Forum: DIY
08-19-2005, 04:05 AM
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I've built quite a few acrylic tanks, and have...
I've built quite a few acrylic tanks, and have built several 190s out of 3/8" cell-cast. The main problem w/ your tank plan is keeping the middle w/out a brace, this would require much thicker sheet...
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Forum: DIY
06-04-2005, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,282
Thanks for the kind words :)
It's currently (6)...
Thanks for the kind words :)
It's currently (6) 32 watt T8 tubes on a Workhorse 8 ballast for 192 watts. I'm pretty sure I'll be having to add another WH 8 once the plants start taking off, so I'll...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-31-2005, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 591
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-31-2005, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 591
I've currently got the Loaches in my 110gal...
I've currently got the Loaches in my 110gal Tropheus tank, and even w/ fish as voracious as Tropheus, the CLs still do get a good run at the food. I've had Discus back in the mid 80s and had good...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-30-2005, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 591
Thanks for the response Aphyosemion, yes the...
Thanks for the response Aphyosemion, yes the setup has gotten a bit expensive, but I built the tank, stand, sump and lighting so it did cut the costs down a few hunded dollars.
I was thinking it...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-30-2005, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 591
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-28-2005, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 591
OK, it's almost "go-time".....
I've got all the equipment for my 100 gal Discus/Plant tank all together now and will be setting it up over the next couple days. If any of you experts has the time I'd apreciate any advice.
First...
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Forum: DIY
05-27-2005, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 848
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Forum: DIY
05-26-2005, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 848
I've actually got (2) of the FBF600s running on...
I've actually got (2) of the FBF600s running on my FW 300gal 2tank+sump system and it's overkill for my system so I'll just remove one of the FBFs. Thye use fine silica/blasting sand right now, but I...
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Forum: DIY
05-24-2005, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 848
Thanks Oqsy for the detailed reply :)
I'll take...
Thanks Oqsy for the detailed reply :)
I'll take your advice and try it without any mods first and use sand rather than gravel. I think I'll also just get a small powerhead rather than strangling the...
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Forum: DIY
05-19-2005, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 848
Using FBF for CO2 reactor?
I've got a Lifegard600 FBF that I'm thinking of converting to a CO2 reactor for a new 100 gal tank and wanted to know if it's a good idea.
It's quite long at just under 2 feet and has a good water...
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Forum: DIY
05-18-2005, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,282
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Forum: Substrate
05-17-2005, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,488
Oops, just noticed on the shipment it said I've...
Oops, just noticed on the shipment it said I've rec'd 4 out of the 5 they're sending so they're sending all the bags I purchased, although I stated that I still had a few bags that I thought were OK....
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Forum: Substrate
05-17-2005, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,488
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Forum: DIY
05-17-2005, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 25,017
Thanks for the details Sean, If I make all the...
Thanks for the details Sean, If I make all the horizontal connectors as short as possible I may be able to accomodate it OK, and having 1.7x the normal flow will solve my flowrate situation.
A...
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Forum: DIY
05-17-2005, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 25,017
Sean, it's been awhile but I just thought I'd...
Sean, it's been awhile but I just thought I'd share a couple things and ask another question. I just tested one of my overflow tubes and it's draining at a rate of 4GPM or 240GPH. I used schedule 200...
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Forum: Substrate
04-28-2005, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,884
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Forum: Equipment
04-28-2005, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,567
Thanks for the quick reply Rex and BTW, your...
Thanks for the quick reply Rex and BTW, your guide is really well done and the info is much apreciated!
As far as the silicone tubing losing a lot of CO2, would this be the case if it weren't...
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Forum: Equipment
04-27-2005, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,567
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Forum: The Planted Tank FAQ
04-19-2005, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 103,436
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Forum: Equipment
03-20-2005, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 487
Ouch :(
I've already got a sump planned for...
Ouch :(
I've already got a sump planned for this tank so I can't go w/ a canister, I love my MagDrives but they're a bit noisier than I was wanting and I refuse to go w/ Rios (nothing but bad luck...
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Forum: Equipment
03-19-2005, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 487
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Forum: Equipment
03-19-2005, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 907
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Forum: Fish
03-03-2005, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
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Forum: Fish
03-03-2005, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 772
Discus and high GH
I'm hoping the following will work, let me know if it can :)
I've got liquid rock about 30degrees GH out of the tap w/ a PH around 7.5 and a KH about 6.
I've only kept Discus in California...
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