http://www.plantedtank.net/forums Talk about anything related to Planted Tanks. Sponsored by: en Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:17:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.plantedtank.net/forums http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101872-poly-fill-vs-quilt-batting.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:13 GMT At walmart either can be gotten cheaply and in large almounts. Is one better than the other. Is there something else thats better? At walmart either can be gotten cheaply and in large almounts. Is one better than the other. Is there something else thats better? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Bill W http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101872-poly-fill-vs-quilt-batting.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101870-plant-pronunciation.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:06:47 GMT As I am sure I don't stand alone on this issue, correct plant pronunciation is difficult to find. For me, I know what a plant is when I see the name of it but am not sure if I can correctly pronounce it. Does anyone know if there is a website that pronounces the names of these plants and if not, would it not be a great idea for someone to create a site for audible pronunciation of aquarium plants. I would love to attend some of the conferences that take place every year, but would be scared to death to pronounce any plants to anyone. I can hear them now..."your looking for what plant?"

I love this hobby and want to expand my knowledge of it and want to start by correctly pronouncing the plants we use. I would love someday to be a speaker at an event to share my trials and errors and my successes with the aquarium hobby, but I need to be able to know how these plants are correctly pronounced.

Please share your thoughts... ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion dewalltheway http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101870-plant-pronunciation.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101866-easier-plants-what-brands-light-bulbs.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:24:12 GMT I have sun glow in my 29 and want to get a new lamp. I see that the Brand GLO has Aqua Glo at 18000k and Power Glo at 18000k also, so would these be good? There less exponsive. I do want to get the Brand CORALIFE that are 50/50 fluoresent with 10,000k daylight and the other half is a true actinic... I have sun glow in my 29 and want to get a new lamp. I see that the Brand GLO has Aqua Glo at 18000k and Power Glo at 18000k also, so would these be good? There less exponsive. I do want to get the Brand CORALIFE that are 50/50 fluoresent with 10,000k daylight and the other half is a true actinic blue light. I love how they make everything glow. So should I just save up For that brand instead? Its like 50$ for an 24inch but I want my plants to thrive and maybe have a few mid advance plants added.

Also do you really have to replace the bulbs once a year and if so what are the factual reasons behind that? Like dose it not give out the certain color tempertures after a year?:help:

One other thing could I buy bulbs from a plant store or hardweare store that work just as well but are cheaper? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Taryn Nation http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101866-easier-plants-what-brands-light-bulbs.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101865-piece-driftwood-found-river-safe.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:22:18 GMT as the title states, I found this piece of driftwood when we visit a certain river in our place. It has java moss fully attached to the wood. Brought it home and in the process of soaking it (2 days now). Question is, is the wood safe for my aquarium? the wood is fully submersed when I found it. as the title states, I found this piece of driftwood when we visit a certain river in our place. It has java moss fully attached to the wood. Brought it home and in the process of soaking it (2 days now).

Question is, is the wood safe for my aquarium? the wood is fully submersed when I found it. ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion sliver http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101865-piece-driftwood-found-river-safe.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101853-immediate-help-needed-fish-sick.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:47:52 GMT Hey, I just noticed that all of my Roselines have become extremely ill. Their scales are turning transparent and melting off and the eye lids seem to be turning transparent and look as though they are feeling off. The fish arent eating. WHAT DO I DO? I have been testing my CO2 levels and trying... Hey,

I just noticed that all of my Roselines have become extremely ill. Their scales are turning transparent and melting off and the eye lids seem to be turning transparent and look as though they are feeling off. The fish arent eating. WHAT DO I DO? I have been testing my CO2 levels and trying to push them up to the max, could this cause their scales to do this??? None of my other fish are experiencing this.

Water parameters are normal. Temp 78F



]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Alec http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101853-immediate-help-needed-fish-sick.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101844-what-would-you-suggest-6700-6700-a.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:07:15 GMT I have a planted 24g aquapod and I have one 6700k bulb and I need to replace the other bulb. Should I get another 6700 or a dual daylight 6700/10,000 k bulb? I have a planted 24g aquapod and I have one 6700k bulb and I need to replace the other bulb. Should I get another 6700 or a dual daylight 6700/10,000 k bulb? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Contrast http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101844-what-would-you-suggest-6700-6700-a.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101834-how-preserve-bacteria-canisters-during-aqua.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:19:42 GMT I plan to re-aquascape a 40g tank where I use two 2236's. It'll take, perhaps, 5-6 hours and I'll have to shut down both filters.

What would be a good way to preserve beneficial bacteria in the filters during the period? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Chrisk-K http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101834-how-preserve-bacteria-canisters-during-aqua.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101832-making-custom-fish-tank-anyone-do.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:49:03 GMT I've been considering this. I've been consistently looking for a decent tank for quite sometime now. I was looking for something more along the lines of a breeder tank, but I can't find one for the life of me (without paying way too much $$$)

I'm looking to build something simple, easy, and a little on the smaller side. I've been looking in the range of 24x18x18 (width, depth, height)

Any advice for a first timer? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Steve325 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101832-making-custom-fish-tank-anyone-do.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101820-what-has-happened-pogostemon-helferi.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:57:17 GMT I work in an LFS and just recently the quality of the Pogostemon helferi I have been ordering in has dropped greatly. Not only that but also the quality of those I have used in other tanks also seems to have changed a lot. Initially up to about 3-4 months ago it was coming in from the suppliers... I work in an LFS and just recently the quality of the Pogostemon helferi I have been ordering in has dropped greatly. Not only that but also the quality of those I have used in other tanks also seems to have changed a lot.

Initially up to about 3-4 months ago it was coming in from the suppliers and growing in our tanks very happily looking like this:



In the last few months both the quality of the plants coming in and also the plants which are used in 3 different display tanks seems to have descended to this:



And then even worse to this:




It just seems to get worse and worse in all three tanks, iv never really had trouble growing the stuff before and don’t believe it is a light issue as all the tanks have very bright light over them, pressurised CO2 injection and regular nutrient dosing (weekly and daily.) Is this possibly a seasonable thing or maybe a disease because the plants all seem to get increasingly unhealthy although there is no reason for them to do so. I would maybe think there was something wrong with a tank but this isn’t exactly an isolated occurrence. ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Mowze http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101820-what-has-happened-pogostemon-helferi.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101798-video-my-tank.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:35:51 GMT just wanted to share this video of my 60 gal island style tank to show people you can have a nice looking planted tank on a very low budget....enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtN-7DgYRFI ps:tank,filter,plants,substrate,light about $120 total:D just wanted to share this video of my 60 gal island style tank to show people you can have a nice looking planted tank on a very low budget....enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtN-7DgYRFI

ps:tank,filter,plants,substrate,light about $120 total:D ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion i love planted tanks http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101798-video-my-tank.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101793-best-tank-size-dimensions.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:57:15 GMT Just out of curiosity, what are your favorite shapes for planted tanks. I am setting up a new high tech setup and I am unsure which way to go. Its going to be a smallish tank (no more than 36 inches). But I am not sure what is preferred for the most aquascaping options.... Something tall like a... Just out of curiosity, what are your favorite shapes for planted tanks. I am setting up a new high tech setup and I am unsure which way to go. Its going to be a smallish tank (no more than 36 inches). But I am not sure what is preferred for the most aquascaping options.... Something tall like a 29 gallon or something deep with a large footprint like a 40 breeder. A cube tank is also an intriguing idea. Anyways, I am curious to hear what shapes/sizes you guys enjoy using. ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion MissMTS http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101793-best-tank-size-dimensions.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101774-best-way-dissolve-c02.html Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:46:42 GMT I personally use my filter currently to break down the co2. what is the best way in your opinion? I personally use my filter currently to break down the co2. what is the best way in your opinion? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Delslo http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101774-best-way-dissolve-c02.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101763-potassium-permanganate-stain.html Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:38:05 GMT I finally got PP. I know it stains hands and clothing. Does it also stain plants and aquarium equipment?

If it does, I have two questions.

1. How do you use PP to sterilize equipment and avoid stain on equipment? I'd like to use PP on QT equipment.
2. Where do you dispose a PP solution? Would it stain the toilet bowl or bath tub? ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Chrisk-K http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101763-potassium-permanganate-stain.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101758-lighting-new-55g-planted-tank.html Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:21:08 GMT I have a 55g fish-only aquarium that I am converting to a planted aquarium. I just wanted a low-tech, no CO2 tank. I am using eco-complete substrate and just purchased a 2X54w hagen glo light fixture. I thought I was doing well because it would be ~2wpg. Except now I have learned that with t5ho... I have a 55g fish-only aquarium that I am converting to a planted aquarium. I just wanted a low-tech, no CO2 tank. I am using eco-complete substrate and just purchased a 2X54w hagen glo light fixture. I thought I was doing well because it would be ~2wpg. Except now I have learned that with t5ho bulbs that the wpg rule has been thrown out the window (that I have more like 3wpg maybe, but who knows?). Anyway, my tank is 48" long and 19" tall and 12" wide. How can I adjust my lighting using this fixture to be able to grow low-medium light plants without having to use CO2?

I've had suggestions to remove one bulb, will the double light hagen glo unit still turn on with only one bulb in it? Would I then have an acceptable amount of light to serve my purpose?

Someone else suggested to use one actinic and one daylight bulb... how does this decrease the lighting? And wouldn't it make my aquarium look blue?

Any suggestions or info would be great because I am thoroughly confused. ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion jdrawe http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101758-lighting-new-55g-planted-tank.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101744-all-my-fish-died.html Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:52:58 GMT :angryfire Well, I exaggerated a little bit, but 8/10 died last night. I came home and noticed 2 fish dead (2 black neons), sucked up against the filter. About 30-40 minutes later, I saw a fish that just randomly died (zebrafish). Next thing I know, I look at all my Tiger Barbs and it looks... :angryfire

Well, I exaggerated a little bit, but 8/10 died last night. I came home and noticed 2 fish dead (2 black neons), sucked up against the filter. About 30-40 minutes later, I saw a fish that just randomly died (zebrafish). Next thing I know, I look at all my Tiger Barbs and it looks like they are gasping for air, freaking out like they couldn't breathe. I didn't have a bubbler in there, didn't realize that I needed one (my fish tank said it included everything to get started (the filter, food, etc)

What could have possibly caused this? The water has always been clean. I've done 20% water changes about once a week. The only problem that I noticed in the tank was a little bit of algae forming. The tank temperature was moderately warm at 82 degrees.

It was pretty disappointing to just see them all die right infront of me. I tried to pull them out of the tank and put them in a bucket, hoping that would help. It didn't and they all died :icon_mad:

I didn't see any signs of any kind of disease and the fish were well established. It's been about 2 months that they've been in the tank. They kind of stopped eating about 2-3 days ago and I couldn't figure out why, obviously this must be the reason ]]> General Planted Tank Discussion Steve325 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/general-planted-tank-discussion/101744-all-my-fish-died.html