals and such But with that said, all Greek to me :oops: and more like a foreign language is as follows: These are the "principal ingredients" on the dechlorinator bottle: - sodium hydroxymethane sulfinate - polyvinyl pyrollidones - organic hydrocolloids - organic chelating compounds Does any of this indicate that ammonia is a bi-product??? Thanks, Caper
  4. Checked bottle of dechlorinator: neutralizes chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals. Don't see anything on the bottle about ammonia being a bi-product. When I used to be on here before, there was much discussion on chlorines/chloramines. The concensus back then was that if your water has chlorine then it has chloramines (but don't want to rehash that one, just thought I'd mention what I learned here before) :smln: I'm glad that once the tank is cycled I can go back to doing the water changes as usual...whew! Thanks, Caper
  5. I don't have any extra gravel. The dechlorinator is 1 tsp. per 10 gallons; used approximately 2 tsps. so could have some in each bucket. Can you put too much dechlorinator in??? I'd rather have a bit too much than not enough. :dunno: When doing water changes on cycled tanks, always added dechlorinator then water directly from tap. Was I killing good bacteria all along??? I don't mind using buckets until the tank is cycled. But if I have to go back to buckets, I'll have to give up my tanks Thanks, Caper
  6. Thanks Zev! Ira has quite a collection of big and beautiful animals :thup: :thup: :thup: Caper
  7. Sorry, Aqua Vac is a vacuum that attaches directly to the tap (haven't been vacuuming just using to remove/add water at this point). I have been using this for a few years now BUT the tanks were cycled. Add the dechlorinator, then turn on the tap. I even checked my other 29 gallon the other day for ammonia and it was 0. But do you think that's what could be making the difference, this tank IS NOT cycled??? Ok, so it's been a long time since I used buckets or jugs for water changes. Only 4 gallon jug with dechlorinator added for top ups. I have 3 buckets that are only used for the fish tanks. They hold 9l/2 gallons. So, I will just use the small vac to take the water out (also to judge how much I need to take out this way :-?, any suggestions???????? ). Once I remove the water, I can refill the bucket (s) and add the dechlorinator. Leave it/them sit for about 5 minutes then add. Does this all make sense :dunno: Thanks again! Caper
  8. Thanks GrahamC! 76F 4 platties started to note when feeding - only fed little twice in the last week They "appear" ok, swimming around, eating when fed...no "visible" signs of stress that I can see. -water change -add dechlorinator directly to tank because I use aqua vac to remove/add water Way back when I was given the aqua vac, I emailed the company that makes the decholinator. Explained how I was adding water to the tank. Emailed back that the Aqua Safe when added to the water (in tank) should instantly make the tap water alright. BUT back then, the tanks were cycled. Do you think this could be an issue??? I thought for sure when I saw the ammonia go up that I'd start seeing nitrites...ohhhh! Just read this on the Tetra website. Sure wish I still had that email :evil: Caper
  9. Hi all! - 28 days since fish added - third day of ammonia = 1 - nitrites = 0 Shouldn't I be getting traces of nitrites by now??? Don't you think??? :dunno: Thanks, Caper :-?
  10. Which one is Tikki...doggy (nice doggy) or kitty? Caper
  11. alder (3 when can't use last 2???)
  12. Caper

    Puff Daddy

    Oh my gosh...finger, fingernails!!! Obviously not just nipplers...but quite strong biters They look so cute and innocent Awesome pic Ira Thanks guys, Caper
  13. The cats are beautiful Ira CARYL...is this a real picture of Ira. I mean come on now, you did try to pass yourself of as Darth Vader :dunno: I'm trying to remember if I ever saw a picture of the booklets Caryl used to send me. Caper
  14. He IS a gorgous cat Ira...the other kitty hiding out looks like the same kind? AND that is a picture of you is it... :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: :sml1: Come on now, show us the REAL Ira :spop: Better watch you don't get your lightsabre wet Caper
  15. Ok...had to go back to look for the cat...wow, must be a beauty! Need a good picture of him/her! Oh, and a picture of you Ira :happy2: Caper
  16. Thanks for the confirmation GrahamC! I was adding the dechlorinator the other day and started to wonder if I added it when adding the "stuff" from the other tanks. Well, at least now it makes sense why things are just starting! :facepalm: :facepalm: Caper
  17. Awesome What are the measurements in???? :oops: Caper
  18. Hi all! - 17 days now since the first trace of ammonia occured in the tank - 6 days and no trace of nitrites (testing started 6 days ago when bought test kit) It would appear my tank is cycling from scratch. I believe when I added the cartridges and the sock of gravel from other tanks I did NOT add dechlorinator. I don't think I would have because of no fish. :oops: Therefore, wouldn't putting those items in water that didn't get treated kill any beneficial bacteria???? Thanks, Caper :facepalm:
  19. Caper

    Puff Daddy

    Geesh, that is amazing! Would they use them on fingers as well? Thanks livingart Caper
  20. Awesome pics ...just a suggestion...for those of us who do not have cichlids, when posting pics would you please consider putting the names by them, just a suggestion :oops: Caper
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