RE: [APD] RE: Neolamprologus ocellatus

[Phil Bunch <pbunch at cox_net>]

Thanks for the input Steve. Do you have problems with BGA in your tanks? How many do you have in the 15 gallon?

Phil Bunch
Lemon Grove, California
32:44:00N 117:01:58W


On Thursday, December 18, 2003 06:15, R S Ahl [SMTP:rsahl at dimensional_com] wrote:
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 18:20:02 -0800
> > From: Phil Bunch <pbunch at cox_net>
> > Subject: RE: [APD] Carbon filtration, DOC & BGA
> > To: "'aquatic plants digest'" <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
> > 
> > I can't do large volume water changes in a tank that has BGA problems due 
> > to sensitivities of the fish component. Twenty-five percent is about the 
> > max recommended for this species (Neolamprologus ocellatus). Any 
> > suggestions?
> > 
> > Phil Bunch
> 
> 
> Form my Lamprologus ocellatus (same fish) tank I do 50 % water change weekly.
> They look better, they seem happier, they eat well.
> My tap water is,
> 
> pH 7.4
> KH 2.24
> GH 4.48
> 
> I use Carib Sea substrate in two tanks. One 15g and one 40 breeder house a total of 
> 21 fish. If I had to I would prep the water before replacing it. But other wise I just drain the water,
> treat the tank with Prime, and fill directly.
> 
> 	Steve
> 

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