The temperatures in the Lower Mainland have been in the mid 30's for the past 2 weeks and it's causing the water in fish tanks to heat up. So today I decided to change the water in both my tanks and pour in some cold water to even out the temperatures to 78-80 degrees. I know the temperature will still climb up over time, but at least there will be more oxygen in the water for the fish now. Some of my fish are getting bigger every month as are my turtles in my 125 Gallon tank. My crayfish SuperTank is still kicking well and cruising around my 29 Gallon tank regularly, he hasn't molted for a while but I think he should in the next few months. My baby angel fish is now the size of a loonie and growing nicely. ... Read More
Don't Cook Your Fish in a Heat Wave
Posted On 29 Jul 2009 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: AngelFish, Convict Cichlids, Crayfish, Firemouth Cichlids, Water Changes and Testing.
The temperatures in the Lower Mainland have been in the mid 30's for the past 2 weeks and it's causing the water in fish tanks to heat up. So today I decided to change the water in both my tanks and pour in some cold water to even out the temperatures to 78-80 degrees. I know the temperature will still climb up over time, but at least there will be more oxygen in the water for the fish now. Some of my fish are getting bigger every month as are my turtles in my 125 Gallon tank. My crayfish SuperTank is still kicking well and cruising around my 29 Gallon tank regularly, he hasn't molted for a while but I think he should in the next few months. My baby angel fish is now the size of a loonie and growing nicely. ... Read More
Nitro RC Truck Converted to Electric
Posted On 25 Jul 2009 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: RC Cars and Trucks.
I haven't posted on my blog about RC Cars or Trucks for a bit so I thought I would link to this forum i just accidently surfed to which has a nitro buggy that was converted to a brushless electric motor system with 2 LiPo battery packs. Click Here for the link. ... Read More
Enjoy Your 1993 Honda Civic Like No Other
Posted On 18 Jul 2009 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project.New Electronics Blog Discovered
Posted On 14 Jul 2009 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Electronics and Robotics.
I was surfing around today and accidentally discovered this new Electronics blog that's new on the block so I thought I would help the person running it out and link to him right away as he already has some great information and images posted. The Blog is called Volts and Bytes and I like it already with the schematics and images that are visible. The link is www.voltsandbytes.com so check it out if your into electronics or circuit building as he has some great information on there already and maybe down the road will have lots more great info. ... Read More





