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Forum: Tank Journals 09-21-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 82
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Posted By larcat
It is definetly adequate. I raised it up so...

It is definetly adequate.

I raised it up so much because of algae reports when it is kept on the rim or only raised slightly.

I'll post more pics soon, but the moss and crypts are both very...
Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd 09-21-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 795
Posted By larcat
Nothing scares Amanos. Nothing.

Nothing scares Amanos. Nothing.
Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd 09-21-2012, 01:56 AM
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Views: 795
Posted By larcat
Haven't seen any yet, but we have just started...

Haven't seen any yet, but we have just started seeing mating behaviors, and our CPDs are finally doing the no-pants-dance again.

I'm guessing if there have been any, they get promptly munched by...
Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd 09-21-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 795
Posted By larcat
Boraras uropthalmoides!

Just wanted to toss this out there:

Msjinzked has these right now, and if any of you don't have experience with them they are shockingly cool NANO fish.

We have 15 (soon to be 25) in our 55...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-23-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,256
Posted By larcat
I would strongly suggest against going with the...

I would strongly suggest against going with the 24" Marinelands. You really want a full length 36" LED for this tank, especially considering LEDs don't "Throw" light like florescents do.
Forum: Tank Journals 08-23-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Brief update: Tannins are calming down, and...

Brief update: Tannins are calming down, and everything is settling in rather well. Couple parva have occasionally gone floated, but nothing horrible. Moss is very, very happy which makes me happy :)...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-23-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
I bought a piece of Lexan cut to size at the...

I bought a piece of Lexan cut to size at the local hardware store. I have ended up drilling some holes, evenly spaced, in the top because of temps. Fish I will be putting in don't love the high...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-13-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 116,409
Posted By larcat
Mine is filled :) Looks kinda scraggly, but...

Mine is filled :)

Looks kinda scraggly, but should really become much better looking as it fills in.

Got a HUGE jumpstart on the cycle, which I am very happy about.

If curious, it is in my...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-11-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Bit of both. Tds was at 900, tap is 300, so lots...

Bit of both. Tds was at 900, tap is 300, so lots of crap in the water. Doing 75% daily. 30x turnover keeps it stirred up.

When it calms down ill add purigen.
Forum: Tank Journals 08-11-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Some pics of the tank filled. Kinda messy at the...

Some pics of the tank filled. Kinda messy at the moment, with root trailings sticking out of the substrate. I always have this problem with crypts in shallow substrates. They will rot/break off...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-11-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By larcat
AFAIK they are still about a full inch longer...

AFAIK they are still about a full inch longer than the Micratya poeyi are. But yeah, afaik they are the smallest that anyone actually has!
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-11-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By larcat
Smallest filter feeding shrimp?

Hi!

Smallest one I know of is the "Carribbean Dwarf Filter Shrimp" (Micratya poeyi). Never seen them for sale.

Are there any others that are small that anyone knows of?

Thanks!
Forum: Tank Journals 08-11-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
More good news! The precycled filter and DSM...

More good news!

The precycled filter and DSM definetly jump started my cycle.

It has been filled for about 48 hours.

Ammonia is barely registering (though there is a little, maybe .25)....
Forum: Tank Journals 08-11-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
I'll post some pics today :) This vermi...

I'll post some pics today :)

This vermi compost had some twigs in it, so I've got pretty heavily tannin stained water at them moment.
Forum: Tank Journals 08-11-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Further minor update: Got a Maxi-Jet 900 for the...

Further minor update: Got a Maxi-Jet 900 for the tank today. Really perfect for what I wanted. Not stirring up my substrate, entire water surface is rippling, really moving things around. Venturi for...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-09-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Thanks for the nice comments. Really looking...

Thanks for the nice comments. Really looking forward to the growin also. If the moss does what I want/hope it does, it will be a really neat effect.

The powerhead on the one end would be the most...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-09-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Well, good news is 98% of my moss stayed attached...

Well, good news is 98% of my moss stayed attached to the rocks and foam! Yay! Should look pretty darned cool as it grows in :)

Getting enough flow in this tank is going to be really tough.

I'm...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-09-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
Here is why I couldn't use a full length spray...

Here is why I couldn't use a full length spray bar on this tank:

http://i.imgur.com/Szxrs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xS5aZ.jpg

It is directly between our desks!
Forum: Tank Journals 08-08-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
The top has four cross bars -- one between each...

The top has four cross bars -- one between each set of legs. Those are screwed and glued, and then the top itself is screwed and glued. The bottom set of screws is in the cross bars, not the top...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-08-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
The blue aussie shepherds are gorgeous :) I...

The blue aussie shepherds are gorgeous :)

I lucked out with Sinner, she's a good looking dog. Short and fat for a cattle dog though!
Forum: Tank Journals 08-08-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,127
Posted By larcat
well, I'm gunna fill it today :) Here are...

well, I'm gunna fill it today :)

Here are pics of the completed stand. Took a little while to make it, but not too long. The footprint will leave about an eighth of an inch on each side of the...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-04-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 116,409
Posted By larcat
I ended up getting a piece of 1/8th inch Lexan...

I ended up getting a piece of 1/8th inch Lexan for 10 bucks, cut to the tanks size. Doesn't seem to be bowing at all... yet. We'll see over time. Nice thing is, after I get the gear in, I'll be able...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-03-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By larcat
Yeah, after reading lots of Barr's experiences...

Yeah, after reading lots of Barr's experiences with wet/dry filters, I pretty much came to the conclusion that off-gassing of Co2 is, if nothing else, over emphasized.

Mother nature was kind to...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-03-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By larcat
Oxegyn and Co2 in high flow tanks with lids.

Hi!

Super high flow/surface agitation and Co2 don't get along well, I know that. Wanted to know peoples experiences injecting with a high flow setup, how it works, any tips.

Similarly, when you...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-03-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 116,409
Posted By larcat
For sure. I'm going to need to do a lid for mine...

For sure. I'm going to need to do a lid for mine regardless though.

Lexan or glass?
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