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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters Today, 11:21 AM
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Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks Zorfox, your post is incredibly helpful. ...

Thanks Zorfox, your post is incredibly helpful. So when I select "EI Daily" the value that is given is per day? The reason I ask is that the dosing is very high compared to what is recommended by...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters Yesterday, 01:44 PM
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Views: 208
Posted By ACFishTank
Good to know! Did you follow Seachem's dosing...

Good to know! Did you follow Seachem's dosing schedule? Any problems with algae?

I was having problems with algae, but found out that I hasn't dosing enough! Things seem to be getting better on...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-17-2013, 08:20 PM
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Views: 208
Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks for the follow up. The illustration...

Thanks for the follow up. The illustration helps. The tank is a 15 gallon that is moderately planted. I think I'll look for order the iron and maybe dose half of their recommendation for the time...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-17-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 208
Posted By ACFishTank
Dosing Iron

Hi Everyone,

Currently I'm dosing using Seachem's product line. The only supplement I haven't dosed is iron, since I have a few questions:

1. Is the amount of Iron in Flourish Comprehensive...
Forum: Tank Journals 01-07-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,932
Posted By ACFishTank
Welcome to TPT! I totally agree with...

Welcome to TPT!

I totally agree with mitchfish9, having the filter off for extended periods of time is starving the bacteria in your filter of oxygen causing an anaerobic environment. Have you...
Forum: Tank Journals 01-07-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,056
Posted By ACFishTank
Great setup! I like the rasboras..

Great setup! I like the rasboras..
Forum: Aquascaping 01-06-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,363
Posted By ACFishTank
Great job! Can't wait to see its progression!

Great job! Can't wait to see its progression!
Forum: Tank Journals 01-06-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Update Well, the Pennywort hasn't taken off...

Update

Well, the Pennywort hasn't taken off as I though it would. From what I read, this is an easy plant to grow so it left me a little perplexed. Then the other day I found the culprit... ...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-30-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Update I added some brazilian pennywort to...

Update

I added some brazilian pennywort to the center mid ground. I've always liked the look of this plant and was finally able to find some decent cuttings at the LFS.

The rotala indica is...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-29-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Yeah, it's unfortunate. They are a bit sensitive...

Yeah, it's unfortunate. They are a bit sensitive to begin with and really don't ship well either. I had a couple in my 30 gallon back a few years ago that did fine. I guess its part luck with...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-28-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks M00se. Yeah, the loss of the oto was...

Thanks M00se. Yeah, the loss of the oto was upsetting. Maybe I'll try a bristlenose instead.

Do you use root tabs for your limnophila? I really like this plant and want to make sure it takes...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-28-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Update Current water parameters: pH:...

Update

Current water parameters:

pH: 6.8
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 20 ppm (before today's water change)
Gh: 143 ppm
Kh: 17 ppm
Forum: Aquascaping 12-22-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By ACFishTank
Hi Lfisher, Same is happening to me. Its...

Hi Lfisher,

Same is happening to me. Its been about a month and a half and I'm still getting a little, though it seems to be slowing down. One thing I can assure you is that it doesn't / won't...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 12-22-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By ACFishTank
Seachem Dosing Question

Hi Everyone,

I'm a bit confused about fert dosing. I'm using the Seachem Flourish line, right now dosing the following:

Flourish Excel:2 mL/day
Flourish Comprehensive: 1mL /twice a week
...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-21-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
I've been trying to get the otocinclus to eat...

I've been trying to get the otocinclus to eat Omega One veggie rounds but without luck so far. Seems interested, but never goes for it. I'll try to zucchini tonight and see if that helps. How long...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-21-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Picked up some Limnophila hippuroides yesterday...

Picked up some Limnophila hippuroides yesterday at the lfs. This stuff is awesome looking. I just hope that it grows well in my tank. It needs some time to straighten out and root itself. Fingers...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-20-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks for the words of encouragement! ...

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Tested the tank yesterday and noted that my Kh is about 17ppm.. pretty low. Would this cause any issues? Recently the rotala is looking a little dull, so...
Forum: Lighting 12-20-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By ACFishTank
I use the FugeRay 24" over my 15 gal and use both...

I use the FugeRay 24" over my 15 gal and use both white and blue at the same time. I like the added color the blue brings out in my tetras. It also seems to enhance the green of the plants.

I...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-17-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
New Update: Can't find any of the sakura...

New Update:

Can't find any of the sakura shrimp. They were small, so I think the blue tetras got a hold of them during the night. :icon_cry: Well, I tried and know to either get bigger shrimp or...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-17-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks Paul! Getting there...

Thanks Paul! Getting there...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-16-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Well, checked the water yesterday and all...

Well, checked the water yesterday and all parameters looked good. Did a 25% water change and dosed Flourish ferts.

Started reducing the photo period from 10 hours to 8. Also purchased an otto...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-13-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Thanks for the advice! I was thinking of glosso...

Thanks for the advice! I was thinking of glosso for the front, but though it was a bit more demanding than what I have for lighting. I have the Finnex FugeRay, which gives me about 38 PAR, or...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-13-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Hey Scott, Thanks for the follow up. I...

Hey Scott,

Thanks for the follow up. I washed the branch again (2nd time) and I'm not noticing it coming back as much. I think I might be in the clear on that one.

The algae is minimal right...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-13-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By ACFishTank
Starting to see some signs of algae on the dwarf...

Starting to see some signs of algae on the dwarf chain swords. I'm apprehensive to throw in any otocinclus in the tank for another week to two because its still cycling.

What do most hobbyists...
Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd 12-12-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,266
Posted By ACFishTank
Voted! Good luck!

Voted! Good luck!
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