Caper

Anytime you treat fish with meds you remove the carbon. The carbon will draw out the meds which you don't want to happen. Caper

diver21, the blocks that I saw (only 1 store though) were not smooth looking like that on the sides. Thanks all for your advice! I would love to build a stand but I just don't know how. I've looked at lots of diy stands but looking and knowing how to do it are 2 different things One of the hardware/lumber places already said they would cut the wood to whatever dimensions I needed. But I'm just not sure about the actual structure, how to go about putting what where, if you know what I mean :-? Caper

Sorry about your loss Lyndyloo Caper

Well, after reading the others I wondered about this...but alas, you got me :lol: :lol: :lol: Caper

What a pretty cat She looks like she means business, hand of "MY purse"! Caper

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Caper

I made a fast stop at a hardware store just to get an idea of prices. The cinder blocks that were used in the site I posted, she stated that they are, oh shoot, I don't know what's supposed to be the top :oops: :-? Anyway, the way they are stacked you don't see the holes. But when I was looking at them (at the store) the side with the holes were really rough well, at least one side couldn't find anyone to help me and because of my back I didn't dare lift one. Soooooooo, the question is if the sides are rough wouldn't that make them less stable because they wouldn't be sitting smoothly on top of one another??? Ah gee, I hope you understand what I'm trying to say :oops: :oops: diver21, the bottom of the stand does the brown represent the floor or wood placed there??? Caper

All I can say is WOW!!!! Great picture taking as well Caper

Really nice clowns folks R32gotmilk...love the pic :lol: :lol: the eyes so white :lol: Caper

OH my gosh, LOVE them...tank and stand Caper

Yep, you could use water taken from your cycled tank, hmmm probably at least half to fill your new tank. Caper

Hi & welcome! Whatever kind of fish you choose, you will get lots of help here! Post pics of your tank. Take care & have fun, Caper

So, what did you name your kitty? Caper

Oh my gosh...truly funny thread...good Ira Caper

:bounce: I'm having roast chicken today...yum! Your's looks like it turned into a mangificent meal Caper

How's the pleco? Caper

You're right about no carbon, but do not turn off your filter. How are things going? Caper

So how is the fishy? Swelling gone? Caper

Sorry, I wish I could help. I have goldies but I am not familiar with what's going on with yours. Hope someone can help Caper

Post pics of your set up! Are you liking the sand? I love the look of sand in a tank! Near Toronto visited Toronto several times over the years. So, how did you end up all the way to New Zealand? Caper

lsmith wrote: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: And I suppose you have to hand him the remote too :lol: :lol: Caper

Sorry to hear about his "accident"....glad to hear he survived!! :bounce: I know nothing about loaches but I agree keep up your water changes so he'll have a healthy environment to recurperate in. Caper

No, Ira, we don't earthquakes where I live. So, in that case would it be ok NOT do bolt cinder blocks and shelves together? Thanks, Caper

Ah, Zev...do I have to??? :lol: :lol: :lol: Caper

Hi & welcome! You may have down graded (ah, noticed I said you :lol: ) your tanks but looks like you have alot going on. Just thought I'd ask since your in the lobster business. Here, there are only certain times of the year they fish for them, is it the same there??? Take care & have fun, Caper