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Forum: Tank Journals 07-19-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Still Getting By....

As I noted a couple years back, I transistioned this tank to low (and I mean LOW) maintenance. The expanding family "forced" me to dial back my green obsession into something manageable. These...
Forum: Tank Journals 09-11-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Nic, I have lots of answers for you. There...

Nic,
I have lots of answers for you.

There is a local club. Madison Aquarium Gardeners (http://aquariumgardeners.com/com/) I belong to the club, and will be at the Monday meeting. The breeder...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-27-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Is that what it takes to get through this thread...

Is that what it takes to get through this thread - 2 to 3 hours? :)
I'm glad you liked it. I'm not much of an aquascaper, but I can grow weeds.
Over the years, I've watched folks who were new...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-15-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
A quick update... This is after a massive...

A quick update...

This is after a massive prune of narrow leaf java fern - a 5 gallon pale of the stuff. :drool: I'm taking the tank in a new direction. There will be open space on the right...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-07-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
You're missing the true beauty of this tank ;) -...

You're missing the true beauty of this tank ;) - it does not grow quickly. Thus, I need to post an updated photo only once or twice a year.

As an example: Here's the tank over a month later. ...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By unirdna
Speaking only for myself, my recommendation is...

Speaking only for myself, my recommendation is not based on biomedia - rather, frequency of cleaning. Mag filters clog up fast, and not just if you use the micron filter. They simply do not have...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By unirdna
Just imagine the growth rates if even 20% of the...

Just imagine the growth rates if even 20% of the carbon in a 5lb tank went into biomass. Ever see a pound of dry weight aquatic plants? :)

Anyone who thinks pressurized CO2 levels are primarily...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By unirdna
I'll ditto Mott's comments. The HOT Mag is a...

I'll ditto Mott's comments. The HOT Mag is a fine item to keep handy for water polishing (new tank setups). But, as a permanent filter, it is very lacking. Get the 2215. It is the proper tool for...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-17-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Tom, sorry for the delayed response - my family...

Tom, sorry for the delayed response - my family grew by one April 2, and that made me a bit busy for the past two weeks. :)

Great insight! I had not considered how emergent growth would create...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-31-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Hiya, guys. I went a.w.o.l. for a bit there. ...

Hiya, guys. I went a.w.o.l. for a bit there.

The tank chugs along. But, there are a couple observations to share.

First, the questions re: the lily pipes. Yes. They are custom made by a...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-13-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 79,277
Posted By unirdna
*ahem*....<subscribed> :D What a great...

*ahem*....<subscribed> :D

What a great alternative to an in-wall tank! As with all the others, I'm in awe of your DIYability.
Forum: Tank Journals 10-13-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Thanks for all the comments, folks. I hadn't...

Thanks for all the comments, folks. I hadn't realized that the thread had been lifted back to the front page.

DavidSu, I think that a Solar 1 would be plenty strong for the tank dimensions you...
Forum: Tank Journals 07-31-2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
I don't spend much time on the forum in the...

I don't spend much time on the forum in the summer. But, I just wanted to chime in to make sure I keep significant changes documented. I've finally removed all Anubias barteri (large variety). ...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-08-2009, 03:58 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Hey styxx! You've been away a while. I become a...

Hey styxx! You've been away a while. I become a ghost in the summer (save moderator interventions), but I find my way back every fall. Summer is just too packed for monthly (let along weekly!)...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-07-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By unirdna
Unless I had a 6-foot tank, I wouldn't try to do...

Unless I had a 6-foot tank, I wouldn't try to do an entire hole - just a green, rough, and maybe a bit of approach fairway. I would use UG for the green, HC for the fairway and downoi for the rough....
Forum: Tank Journals 04-30-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,727
Posted By unirdna
I think I can see individual photo-receptor cells...

I think I can see individual photo-receptor cells in its eye! :) And the eye looks like it could snap off in a breeze.

I will never tire of these photos!
Forum: DIY 04-29-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,681
Posted By unirdna
Awesome. The bar has been raised. also: In...

Awesome. The bar has been raised.

also: In case of tornado, climb inside this stand.
Forum: Tank Journals 04-29-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,402
Posted By unirdna
This is definitely the best way to grow an HC...

This is definitely the best way to grow an HC carpet. No algae worries. No continuous replanting. Just sit back and watch the grass grow. I look forward to your 1 month photo!
Forum: Tank Journals 04-27-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,293
Posted By unirdna
Get the hardware out. Snap a photo. And wait...

Get the hardware out. Snap a photo. And wait for the next aquascaping contest.

It looks great! I think the hairgrass is at its peak.
Forum: Equipment 04-27-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,787
Posted By unirdna
Thanks for sharing that, Chris. This is the kind...

Thanks for sharing that, Chris. This is the kind of thread that will receive a slow and steady amount of hits for years. Nicely done.
Forum: Equipment 04-27-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By unirdna
I've never assembled a 2nd pump, inline, to...

I've never assembled a 2nd pump, inline, to achieve more flow. I know that a few have, though. When they do, they always put them on the outflow hose. I think the consensus is that it is better to...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-27-2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 22,889
Posted By unirdna
Another journey into madness... <subscribed>...

Another journey into madness... <subscribed> ;)
Forum: Tank Journals 04-27-2009, 05:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,489
Posted By unirdna
Wonderful mid-size tank! I'd like to see a bit...

Wonderful mid-size tank! I'd like to see a bit more growing in, but I'm partial to "jungles" ;). I am always jealous of the fish you acquire. Way to take advantage of your location :proud:.
Forum: Tank Journals 04-27-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 118,742
Posted By unirdna
Refreshing the view

You know that you are getting bored of your tank when you don't stop to look at it for at least a few minutes a day. That is what I was doing... I needed to change things up. So, I ripped out a huge...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-25-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 23,108
Posted By unirdna
Welcome Back!!! To the hobby, and to the next...

Welcome Back!!! To the hobby, and to the next chapter of your life!

It's stories like yours that keep me from ever taking my health and my daily routine for granted.

Now stop posting, and get...
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