Forum: Lighting
12-30-2011, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 1
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Want to replacing a T8 hood with T5NO fixture
I'm considering getting a dual T5NO fixture from Deep Blue Professional that uses 1- 14 watt 6700K & 1- 14 watt 10000K tube in a 24" fixture on a 15 g planted tank.
The current hood is 24" and...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-21-2011, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 307
I have a few questions about its use.
How...
I have a few questions about its use.
How many capsules do you use in a 15g tank, how often should it be used, how deep in the substrate should it be put, and how long on average before you see...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-20-2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 307
Osmocote plus used with shrimp
I wanted to know if "Osmocote Plus" is ok to use with dwarf shrimp, in particular Red Cherry Shrimp and OEBT's .
If its NOT ok to use, what can I use in place of it?
My tank is a moderately...
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Forum: Substrate
12-16-2011, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
I used close to 1 1/2 bags ( almost 30 lbs.) in...
I used close to 1 1/2 bags ( almost 30 lbs.) in my 15 gallon tank. Cherry shrimp show up well since the Eco-complete is black in color but other shrimp such as OEBT's can be a little hard to pick out...
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Forum: Substrate
12-15-2011, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Rich,
I'll admit that I don't know very much...
Rich,
I'll admit that I don't know very much about scuds or the worms that I have. I think it probably goes back to when I first started in the hobby. I was being helped along by two brothers a...
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Forum: Substrate
12-15-2011, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
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Forum: Substrate
12-14-2011, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-14-2011, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
I already have a complete filter from an...
I already have a complete filter from an established tank that I'm planning on using so I guess that I'll be that much ahead, plus it has a sponge filter on the intake that gets a colony of good...
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Forum: Substrate
12-14-2011, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-14-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
Both ideas are very good!
Maybe I'll have...
Both ideas are very good!
Maybe I'll have to mix some old with some new substrate and just put it in a spare tank with the filter working so the good bacteria doesn't die. I have a sponge filter...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
12-14-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
Question about tank cycling....
If I was to use an already established filter with a good bacteria colony, how quick would a tank cycle? The filter is an AquaClear #30 150 gph using a 15 gallon tank.
Also, would new substrate...
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Forum: Substrate
12-14-2011, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,738
Sterilizing substrate?
If you have ever had unwanted "critters" in your tank at one time such as "scuds" or "worms", is it possible or even worthwhile trying to sterlize your substrate in order to kill anything remaining...
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Forum: Substrate
12-14-2011, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
I have read quite a bit about Aquasoil and...
I have read quite a bit about Aquasoil and Eco-complete and while its agreed that AS grows plants better but its more expensive,its supposed to cloud water and turn to mud eventually (+ the ammonia...
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Forum: Substrate
12-13-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Best substrate for shrimp (and plants)?
I'm currently using Eco-complete in black for my tank but I'm considering redoing my tank completely. My tank is a 15 gallon thats moderately planted.
While I'm doing the "renovation", I would...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
11-26-2011, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 616
If my camera was able to capture the worm or...
If my camera was able to capture the worm or leach in a photo I would! I already thought about that two days ago. Something that small does not show up well. You can see them with the naked eye but I...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
11-26-2011, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 616
It wasn't too long ago that I found things that...
It wasn't too long ago that I found things that looked like miniature "potato bugs" , now the night before last I saw these tiny worm-like creatures eating or attempting to eat the food I put out for...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
11-24-2011, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 616
Unusual aquarium critters....
Does anyone have a link (or links) that has pictures to help identify possible pests that are found in aquariums along with suggested methods to get rid of them?
Thanks,
Martin
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
11-12-2011, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,765
Hi Mordalphus,
Those "wine red" shrimp...
Hi Mordalphus,
Those "wine red" shrimp look really sweet! Unlike Red Cherry Shrimp where the female is almost always much redder then the male, do your critters generally behave the same way...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
11-06-2011, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 480
Whats the lowest temp neocaridina & caridina...
Whats the lowest temp neocaridina & caridina shrimp can safely tolerate?
My understanding was that if the temp was 10 to 15 degrees lower than the temp they generally live at (72 deg.) it would...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
11-05-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 480
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
11-05-2011, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 480
I do have a "separator" for the box. I just...
I do have a "separator" for the box. I just thought its a bit strange to have the "heat pouch" go up to 115 "F" then stabilize at 100 "F". On paper it looks to be way too high but thats just me!
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
11-05-2011, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 480
Shipping shrimp in cool or cold weather....
Next week I plan on shipping some shrimp (neocaridina & caridina) from Baltimore to Los Angeles,Ca. Since winter is right around the corner and the temps right now, while not freezing are still cool...
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Forum: Plants
10-21-2011, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 174
Liquid or dry Ferts (with shrimp)
(I originally had posted this in the shrimp & invert section but I didn't get any answers or even ideas. I'm worried that my Java Ferns are dying so thats why its in the "Plants" section. I apologize...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
10-20-2011, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 128
Liquid or dry ferts w/ shrimp
Hi Everybody,
I apologize if this subject has been beat to death in the past. Talking about the past, 99% of my plants did great over the years and the major differences between then and now is...
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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates
10-16-2011, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 302
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