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I keep mine at 9 dKH, seems to be the sweet spot for both SPS and LPS. My Acros thrive there, and the Zoas don't mind. What salt mix are you using? Some brands buffer higher out of the box.

Quite a setup you have there, I must say. The hose layout did catch my attention, and I'm not sure I'd have the patience to navigate that maze.

I'm considering getting a betta from eBay. Has anyone had any experience with buying fish that way?


I've had a positive experience buying Endler's from eBay in the past, when you could actually read feedback from confirmed customers. If I were to do it again, I'd definitely want to have a ...

brayk wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2025 6:17 pm I prefer sticking with nerites and shrimp, it's just easier that way. No need to stress about snail populations getting out of control.

Nerites seem like they'd be a bit too big for the job on small plant leaves. Some of my fish might appreciate your shrimp suggestion though.

Bladder snails seem like a great indicator of tank health to me. I actually wish I could keep them around, but my cichlids just devour them in seconds - no chance of them sticking around.


I'm starting to think I need to let nature take its course. Trying to wipe out the snails entirely wasn't ...

I'm starting to think that snail count can be a decent indicator of how much I'm overfeeding - when they're thriving, it's likely I'm giving my fish too many treats.


I shut down a 60G tank with no fish for over two years, but didn't drain it - just topped it off every few months. Left a couple ...

A week's a long time, and my views on snails have taken a drastic turn. I was trashing them just recently, but after setting up a new tank and nearly losing my plants to algae, I've gained a new appreciation. I'd set up a 10G with some spare plants, and its initial spot near the window proved ...

brayk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:07 am I prefer sticking with nerites and shrimp, it's just easier that way. No need to stress about snail populations getting out of control.

Nerites seem like they'd be a bit too big for the job on small plant leaves. Some of my fish might appreciate your shrimp suggestion though.

Bladder snails seem like a great indicator of tank health to me. I actually wish I could keep them around, but my cichlids just devour them in seconds - no chance of them sticking around.


I'm starting to think I need to let nature take its course. Trying to wipe out the snails entirely wasn't ...

I'm starting to think that snail count can be a decent indicator of how much I'm overfeeding - when they're thriving, it's likely I'm giving my fish too many treats.


I shut down a 60G tank with no fish for over two years, but didn't drain it - just topped it off every few months. Left a couple ...