# aquarium question **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 12, 2010, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964 "2010-12-12T14:41:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/41 "2010-12-12T18:11:09Z")
> [@Grammar people: "into" and "in to"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grammar-people-into-and-in-to/37980/2): > > Wouldn’t adding some live plants and another pleco or similar animal help too? I know that I need to do this all gradually so I planned on going back to petsmart this week and getting 2 or 3 plants and then waiting a while before adding more fish. go to eddies and get plants. Dont go to petsmart unless you want a snail outbreak. get 2-3 pleco’s if you really want to keep algae down. Dont put them in there until a few weeks tho. Sense its a new tank, algae hasnt began to grow and it wont until all the chlorine dissipates from the water and the Bacteria sets itself up. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/42 "2010-12-12T18:11:48Z")
> [@FS: PS3 with 2 games, in box, 60 gig - $400](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-ps3-with-2-games-in-box-60-gig-400/36952/12): > > you should take my 30g w/ stand for partial trade lol. I didn’t know that about the size limit tho…that’s weird! How much for the 125 again? now what the hell am I going to do with a 30g? my fish are the size of my girls 55 gallon. I will take 300 for my 125. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/43 "2010-12-12T18:12:45Z")
> [@need some spots to go wheelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-spots-to-go-wheelin/37958/14): > > lmao , Idk the cats got to close to my face . My one eye is shut lol . has been all day are you allergic? ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/44 "2010-12-12T18:14:52Z")
You can get an algae eater when you start noticing algae growing on the tank . Until then they would starve sense they wont have food. Plants will help somewhat . But you would need alot to make a huge impact . Goldfish will eat some plants, so try to go with java fern ,anubias and other rough leaved plants. Just stick with the fish you have in there now . Get your water tested in 2 weeks and go from there. You tank has to cycle for about a month till you can get more fish . ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/45 "2010-12-12T18:15:33Z")
> [@Grammar people: "into" and "in to"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grammar-people-into-and-in-to/37980/4): > > are you allergic? Yea but if I touch my face right after I touch them . So guessing thats what i did. Usually dont have a problem . ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/46 "2010-12-12T18:17:13Z")
> [@FS: Nintendo Wii & Movie Projector](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-nintendo-wii-movie-projector/37824/5): > > Yea but if I touch my face right after I touch them . So guessing thats what i did. Usually dont have a problem . LOL you got fucked up by a CHEVY! HAHA ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/47 "2010-12-12T18:20:39Z")
> [@Stupid newman, should have held out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stupid-newman-should-have-held-out/37981/5): > > go to eddies and get plants. Dont go to petsmart unless you want a snail outbreak. > > get 2-3 pleco’s if you really want to keep algae down. Dont put them in there until a few weeks tho. Sense its a new tank, algae hasnt began to grow and it wont until all the chlorine dissipates from the water and the Bacteria sets itself up. I live north of plattsburgh bud, so a trip down to the capital region to buy plants isn’t going to happen. I wish there was a dedicated aquarium store up here, so it’s either petsmart or walmart. No other options. I have the one pleco from the 10 gallon that is in there now. I’m going to pickup 2 plants and let the aquarium cycle for a couple weeks. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/48 "2010-12-12T18:23:11Z")
> [@Grammar people: "into" and "in to"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grammar-people-into-and-in-to/37980/5): > > You can get an algae eater when you start noticing algae growing on the tank . Until then they would starve sense they wont have food. Plants will help somewhat . But you would need alot to make a huge impact . Goldfish will eat some plants, so try to go with java fern ,anubias and other rough leaved plants. > > Just stick with the fish you have in there now . Get your water tested in 2 weeks and go from there. You tank has to cycle for about a month till you can get more fish . I put the algae eater from the other tank in the new one. We got some algae wafers with that fish a while ago. I fed the algae eater one of those when I fed the goldfish. I know I need to let the tank cycle. Would taking the filter cartridge from the old tank and switching it with one of the new ones help? ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/49 "2010-12-12T18:23:28Z")
> [@New Daily - 08 TB SS 3SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-daily-08-tb-ss-3ss/37963/24): > > now what the hell am I going to do with a 30g? my fish are the size of my girls 55 gallon. > > I will take 300 for my 125. Post some pics of that shiz. What kinda filtration does it have? ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/50 "2010-12-12T18:28:39Z")
> [@Car crashs!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-crashs/37977/14): > > Post some pics of that shiz. What kinda filtration does it have? your own. $300 is for the bare tank and top. Filters and heaters, power heads I need for the 180. $300 for a bare 125 is still a steal. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/51 "2010-12-12T18:29:40Z")
another question is how long should I wait to start doing weekly water changes? Or should I just check the PH after the first week and go from there? ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/52 "2010-12-12T18:33:35Z")
> [@Stupid newman, should have held out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stupid-newman-should-have-held-out/37981/8): > > I put the algae eater from the other tank in the new one. We got some algae wafers with that fish a while ago. I fed the algae eater one of those when I fed the goldfish. I know I need to let the tank cycle. Would taking the filter cartridge from the old tank and switching it with one of the new ones help? Yes that would help, still the plecos arnt really the hardiest when cycling the tank .I wouldnt start testing shit and water changes just yet . Usually you do a 30% changee once a month .Sometimes you can more frequently like 10% weekly if you have alot of fish .But dont change it till the tank is done cycling which ususally take 4-6 weeks. You wouldnt have to test the tank till about 2 weeks . You mainly wanna focus on the ammonia , nitrate and nitrite . ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/53 "2010-12-12T18:35:02Z")
> [@Fastest Vista Notebook Ever](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fastest-vista-notebook-ever/37921/65): > > your own. > > $300 is for the bare tank and top. > > Filters and heaters, power heads I need for the 180. > > $300 for a bare 125 is still a steal. That is a major steal . Ssmokingss is pretty much letting you ass rape him . ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/54 "2010-12-12T18:35:37Z")
> [@Fastest Vista Notebook Ever](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fastest-vista-notebook-ever/37921/65): > > your own. > > $300 is for the bare tank and top. > > Filters and heaters, power heads I need for the 180. > > $300 for a bare 125 is still a steal. Shit Ive seen full setups on [MFK.com](http://MFK.com) for close to that, I may keep looking around. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/55 "2010-12-12T18:37:22Z")
> [@All that is MAN!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/all-that-is-man/9558/274): > > Yes that would help, still the plecos arnt really the hardiest when cycling the tank .I wouldnt start testing shit and water changes just yet . Usually you do a 30% changee once a month .Sometimes you can more frequently like 10% weekly if you have alot of fish . You wouldnt have to test the tank till about 2 weeks . You mainly wanna focus on the ammonia , nitrate and nitrite . Ya I’ve been reading about that online. The 2 goldfish are both very active and definetly seem to be enjoying their new extra space. The pleco is attaching to different sides of the tank which is a little different then it’s normal behavior in the other tank. I know that the pleco is more of a nocternal feeder, but in the other tank there was a little castle that he liked to hang out in. What kind of signs should I watch for to see if the pleco isn’t doing well in the tank? ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/56 "2010-12-12T18:37:39Z")
but how much for shipping ? ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/57 "2010-12-12T18:37:58Z")
I did also get the starter kit with the bacteria stuff. ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/58 "2010-12-12T18:38:38Z")
> [@Stupid newman, should have held out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stupid-newman-should-have-held-out/37981/10): > > Ya I’ve been reading about that online. The 2 goldfish are both very active and definetly seem to be enjoying their new extra space. The pleco is attaching to different sides of the tank which is a little different then it’s normal behavior in the other tank. I know that the pleco is more of a nocternal feeder, but in the other tank there was a little castle that he liked to hang out in. What kind of signs should I watch for to see if the pleco isn’t doing well in the tank? Color is fading and becoming pale. Cloudy eyes and loss of appetite,cloudy water,breathing rapidly ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/59 "2010-12-12T18:40:35Z")
> [@Stupid newman, should have held out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stupid-newman-should-have-held-out/37981/9): > > Shit Ive seen full setups on [MFK.com](http://MFK.com) for close to that, I may keep looking around. ALL of the tank on MFK are pickup only. 9 times out of 10, they are in another state. either way doesnt matter to me. I said $300, because your a friend. When I get the new tank I will list the 125 on craigslist for $500. It will sell at $500 because thats still pretty cheap. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964/60 "2010-12-12T18:42:11Z")
> [@Ariel Atom 3 by Autocar - first test drive.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-3-by-autocar-first-test-drive/37937/12): > > ALL of the tank on MFK are pickup only. 9 times out of 10, then are in another state. Yeah I know, but here and there some pop up around here. There are some SICK nasty setups on that site!! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aquarium-question/255964.md?page=4)