convict_breeder;1657719; said:
a mile and a half from my house and let me tell u, carrying them is a hell of a lota work
I remember I used to ride my bike to a river near my house. I'd bring along 2 bags and a back-pack, fill them up and ride home. I rode home with about 200 pounds of rock at a time- that was insane, can't even imagine walking though.
It's great in 2 aspects though- you get really strong very fast, and you create a beautiful tank.
rednhot;1658350; said:
always wash wild plants before introdusing them to an aquarium.
A simple rinse will not kill anything living on the plants. Leeches, snails, viruses, bacteria, and so many unwanted things can end up in your tank unless properly cleaned. They should also be placed in a fish-less tank for many weeks to ensure there is nothing left on them.
I'd recommend cleaning plants with potassium permanganate. I forget the mix, but you add some to water in a bucket and soak the plants in it for a few minutes. Potassium permanganate can be found in Sears in the appliance section.
convict_breeder;1660599; said:
well took out the rocks AND I CAN TELL U TOOK ME A HALF HOUR TO TAKE OUT 70 TO 80 MED TO LARGE ROCKS ) cause my fish were scratching on the rocks but now doing a hell lot better.. if i can prove that my cons are gonna have frys i can get a 10 gallon nusry tank YAY
Keep some rock in there. If the rock is flat (I'm assuming it's slate), it shouldn't be doing any harm to your fish. Try fewer rocks, maybe 10-20.
