What is it that you hate most about the hobby??

[melthazor]

My nano now has a oil film on the surface...I hate oil film! I hardly ever put my hand in and the film just builds up!

And the nano dymax co2 diffuser is no longer producing micro bubbles! ARGHHHH! I hate that too! Things not working the way they are suppose to. I wonder if its due to DIY co2?

[tetrakid]

My nano now has a oil film on the surface...I hate oil film! I hardly ever put my hand in and the film just builds up!

And the nano dymax co2 diffuser is no longer producing micro bubbles! ARGHHHH! I hate that too! Things not working the way they are suppose to. I wonder if its due to DIY co2?

Ooh, that's exactly what I hate too - oil on the surface. You see, I am very obsessive about having a clean water surface, and I do all I can to prevent it. Livestock can't survive long without good oxygenation, so my TOP priority is to keep a healthy surface, which is where the real oxygenation takes place. My ideal setup is one where the surface is constantly 'dancing', and thus dissolving oxygen efficiently. To me, lifestock includes all those wonderful pet bacteria, and they too need a lot of oxygen to be happy. Without these wonderful bacteria, I would rather give up this hobby than doing things wrong.

[bennyc]

My nano now has a oil film on the surface...I hate oil film! I hardly ever put my hand in and the film just builds up!

And the nano dymax co2 diffuser is no longer producing micro bubbles! ARGHHHH! I hate that too! Things not working the way they are suppose to. I wonder if its due to DIY co2?

Low/no surface agitation which cause the build up of the oil film. The"oil" comes from fish food, which is rich in protein. either get an air pump or it is a good excuse to get a eheim surface skimmer.

[tetrakid]

Low/no surface agitation which cause the build up of the oil film. The"oil" comes from fish food, which is rich in protein. either get an air pump or it is a good excuse to get a eheim surface skimmer.

Sometimes, oil can also get to the water from our hands. No matter how clean our hands are, it must be washed with detergent before we touch the tank water, especially after eating Changki curry puff or Kentaki, etc. Even a tiny layer of oil is enough to insulate oxygen from the water.

Surface skimmer is overkill for fresh water tanks. That's more for marine tanks. It is much better to eliminate the cause of the oily surface. That is why I go all out to ensure my water surface is tip-top and dancing all the time. Not just moving, but also make sure the air pushes itself all over the tank surface thereby spreading oxygen-rich water to the other parts. Oxygen is life. Oxygen is top priority in fish-keeping.

[bennyc]

Sometimes, oil can also get to the water from our hands. No matter how clean our hands are, it must be washed with detergent before we touch the tank water, especially after eating Changki curry puff or Kentaki, etc. Even a tiny layer of oil is enough to insulate oxygen from the water.

Surface skimmer is overkill for fresh water tanks. That's more for marine tanks. It is much better to eliminate the cause of the oily surface. That is why I go all out to ensure my water surface is tip-top and dancing all the time. Not just moving, but also make sure the air pushes itself all over the tank surface thereby spreading oxygen-rich water to the other parts. Oxygen is life. Oxygen is top priority in fish-keeping.

Sorry tetrakid but I do not mean to be mean but it is kind of lame to insinuate that the oil is from curry puff. No doubt it maybe possible, but.... come on.

I beg to disagree on your claim that surface skimmer is for marine. If that is the case, they would have labelled it as such. Many people is using them for their planted tank. You might have your own opinion but others have theirs too. So let us leave it as such.

As I mention the primary cause of the oil film is most likely from fish food and low surface agitation. How do you come up with terms like "oxygen is life" ,"dancing water" and "cause of oily surface" I am amazed. I am trying to help mel but yur post is just creating vague terms and not practical actions that she could do.

[tetrakid]

Sorry tetrakid but I do not mean to be mean but it is kind of lame to insinuate that the oil is from curry puff. No doubt it maybe possible, but.... come on......

Sometimes, when I touch my oily face and then put my hand in the tank to do something, I will notice some oil on the surface. Not easy to see, but by varying the angle of seeing, it can be seen. I can notice it easily because I am all the time very particular about oil on the water surface. That is becauise I put a lot of emphasis on good oxygenation at the water surface. It may sound far-fetched to you, but if you think it is bs, then it is up to you. Anyway, I will not more posts anymore if you think it is all bs. It may be exaggerated but definitely not bs.

[felix_fx2]

suddenly the most hated things in the hobby becomes... Oily face & curry puffs huh .
All to one's belief, for me surface skimmer also i using. Creates alot of water surface to air exchange which is a minus for a planted tank but a plus for others.

There's no wrong or right here, only what the hobbyist genuine feels is the correct approach for the respective side for the hobby.

@melthazor, sis.. you can try bleaching the diffuser. it's likely stuck due to diy co2 having some guck that is choking. Met with same before

[Berny]

i hate myself the most in this hobby, period.

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[bennyc]

Mel, if you think you are going to be in this hobby for the long run.
You may consider using pressized Co2 injection. It is probably the most fun and worthwhile equipment that I have invested.

[bennyc]

i hate myself the most in this hobby, period.

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why so emotional? Haha. I do hate myself getting so crazy into this hobby too.

[qngwn]

Pressurised CO2 is like a drug. But cheap drug compared to DIY drug..

[felix_fx2]

i hate myself the most in this hobby, period.

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why so serious la friend.

To boldly go where no hobbyist have gone before......

[Mookie]

Hate people who have nicer tanks than me!




Just joking la

[jasonwoo]

I only hate that my place is not enough place/space to keep bigger tank like others.

[TheAquarist]

I only hate that my place is not enough place/space to keep bigger tank like others.

I feel you... Brother took up all my space for tanks T_T

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[zola0653]

I hate hydra infestation and algae problems. Also, when carpet plants do not carpet.

[Henlek]

I hate that plants have dinosaur names.

Sooo difficult to pronounce, spell and remember.

Why not Mary, Jane, Toyota, Dell like that so easy.

[angus]

I hate needing red plants but not being able to grow or maintain the red plants despite the efforts

[Cyberkinetic]

Old tank syndrome and god-damned algae... never ending water changes ...

[bennyc]

Yes *god-damned algae. Make me keep working for the tank. Must take salary from Mr algae.