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DrTim answers questions submitted by listeners on a variety of topics related to freshwater and saltwater tropical fish keeping - bacteria, filtration, water quality and more.

In this episode Dr Tim speaks to HAAS (Heart of America Aquarium Society) about fish food for freshwater and saltwater fish.  He discuss the differences between fish and human dietary needs and why freshwater fish food, long term, is bad for saltwater fish.  Also the special case of goldfish (hint they are missing something other fish have!) and more.  Plus some questions and answers at the end.

Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources.  Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session. If you have questions please contact us ([email protected]) and we will answer them in another session.  Follow us on social media.

Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources.  Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session. If you have questions please contact us ([email protected]) and we will answer them in another session.  Follow us on social media.

Dr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources.  Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session. If you have questions please contact us and we will answer them in another session.

In this episodes Dr Tim talks with Thomas Bertschy from ASF about the ASF cichlid salt which is great for getting your aquarium water to match the water quality characteristics of many cichlid habitats.  Next, we talk with Dale Lewis from Reptile Systems about their all black ceramic Clamp Lamps.  Finally, Dr Tim discusses the DrTim's Aquatics Bene-FISH-al® DIY frozen fish food - easy and quick to prepare without waste this is a wonderful fish and invertebrate food.

Dr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about MX circulation pumps and then Dale with Reptile Systems talk about new Eco Halogens heat and light systems and Dr Tim ends with a discussion on ReFresh.

Dr Tim talks with Dale Lewis of Reptile Systems about Infrared Heating for reptiles.  Then Dr Tim discusses the ASF MX Pump range with Thomas Bertschy of ASF France.  Finishing, Dr Tims talking about why you get DInoflagellates versus Cyanobacteria and how to get rid of them with better knowledge of water chemistry and using DrTim's Aquatics Re-Fresh and Waste-Away.

Dr Tim is joined by Thomas Bertschy of @ASF about the ASF test kits and the importance of using test kits to maintain water quality and fish health.  Then Dr Tim speaks with Dale Lewis of @Reptile Systems who talks out the New Dawn light systems for growing plants.  Finishing Dr Tim talks about AquaCleanse our product to eliminate chlorine, chloramines and ammonia for your water and First Defense which is a great overall water conditioner and stress relief agent.

Dr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about Reef Shots and Dale from Reptile Systems about the Ferguson Zone.  Then Dr Tim explains the thinking behind the Waste-Away® Gels.

Dr Tim talks salt production with Thomas from ASF and Ferguson Zone for Reptiles with Dale from reptile systems

Besides our Flagship DrTim's Aquatics Product we also help develop and then import and distribute products for Aquarium Systems France (ASF) and Reptile Systems.  Who are these brands and what values do they represent ?  Find out in the podcast.

Do you have a question? Send us an email at [email protected]   Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:46 - 1 - Does the Ammonium Chloride have a shelf life ? Stored how ? 07:34 - 2 - Does the AquaClense have a shelf life ? Stored how ? 10:17 - 3 - Biopellets and the waste away. 14:00 - 4 - One & Only Nitrifying storage at room temperature and in a 35 degree fridge  16:37 - 5 - Should I stop using carbon during treatment with your re-fresh and waste-away? 17:05 - 6 -  Why hasn't my ammonia changed?  21:27 - 7 - How long does it take for the PhosEliminator to work?  27:13 - 8 - Your fishless method says to use detoxified or non ro/di water, are you referring to just plain ole tap water? 33:04- 9 - For the first defense and eco balance recipe, is it normal if the solution isn't cloudy after 24 hours?  33:49 - 10 - I don’t have a UV light, skimmer or filter sock. What happens if my tank gets cloudy after using Re-Fresh and Waste-Away?  39:41 - 11 - My ammonia is not dropping and I have not seen any nitrites or nitrates. I’m on day 14. What’s going on?

Do you have a question? Send us an email at [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:42 Intro 04:53 Acute vs chronic toxicity    06:12 Measuring toxicity   08:40 Freshwater vs Saltwater 12:05 Lisa Steiner Work Loss of Ammonia oxidase 15:56 Why do you experience a stall during cycling? 21:16 When to test  25:41 Nitrate is toxic 27:00 Chronic nitrate 38:09 Phosphate and the redfield ratio

Do you have a question? Send us an email at [email protected]   Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:39 - 1 - Age of fish 06:05 - 2 - Can I use bio media from another tank and One and Only at the same time to start a tank? Can I add the whole bottle of One and Only? 09:27 - 3 - Are mollies jumpers? Are they hardy fish? 11:50 - 4 - Help getting rid of algae in a tank with HIGH nitrates and phosphates 18:25 - 5 - Can I add a fish at maybe 5 days in even If I am not cycled? 20:54 - 6 -  How long before I can turn the lights on? I don’t want to get the uglies!  23:53 - 7 - When is it safe to add corals to a new tank? 27:06 - 8 - Would it be beneficial, after cycling & adding fish to just start using Waste Away gel? 29:24- 9 - How long do I leave the filters and lights off? Also do I not put live sand in when I cycle it? 32:03 - 10 - What products are good for after the cycle to prevent ugly stage and when do I add it? 35:40 - 11 - During the Waste Away/Refresh treatment for dinos, is it ok to run the skimmer with the cup off to overflow back into the tank to maintain oxygenation? While the skimmer is off, would it hurt anything to run an air stone in its place to ensure good oxygenation? 39:14 - 12 - After not having any since day 9, on day 15 my nitrite is 2.0. What should I do? Should I add One and Only again?