Re: [Killietalk] Newbie

["Mark & Peta" <mbethke at socal_rr.com>]

RJ, I have access to tons of Diatomous Earth. Sounds like a good idea. Do I
need to use a permiable bag , ? Do I need to wask it or what? I would get it
from a pool supply but I don't know if it has any other chemicals in it .
Plus LFS has it but it's rather pricy. Don't know why?
Thanks again for the advice. Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tranquility Base" <TranquilityBase at netzero_net>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:26 AM
Subject: RE: [Killietalk] Newbie


> Hi Mark,
>
> Get a diatom filter. In 15 min your problem is gone.  It's worth every
> penny.
>
> Peace,
>
> ~RJ~
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: killietalk-bounces+tranquilitybase=netzero_net at aka.org
> [mailto:killietalk-bounces+tranquilitybase=netzero_net at aka.org]On Behalf
> Of Mark & Peta
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 11:45 AM
> To: Killietalk at aka_org
> Subject: [Killietalk] Newbie
>
>
> Greetings , My name is Mark, I have the following , 50 gl FW set-up, twin
> 330's biowheel filters, two powerheads , lighting is by 6 48" 40 watt full
> spectrum bulbs staged at 2 on @ morning , four by midday, six by 2pm
(1400)
> , then of in order starting @ sundown. Many live plants, community tank W/
> everything from golden Killies to Violet Gobies. Everyone gets along.
> Feeding once daily with Frozen Brine shrimp/bloodworms, one a day with
> flake.
> Only problem is occasional algae blooms , Water changes @ 20% weekly, 80%
> monthly. Use Declor/stresscoat/leafzone
>
> My substrate is a mixture @ 4-6 in. deep of the following , 0,00,000 coral
> sand from florida(calcium carbonate), this makes up about 50% , the rest
is
> jade/jasper/agate from gemstone beach in central California and hard
carbon
> , the last material is changed out every 6 months ...
> Any suggestions ??
> Mark J. Bethke
>
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