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Forum: Equipment 06-16-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 180
Posted By foster
I use powerheads in my tanks. It distributes the...

I use powerheads in my tanks. It distributes the co2 very evenly throughout the tank. I think its the best method I have tried so far.
Forum: Equipment 06-16-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 180
Posted By foster
:icon_lol: That's about the truth!!

:icon_lol: That's about the truth!!
Forum: Algae 06-09-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 242
Posted By foster
Less photoperiod, more co2, and spot treating...

Less photoperiod, more co2, and spot treating with Excel, or hydrogen peroxide should alleviate the BBA problem.
Forum: Equipment 05-25-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 567
Posted By foster
I diffuse co2 through a cheap Topfin power head....

I diffuse co2 through a cheap Topfin power head. Hook the tubing to the venture inlet, the impeller chops it up, and the PH shoots it into the tank. Seems to work pretty well.
Forum: Algae 05-19-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By foster
Get your nitrate up to at least 10PPM, up the co2...

Get your nitrate up to at least 10PPM, up the co2 a bit. Look into Pro PPS dry ferts, you can add more of one type of fert, or less of another if needed. You don't have enough ferts in the tank. Your...
Forum: Fish 05-19-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 254
Posted By foster
You will want to treat the whole tank that the...

You will want to treat the whole tank that the Sword was in With him showing spots the whole tank is now exposed to the parasite. Try to create some extra surface movement for O2 exchange. Most anti...
Forum: Fish 05-12-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 260
Posted By foster
I would purchase new food. The nutritional value...

I would purchase new food. The nutritional value might be gone since its pretty old. Another good option for fry is Golden Pearls. You can get a very small micron size for fry.
Forum: Fish 05-12-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By foster
You may be looking at natural mature rainbow...

You may be looking at natural mature rainbow shape. Can you post a clear pic of the fish?
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-12-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 220
Posted By foster
Do you have any specific questions?

Do you have any specific questions?
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-11-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 115
Posted By foster
That small of an amount of ammonia is nothing to...

That small of an amount of ammonia is nothing to be concerned about. In a fully cycled tank, it won't last long!!
Forum: Equipment 05-06-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 214
Posted By foster
I also run an Aquetek reg. I am very pleased with...

I also run an Aquetek reg. I am very pleased with it. $79 on [Ebay Link Removed] You will need to buy a bubble counter though as it doesn't come with one.
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 129
Posted By foster
Check out frogpondaquatics. They carry some...

Check out frogpondaquatics. They carry some parts. Also Kensfish, can get parts for renas.

Eheim suction cups work perfect for the Rena clips that hold intake, and return tubes. They can be...
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 129
Posted By foster
There should be a flow control on the return tube...

There should be a flow control on the return tube that goes in the tank. It will look like a T-handle.
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-27-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 452
Posted By foster
KH 0? Can't be 0 unless you are using pure RO...

KH 0? Can't be 0 unless you are using pure RO water. You need kh of around 9, and gh around 6 for plants to do their best.
Forum: Algae 04-24-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 175
Posted By foster
Try spot treating it with hydrogen peroxide. It...

Try spot treating it with hydrogen peroxide. It should oxidize it, and ultimately kill it. I have used peroxide for many anomalies in my tanks. It works for a lot of them:thumbsup:
Forum: Algae 04-17-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 348
Posted By foster
Yup!!

Yup!!
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 515
Posted By foster
I diffuse my co2 through a cheap Topfin powerhead...

I diffuse my co2 through a cheap Topfin powerhead from Petsmart. The venturi inlet is before the impeller, so the co2 is chopped up, and shot into the tank. Works very well.:thumbsup:
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 220
Posted By foster
I point mine towards one of the filter intakes....

I point mine towards one of the filter intakes. That makes the return flow disperse in a broken pattern on the back of the tank. Or you can put a glass bowl, or plate in the bottom of the tank, and...
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By foster
Maybe small in tank filters would work for the...

Maybe small in tank filters would work for the smaller tanks.
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-16-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,153
Posted By foster
With that high of light, and no co2 you will...

With that high of light, and no co2 you will probably encounter an algae problem. I would think one of the lights mounted in the middle of the tank would work ok!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-16-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By foster
If you have place that a 36" tank will fit, a...

If you have place that a 36" tank will fit, a 30Long is a pretty decent size to work with.
Forum: Algae 04-09-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By foster
My tanks have been up, and running for years. I...

My tanks have been up, and running for years. I do a 75% water change every week, and vacuum the open space in the tank. I had the initial bloom when I set them up, and it all went away over time....
Forum: Lighting 04-08-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By foster
Hoppy figured out that I would be in the very...

Hoppy figured out that I would be in the very high light range with this fixture at 20" above the substrate. He also gave me some very important advice about co2 concentrations , and keeping the...
Forum: Algae 04-08-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By foster
Diatoms

Been doing some research on diatoms. One post said increased light will diminish them, or fully irradicate them. I have a tendency to think there is some merit to this statement. All of my tanks have...
Forum: Lighting 04-07-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 413
Posted By foster
I use an Aqueon T-5 normal output fixture over my...

I use an Aqueon T-5 normal output fixture over my 40 long tank. The one colormax bulb that comes with it is useless foe plants I switched it out for another 6500K bulb. My plants grow very well. I...
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