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Forum: Equipment 04-27-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 244
Posted By ronaldvalente
Going to save at least half of the water, I don't...

Going to save at least half of the water, I don't like abruptly changing the water as it stresses the fish. Saving 35 will at least be similar to a 50% water change.
Forum: Equipment 04-27-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 244
Posted By ronaldvalente
Exclamation Help: Have to Move 75G Tank ASAP

Good day all, hope everyone is well.

The stand that my 75G tank is on actually came infested with Powderpost Beetles. I am in the process of decommissioning the stand but I need an effective way...
Forum: Lighting 02-06-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,097
Posted By ronaldvalente
I do not have the dimmer and I do not have that...

I do not have the dimmer and I do not have that issue you are describing here...

I have mine connected to an Apex Jr. and it is on a Sunrise/Sunset timer with instant on/off. No change in...
Forum: Lighting 01-30-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,097
Posted By ronaldvalente
So far everything is amazing with the BuildMyLED...

So far everything is amazing with the BuildMyLED fixture. Getting a lot of PMs about it. Build quality is amazing. Performance is top notch. No issues or problems to report on. I need to balance out...
Forum: Algae 12-13-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By ronaldvalente
By upping the CO2, almost all the brown algae is...

By upping the CO2, almost all the brown algae is gone already! Wow!
Forum: Algae 12-13-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By ronaldvalente
Thanks, will do when I do a water change tomorrow.

Thanks, will do when I do a water change tomorrow.
Forum: Algae 12-13-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By ronaldvalente
Thanks, I wanted to try the PPS Pro, I have a...

Thanks, I wanted to try the PPS Pro, I have a precise automated fert system working. Just using poor quality ferts. That said, I have adjusted the CO2, will that kill off the algea combined with...
Forum: Algae 12-12-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By ronaldvalente
Lovely, thanks for the reply! My drop...

Lovely, thanks for the reply!

My drop checker never really goes above a med-dark green.
I have just set my CO2 to come up 2 hours earlier. (I did have it set to come on 1 hour before the lights....
Forum: Algae 12-12-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By ronaldvalente
What is this and how should I get rid of it?

I have attached a pictures of the algae that I have forming in my high-tech tank.

CO2 is on for 9 hours.
Medium level light is on for 8 hours.

I am dosing low grade ferts at the moment.
Any...
Forum: Equipment 12-07-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,083
Posted By ronaldvalente
Don't blame you there, nothing worse than your...

Don't blame you there, nothing worse than your scape getting messed up by flow.

I use 2x 2217 with submerged spray bars on my 75-P and have no issues which was why I was curious. I also have 2x...
Forum: Equipment 12-07-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,083
Posted By ronaldvalente
Too much flow thought a lily pipe? Really? How...

Too much flow thought a lily pipe? Really? How so? Are the fish upset?
Forum: Equipment 12-05-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 875
Posted By ronaldvalente
Eheim classics all the way for sure. +1

Eheim classics all the way for sure. +1
Forum: Equipment 12-05-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 875
Posted By ronaldvalente
I have run most of the canisters on the market at...

I have run most of the canisters on the market at one point or another.
I would be happy to give you a recommendation but I need more info.

Are we just talking about the 36G?
Or do you want two...
Forum: Lighting 12-04-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,097
Posted By ronaldvalente
Very nice! Looking forward to pictures and your...

Very nice! Looking forward to pictures and your initial thoughts on the Show Tank version. What lens did you get on each of them?
Forum: Plants 12-04-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 124
Posted By ronaldvalente
Growth Rate of Eleocharis

I have a high tech tank, dosing ferts, CO2, and high light.

What is the timeframe I can expect for newly planted Eleocharis to root and start spreading?

Thanks,
Ron
Forum: Lighting 12-03-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 283
Posted By ronaldvalente
CO2 is the best thing you can do for your tank. ...

CO2 is the best thing you can do for your tank.
If you will not be adding CO2 then do not increase light at all.

The problem here is you are investing in a nice light.
If you invest in a nice...
Forum: Lighting 12-03-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,097
Posted By ronaldvalente
They have the data on the website, PAR is not the...

They have the data on the website, PAR is not the full story.
Look at the radiometric watts section when you configure your 24".

I would definitely go with dual 24's then you can select one to be...
Forum: Lighting 12-03-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By ronaldvalente
There is an amazing shimmer effect on my 75G...

There is an amazing shimmer effect on my 75G using the buildmyled.comf fixture. I built it with a 75 degree lens and the freshwater planted layout.

That said I have small ripples at the top of my...
Forum: Lighting 12-03-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,097
Posted By ronaldvalente
Growth rate has increased due to better spectrum...

Growth rate has increased due to better spectrum for the plants. I would say 10% faster but that is by no means scientific analysis.

More importantly there is new growth on plants that originally...
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,119
Posted By ronaldvalente
Interesting, good to know!

Interesting, good to know!
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,003
Posted By ronaldvalente
As you can see there is a common theme here. Get...

As you can see there is a common theme here. Get the biggest tank you can. Ideally a true CO2 tank because then you have flexibility in the future.

By doing that you ensure the system will grow...
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,003
Posted By ronaldvalente
Again, you *could* use that. It will cost quite a...

Again, you *could* use that. It will cost quite a bit more in the long run but if that is what you want it will do the trick. How much light are you putting into the tank? Are you dosing ferts?
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,119
Posted By ronaldvalente
Good point here, we all should know here the...

Good point here, we all should know here the quality of our tank is greater than the sum of its parts. It is the combination of everything we add to the eco system.

No single one thing is going to...
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,119
Posted By ronaldvalente
Here is the new layout I am using for both my...

Here is the new layout I am using for both my Eheim 2217 filters.
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,119
Posted By ronaldvalente
It wouldn't be called a hobby if it was free. :)

It wouldn't be called a hobby if it was free. :)
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