Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-14-2012, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 40
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Forum: Equipment
02-12-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,005
Is that a commercially available co2 reactor? ...
Is that a commercially available co2 reactor? I've got the home made PVC , but always wanted one where I could see what's going on in there and clean if necessary. Does it attach easily from the...
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Forum: Lighting
02-04-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 522
Sale
I see they have th 3x54 Catalina for $140. Might be worth just getting two of these an not use all the bulbs. Think I might just do that as the slim line series with 4 or 6 bulbs and spread ou is...
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Forum: Lighting
02-04-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 522
Catalina
I have the 3x54 over a 75g. My only complaint is no enough front to back coverage. I have it laying on the tank so raising I would probably help, but I need all the intensity I can get. This is...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-21-2012, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,075
Reactor
I have about the same conditions as you and was having problems also. I thought it was my co2 so I got pressurized with a ceramic diffuser, still no growth. Built a Rex reactor and things began to...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
01-08-2012, 03:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,121
My shrimp do well
I have kepth large amanos with 4 large discus for years now. I have also had an exploding population of cherries. The key is for them to have lots of places to hide in and a heavily planted tank is...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
05-17-2011, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 217
Air pockets in Silicone joints?
I noticed while doing a water change today that on two joints there are a series of what look to be air pockets or bubbles forming in the silicone. I have never noticed these before and I think they...
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Forum: Equipment
05-07-2011, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 836
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
04-20-2011, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,229
Had not thought about this...but I do believe...
Had not thought about this...but I do believe that just may work. I got the address of a few people and I will catch as many as possible over the next couple of days and pm you guys.
Those...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
04-19-2011, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
04-19-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
04-19-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,229
Extermination: Unwanted Shrimp!
I have a 75 g discus planted tank. I have two varieties of shrimp that have bred together and am not getting the super reds that I have always wanted. These guys breed like crazy and I want them...
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Forum: Equipment
02-18-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 237
Timer suggestions?
I had the aqualight timer for about 2 years and it quit working on me. Are there any other alternatives to a day/night timer out there that people have had good success with?
Needs to have at...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
02-17-2011, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 377
While it is true that there is an acclimation...
While it is true that there is an acclimation time for plants to adjust, I think that the majority of time it is the tank parameters itself that is the problem.
I say this because I see new...
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Forum: Equipment
01-29-2011, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,278
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Forum: Lighting
11-10-2010, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 813
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Forum: Lighting
11-10-2010, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,338
look at the catalina lights, they have 4 bulb...
look at the catalina lights, they have 4 bulb fixtures that can be independently turned on and off. Call them and they will pretty much set it up any way you like and give you any type bulbs you...
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Forum: Lighting
11-05-2010, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 450
I have the exact same fixture. I would go with...
I have the exact same fixture. I would go with one each of 6700k, plant grow, and and a 10000k to bring out the blues in the fish. Put the 1000k nearest the front of the tank as thats where youll...
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Forum: Substrate
06-02-2010, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 954
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
04-28-2010, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,106
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
04-27-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,995
For a 75 gallon, home built-very nicely...
For a 75 gallon, home built-very nicely done-stand, co2, t5ho lighting, planted, discuss tank I have spend just about $2300 when everything is added up.
Yes the very same price as the new...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
04-07-2010, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 385
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
04-07-2010, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 385
What do I do about the Bubbles?
Lately I've noticed that my tank has become somewhat cloudy. I suspected a bacterial bloom, but after closer inspection, found that the "cloud" was just millions of tiny bubbles.
These bubbles...
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Forum: Equipment
03-19-2010, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
It might work out ok for you, but...
I had...
It might work out ok for you, but...
I had the milwaulkee reg for about 3 weeks and had nothing but trouble with it. Called the company for any advice and was told that I am basically an idiot...
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Forum: Equipment
03-19-2010, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,197
I too am a fan of Purigen, but hate "The Bag". ...
I too am a fan of Purigen, but hate "The Bag". You have to use two of these square shaped bags in a circular type canister or the flow of water will find the path of least resistance. Anyway, they...
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