Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
07-05-2004, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 3
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Glosso Question
I just planted a ton of glosso in my tank/
Although the supply I rec'd was in good shape you can tell it was not in sufficient light to cause it to grow low but rather up. I intend to leave this in...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-30-2004, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 749
Fertilizer Micro Nutrient Question
I have just redone my 23g tank this past Saturday 6/26. It is an established tank of 6 weeks having gone thru the normal small cycle that plant tanks do, but I had a Hair algae attach and also wanted...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-30-2004, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,166
Regarding ferts
I spoke to Greg not too long ago aas I have a single 23g planted aquarium. He was very open and up front. Basically he said the dry chem is not cost and effective and convienent for small tanks...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-24-2004, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 795
Nitrate Test Kit Question
I have been testing my planted tanks Nitrate because I have a Hair Algae problem right now and am trying to locate the problem.
I am using a Aquarium Pharmacuticals Test kit. It says that readings...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-23-2004, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
I do not use tap as my PH here is very high 8.0...
I do not use tap as my PH here is very high 8.0 and hardness is way up there also gh over 23 kh over 10 also quite a few bad elements in water here that I prefer to leave out of the tank. Therfore...
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Forum: Algae
06-23-2004, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 755
Hair ALgae Need some help please
I recently setup a planted 23g tank about 5 weeks ago.
Equipment CO2 injection on timer with lighting. Eheim 2126 Pro Canister, Turbo Twist UV sterilizer, Minim Vortec Reactor, Milwaukee PH...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-23-2004, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Need some help and advice regarding Hair Algea
I recently setup a planted 23g tank about 5 weeks ago.
Equipment CO2 injection on timer with lighting. Eheim 2126 Pro Canister, Turbo Twist UV sterilizer, Minim Vortec Reactor, Milwaukee PH...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-15-2004, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,586
Las Vegas Tropical Fish Stores
I will be in Las Vegas most of this week leaving tomorrow night. Are there any real good tropical fish and aquatic plant stores there? If so please advise of name and if you know phone number that...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-30-2004, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 719
Need full name and info on this plant
I recently bought 5 stems of this plant on Aquabid the (RARE) Tonina sp. from BelemR
They arrived in great shape and are brilliant green and very healthy looking. I would like more info on this...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-30-2004, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,568
Yes I would like plants that pearl easily but I...
Yes I would like plants that pearl easily but I think I have some in there. DOes this usually happen first thing in am when lights come on if CO2 is high or is it later in day when the high lighting...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-28-2004, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,568
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Forum: Lighting
05-26-2004, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 979
Planted Tank Light Temp K Question
I have a heavily planted 23g Via Aqua 680 tank. I am filtering with and Ehiem 2126 Pro and also have a small Rio 50 power head for slight surface agitation. I just started CO2 injection today and...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-22-2004, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 621
Can the KH be safely increased with Baking SOda
If I am correct I can increase Kh a degree or two with arm and hammer baking soda which is pure carbonates. This would not be considered a buffer as in those bought to increase or decrease Kh in your...
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Forum: DIY
05-19-2004, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,787
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Forum: Equipment
05-19-2004, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
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Forum: Substrate
05-17-2004, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
I bought a 20lb bag yesterday. My tank has a 2"...
I bought a 20lb bag yesterday. My tank has a 2" base of Flora Base and nothing else. I want to put this on top of that about 1/2" thick. I imagine this will sift down thru it some. I also have a UGF...
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Forum: DIY
05-17-2004, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,554
I am considering a couple of options. Since I...
I am considering a couple of options. Since I have a Milwaukee PH Controller I am looking at a CO2 injection system. But I am also looking at DIY CO2.
I have the Hagen CO2 system sitting here....
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Forum: Equipment
05-16-2004, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,413
If I put this UV sterilizer as I want to on my...
If I put this UV sterilizer as I want to on my return side of my 2126 and place an inline CO2 reactor on the uot take side of my filter both working basically by the cannisters natural pull do you...
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Forum: Equipment
05-16-2004, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 727
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Forum: Substrate
05-15-2004, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,142
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Forum: Equipment
05-15-2004, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 1,158
Views: 73,106
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Forum: Equipment
05-15-2004, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,413
I want to put this unit on the return side of my...
I want to put this unit on the return side of my Eheim Filter is that do able as it would be pushing the water not pulling it thru.
Also does anyone know Coralifes web site address>>>>
Your...
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Forum: Equipment
05-15-2004, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,135
I just purchased a 2126 last weekend.
The...
I just purchased a 2126 last weekend.
The instructions are ok but didnt really say whether we have to grease them initially or not. SOunded to me like if it starts sticking when trying to prime then...
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Forum: Equipment
05-15-2004, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-14-2004, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 381
I can understand that raising Kh 1 degree will...
I can understand that raising Kh 1 degree will pull Ph up .1 to .2. If CO2 injected into the tank reduces Ph what does that due to Kh if anything.
Further I know that the Carbo Plus will soften...
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