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The Planted Tank Forum http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ Planted Tank and Aquarium discussion forum. en Thu, 23 May 2013 00:10:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg The Planted Tank Forum http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ Nikon d5200 on going review. by a beginer http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339290&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:06 GMT This will be an ongoing review and will have lots of pics. I'm more then happy to take pics in settings you request to see what it can do. I can not compare this to any other camera or brand as its my first camera.

I have zero photography experience. I was tired of taking pics with my phone and never coming out as good as I would like so it was time to get a big boy camera. I researched for about 10 days and settled on the Nikon D5200.

When I first opened the box i realized I had no idea what any of the knobs settings mean. I thought wow what did I get my self into. "What the heck is iso?" wow iso dumb! The great part about this camera is the ? button, it can be pushed on every screen or when anything is highlighted (Such as iso) and it will give you a brief explanation of its purpose or function. The camera is much lighter then i anticipated and very user friendly. The lcd screen is very versatile.

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]]> Photography zackariah http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339290 Price check on micro sword Matt? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339282&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:06 GMT I'm going to have a thick matt of micro sword about 1.5'x3' soon. How much should I try to sell it for or how should I go about selling it? ]]> Plants Stinkmonky http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339282 Found Great way to grow Rotala FAST http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339274&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:56:49 GMT Float it and it will grow off shoots from the sides, these will grow along with the main stem and grow their own roots so eventually you can pluck the right off and get another stem of Rotala! I don't know if this is a well known method but I find it works exceptionally well ]]> Plants ADJAquariums http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339274 Moving fish tank to house 2 hours away http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339266&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:23 GMT So I just graduated from college and have to move back home 2 hours away. I have a 29 gallon tank and have been reading up the best ways to move them but cannot decide on the best way. Some people say put them in an ice chest and some people say bag all of them up. Not sure what to do. Any advice? So I just graduated from college and have to move back home 2 hours away. I have a 29 gallon tank and have been reading up the best ways to move them but cannot decide on the best way. Some people say put them in an ice chest and some people say bag all of them up. Not sure what to do. Any advice? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Cmb1918 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339266 Java Moss Question http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339258&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:18:33 GMT I ordered x3 6"x6" bags of Java moss from Aquadic Magic prematurely.

My 20Long isn't ready yet. I still have to MTS (substrate) and DSM so my question is...

What is the best way to keep this stuff healthy while I prepare my tank?

Should I float it in my Fluval EBI?

or

Would it be better to start a moss wall with it?

or

Should I start a carpet with it?

IDK

Does it even matter?

I just want to keep it healthy and growing while I prepare my 20L... ]]> Plants tylergvolk http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339258 Best filter for heavily planted aquarium http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339250&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:16 GMT Hey guys, Big Al's is having a pretty big sale this weekend and I was hoping to capitalize on this by picking up a new filter for my 20 Gallon low tech tank.

They have a bunch of Marineland Canister filters on sale for a fairly decent price and was hoping someone could give me some insights on them if they've previously owned one.

Here's the link to the sale

http://www.bigalscanada.com/Stores/S...ale_w_Pet.html

The filter models are Marineland Canister Filter C Series- C160 $79.99, C220 $109.99, C360 $149.99, and C530 for $219.99

They also have the Tetra wisper filters on sale starting from $12.99, anyone ever use one of these? I'm currently running an Aquaclear made by Hagen for 20-30 gallons i believe.

Attached is a picture of my tank and favorite plant which is just shooting roots like crazy!

Thanks guys

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]]> Low Tech Forum TorontoPlantMan http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339250 RAOK/WTB: Nano tank http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339242&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:14:10 GMT Hey guys anyone have any spare nano tanks around if they want to get rid of or want to sell? Please let me know. And if you are selling then please pm me with pics if possible. Thank you! Nyc please :-) I'll travel to you. ]]> New York ivan.f http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339242 Coral Fish Memorial Day Sale http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339234&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:12:18 GMT FYI, Coral Fish Hawaii is having a Memorial Day Sale on Monday, May 27 from 10am - 5pm. 30% off the entire store unless it was already marked down. FYI, Coral Fish Hawaii is having a Memorial Day Sale on Monday, May 27 from 10am - 5pm. 30% off the entire store unless it was already marked down. ]]> Hawaii Kai808 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339234 CarbonDoser Electronic Co2 Regulator (the BEST in the World) http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339226&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:06:18 GMT http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm Has anyone used this system before? Looking for some personal reviews if possible before I waste my money on this. Thanks in advance! http://www.aquariumplants.com/Carbon...ator_p/co2.htm

Has anyone used this system before? Looking for some personal reviews if possible before I waste my money on this. Thanks in advance! ]]> Equipment wesleh http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339226 DIY spray bar questions http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339218&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:56:36 GMT Even though there are threads on this i didnt wanna high jack there thread. I have a cascade 1000 and an emperor 400 running on my 75 gallon. Flow sucks plain and simple. I bought the cascade used and the outflow was broken so i ordered one online. When it came the end was the wrong size so i had... Even though there are threads on this i didnt wanna high jack there thread. I have a cascade 1000 and an emperor 400 running on my 75 gallon. Flow sucks plain and simple. I bought the cascade used and the outflow was broken so i ordered one online. When it came the end was the wrong size so i had to use a reducer to get it to work. Needless to say the flow sucks. and im having huge algae issues now. So i was thinking of doing a DIY spray bar. Considering the filter isnt huge i was gonna run it down the side at 14" long pushing water from one side to another rather then along the back of the tank and twice as long as that size as i dont think it will push that much water. Or maybe im wrong???
Id really like to get rid of the emperor, its ugly and loud. But if i did the spray bar and a big enough powerhead on the opposite side would it be enough flow?

As far as the spray bar should i run it the same diameter are the hose or step it up to a 3/4"? ]]> DIY tattooedfool83 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339218 Crazy cory food.. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339194&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:07:31 GMT So on a lark, I dropped in a piece of Blanched Zucchini. My cories and mollies swarmed it! I have a set of 4 cories, 1 Albino 3 bronze green. I knew the mollies and the pleco in that tank would like it. The cories, are munching on it. I dropped another piece in the tank with 12 panda cories, with... So on a lark, I dropped in a piece of Blanched Zucchini. My cories and mollies swarmed it! I have a set of 4 cories, 1 Albino 3 bronze green. I knew the mollies and the pleco in that tank would like it. The cories, are munching on it. I dropped another piece in the tank with 12 panda cories, with a couple mystery snails. The Pandas could care less, the snails are just sleeping. I just found one stuck in a decoration, too big to fit through the hole.

What are the strange things your fish or pets eat? I want to try watermelon for my shrimp or pleco. ]]> Fish Oceangirl http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339194 Marineland Single Bright LED Lighting System http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339178&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:21 GMT Will this light work for a 20L with 3-4inches of substrate. my plan is only low lights and a lot of moss's. will I get alage? if this fixture led is not good enuff for low lights let me knoe. I only wanna run leds not t5 or t8 or cfls. thanks ]]> Lighting DreamCatcher http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339178 anyone want 2 oscars http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339170&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:37:54 GMT I have 2 juvie oscars one albino and one tiger. Theyre about 2-3 inches willing to trade them for plants or have them both for $15! I have 2 juvie oscars one albino and one tiger. Theyre about 2-3 inches willing to trade them for plants or have them both for $15! ]]> Colorado du3ce http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339170 Fish suggestions for Ripariums http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339162&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:21 GMT What do you folks recommend for the bottom half riparium's?

Looking for general guidelines/thoughts. IE: what colors or fish-size 'show' best... What types of fishes do well in smaller tanks... tanks with low water levels... etc.

I recently put Neon tetra's and they are hardly visible with a black substrate and shade. I was considering Rainbows, Orange Platys, or a White Betta to offset the darkness. ]]> Riparium/Terrarium/Vivarium cosm3 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339162 <![CDATA[Just thought I'd throw this one out: can anyone help me individually with my 10g?]]> http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339154&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:12 GMT Hi. I'm looking for someone who's knowledgeable about smallish low-tech tanks to help me grow plants. It's been up for a year and the plants aren't growing but the Cyanobacteria is. I am planning a substrate change to soil with a black sand cap sometime in the future. I've been reading a lot of posts and other articles but right now the tank just isn't responding. I already appreciate the help. ]]> Low Tech Forum Django http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=339154