Update on life and the universe.
By britsteiner from the how many times will this happen? department, Section Diaries Posted on Thu Dec 27, 2007 at 06:02:49 AM PST Tags: (all tags)
Life's short, so I ask: why stay in one place? I've moved three times in the last year, the most recent being at Thanksgiving, and I'm excited about our newest tank arriving later this week. (1 comment, 365 words in story) Full Log Entry

Tank Testing Data Stream
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:09:37 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
In an effort to better moitor my tank, I've picked up test strips to see what the different chemicals are doing in there, sneaky and unseen. (101 words in story) Full Log Entry

Tank Testing Data Stream: Days 1 and 2
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:09:36 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
After testing and finding astronomically high nitrite levels, I made an emergency water change to the tank last night, only to discover wiggly little parasites in the debris! (11 comments, 443 words in story) Full Log Entry

Tank Testing Data Stream: Days 3-6
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:09:33 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
The most recent data for days 3, 4, and 6:* ......................8/20.........8/21........8/23 Nitrate:(mg/L)..15 ppm......15 ppm.....20 ppm Nitrite:(mg/L)...0.2 ppm.....0.3 ppm....0.5 ppm Hardness:........120 ppm....120 ppm....120 ppm Alkalinity:.........80 ppm.....80 ppm.....80 ppm pH:.................7.2...........7.2...........7.2 (3 comments, 562 words in story) Full Log Entry

Fry! Fry! Fry! Oh my!
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:09:31 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
Amidst my on going tank balancing act, the last female dropped her fry last night leading to the pleasant discovery of babies hiding out in the bottom of the tank. Sadly, at the same time, the female seems to have gone MIA. Also, I'm looking for advice/what to be aware of on what to do now with ich in the tank and the new fry. (2 comments, 774 words in story) Full Log Entry

Tank Testing Data Stream: The Second Week
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:09:27 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
Recent data, but mostly some ramblings and observations from this week. This week's data: ......................8/25.........9/1 Nitrate:(mg/L)..10 ppm......20 ppm Nitrite:(mg/L)...0.5 ppm.....0.5 ppm Hardness:........120 ppm....120 ppm Alkalinity:.........80 ppm.....100 ppm pH:.................7.2...........7.2 (5 comments, 1031 words in story) Full Log Entry

Tank Odyssey: A New Beginning
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:07:56 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
I'm starting a new tank with lessons learned from the tiny tank, as well as guidance from knowledgable LFS, and with great hopes for the future. (6 comments, 471 words in story) Full Log Entry

Removing Plant Debris
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:07:45 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
Looking for suggestions on how to remove plant debris from large tank without dismantling the entire tank and also any pointers on maintaining healthy live plants. (3 comments, 300 words in story) Full Log Entry

Fin Rot
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:05:21 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
Fin rot that just won't go away and medication schedule plans. Or, some ramblings about my Betta. (1 comment, 499 words in story) Full Log Entry

Mystery Fry
By britsteiner from the britsteiner department, Section Diaries Posted on Wed Aug 29, 2007 at 01:05:20 PM PST Tags: (all tags)
A mysterious newborn fry has appeared in my tank, and close control of the environment leads me to ask: Where'd the mystery fry come from? (9 comments, 993 words in story) Full Log Entry

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