Forum: Tank Journals
09-21-2012, 11:09 AM
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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...
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Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd
09-21-2012, 11:07 AM
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Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd
09-21-2012, 01:56 AM
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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...
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Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd
09-21-2012, 12:37 AM
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-23-2012, 01:38 AM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-23-2012, 01:32 AM
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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 :)...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-23-2012, 01:29 AM
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-13-2012, 07:23 PM
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-11-2012, 09:16 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-11-2012, 07:31 PM
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
08-11-2012, 07:11 PM
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
08-11-2012, 06:59 PM
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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!
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-11-2012, 05:20 PM
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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)....
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-11-2012, 03:30 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-11-2012, 03:20 AM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-09-2012, 08:31 PM
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-09-2012, 02:48 AM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-09-2012, 01:07 AM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-08-2012, 10:11 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-08-2012, 04:50 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-08-2012, 03:33 PM
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-04-2012, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 1,089
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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...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-03-2012, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 11
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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...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
08-03-2012, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 11
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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...
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Forum: Tank Journals
08-03-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 1,089
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