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Tell him to get a thermometer. It will take a lot of guess work out and be easier and better for the fish. It will also help next season as temps begin to drop he can give them foods with extra fats and natural proteins (nightcrawlers ad chopped shrimp are good) to build reserves going into...

Why not buy a stock tank as temp housing? Fish safe for sure and can b sold easily after use.

You can use barley straw extract too. It is liquid form and is faster acting. Water temps., fish load, and amount of organic materials in the water will also play a part in effectiveness. Like stated earlier, it works on string algae, not green water.

Does anybody else get 1000ish gal. for a 9x5x3'???

Lava Rocks will work if no other media is avail. They can clog quickly and channel water around them instead if through.

If other pond was above ground and did not freeze, that should be ok then. Might not b a bad idea to have a heater as back up come January-Feb. Pick up a few straw bales to put around the sides for a little insuation. People will be throwing them away as part of their fall decorations in the...

What's the water temp? There will be more biological activity once water temps are above 60. Avoid using any chemicals, natural bacteria can be added that will help break down any left over organic matter still in the pond. UV will only work on the free floating algae so maybe it is just...

Chiclid King, do you use RO and does Fond du Lac tap come from Lake Michigan? I used Instant Ocean from 94-97' on my 29 gal. reef mostly because it was all the LFS had. I had never used, let alone heard of RO at the time and just used de-chlor in straight tap water. The hard water from Lk...

Looks good. Do the Clowns pay any attention to it?

RO too. Also a good book on marine care would be a good investment....

That blows, but now you can get that Red Sea skimmer.:naughty: That video was awesome, the collection cup clips looks burly, the foam viewing window is a sweet feature, and the backflush valve is nuts....

Can I use my exsisting Lace rock as my foundation for LR? I have plenty and it would allow me to save cash on buying all LR and doing a lighting upgrade sooner or more gear:naughty:

I do have a 150 watt HQI in the hood of one of my Nanos that I don't use that could retro into some fashion for the center of main tank, but didnt really want to since I turned the old canopy into firewood last year. I could build a new canopy, but it will make the tank to tall for easy...

Thinking of converting my 110 FW to a FOWLR with a couple of softies and inverts (shrimps, snails, hermets etc.) Currently running a wet/dry w/Mag 12 (have several Koriala's laying around) and a 48" PC fixture. Needing to get new bulbs (4) and unsure to get days, 50/50, or Actinics and...

Great landscaping. Any fish yet?

Does a fat baby fart? Yes the Koi will breed given the pond size and water quality are good....

If you are planning on moving soon, an above ground pond would be the way to go. If selling your house, potential buyers might not want the maintenace of a pond. 4x8x4 is a good size and lumber and plywood is readily avail. in those lengths. I would buy used equipment off craigslist or...

Ditto.

Filtration?

Is that center island of soil staying? If so, it will distrupt flow quite a bit making complete filtration issues and dead spots...