Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-14-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 781
Ken, it's the proteins from the substrate. ADA...
Ken, it's the proteins from the substrate. ADA aquasoil and fluval stratum have both released some kind of oily, protein-y film, and water changes help a bunch. If it's bugging you though, you can...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
09-10-2012, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 971
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
09-10-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 799
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
09-10-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,186
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Forum: Equipment
09-07-2012, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-06-2012, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 540
Perfectly safe as long as you get the original...
Perfectly safe as long as you get the original one, and not the one with the added scents / chemicals in it. It's essentially super rough substance similar to the microfiber cloths that you use to...
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Forum: Fish
09-05-2012, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 243
Er, I don't see why not? Is there an actual...
Er, I don't see why not? Is there an actual question here, lol? If you'd like to keep them as pets, then go for it as long as tank space permits. If they're just a means for algae control, i can...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-05-2012, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 540
There's really no need for 5-15 dollar glass...
There's really no need for 5-15 dollar glass scrapers. If it's glass, then go with razor blades. These seem to work a lot better for me than the cards do and they're cheap as heck. Just be careful...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-05-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 254
Softened Water Fine in Aquariums?
Like the title states, is softened water (the salt based kind) okay to use in aquariums?
More specifically a shrimp tank. I'm not quite sure how water softeners work, but would love to hear from...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
09-05-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 697
In reference to the natural light cycles of...
In reference to the natural light cycles of animals in general, I know many of us choose to light the tanks during the night when we're home from work for our viewing pleasures. Assuming that ambient...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-31-2012, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 1,039
Views: 109,405
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-31-2012, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 1,039
Views: 109,405
Are there other ways to raise up the lights...
Are there other ways to raise up the lights besides hanging them? I've got a tight space for my 12 and hanging's not really an option. I've heard the tank's so shallow that even a single t5NO bulb...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-31-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 1,039
Views: 109,405
Not sure if this has been answered before, but...
Not sure if this has been answered before, but what lights have you guys had success with good growing conditions on this tank? I tried a t5HO 2x39W fixture, and most of my plants ended up starving...
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Forum: Lighting
08-29-2012, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 761
Views: 149,042
Great write-up, awesome charts, and great...
Great write-up, awesome charts, and great explanations! No wonder people look to you as THE planted tank guru.
Hopefully you can answer a quick questions for me though, as I seem to be getting...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
08-29-2012, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 697
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
08-29-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 697
Most likely Neos, but let's generalize here and...
Most likely Neos, but let's generalize here and say both neos and taiwan bees. Is algae growth necessary to a healthy shrimp colony? I've got a t5HO fixture with 1x39W on a 12G Long, which I think is...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
08-29-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 697
Does a Shrimp Only Tank Need Light?
As title states, I was just pondering whether or not a shrimp only tank actually needs light, or if they would be able to thrive in an environment where ambient lighting would be their only light...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-27-2012, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 339
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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks
08-20-2012, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks
08-17-2012, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 1,086
Views: 142,431
Turned this into a well-spent 2-3 hours of...
Turned this into a well-spent 2-3 hours of reading at work :D
I can't remember if you've addressed this in previous posts, but how do you maintain the riccia carpet looking at a long-term tank?...
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Forum: Aquascaping
08-17-2012, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks
08-17-2012, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 676
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-17-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 781
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-17-2012, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 442
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