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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 04-10-2013, 05:40 PM
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Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I have been dosing seachem flourish (NOT excel)...

I have been dosing seachem flourish (NOT excel) once a week. Maybe I should aim for twice a week?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 04-10-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Sudden plant loss - need advice please!

After getting my algae problem under control several months ago, my plants have been flourishing and growing well, especially the frogbit. However, a couple weeks ago, I noticed the frogbit was...
Forum: Photography 02-28-2013, 06:00 PM
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Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I see nothing wrong with this photo. All...

I see nothing wrong with this photo.

All of the following were taken with an Olympus SP-565UZ.

Here are a couple of mine from a wedding I attended. I was NOT the official photographer, just...
Forum: Aquascaping 02-24-2013, 09:23 PM
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Views: 656
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Thank you all SO MUCH for your input! First off,...

Thank you all SO MUCH for your input! First off, I want to apologize for not responding sooner. My internet has been down, so I have had to work around that, which is a big pain because we are so...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-15-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 729
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
If there are spider mites in the soil, you are...

If there are spider mites in the soil, you are probably not watering your plants often enough. Spider mites don't like humidity, so doing something to raise the humidity around your plant should be...
Forum: Aquascaping 02-14-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Struggling aquascape

Hello all!

I have had this tank set up for over a year now and have made multiple changes to it, but have never been completely happy with it. It is in my kitchen, which is in the middle of the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 729
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
If you have problems with spider mites, just...

If you have problems with spider mites, just spray the plants with straight water several times a day. That seems to have done the trick with my plants.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Thank you for the added input!

Thank you for the added input!
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Tank Journals 02-14-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,382
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Another update: A little more than a month...

Another update:

A little more than a month ago, I did a LOT of scrubbing on the tank to remove some algae. I also started doing larger weekly water changes and stopped vacuuming the gravel (just...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
After a month of following your suggestions, I...

After a month of following your suggestions, I wanted to give an update on my tank! I have stopped vacuuming the gravel and, instead, just vacuum the things that are loose on top of the gravel. I...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 01-09-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 994
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Kansas State University, BS 2008

Kansas State University, BS 2008
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-09-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 381
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I'm not sure what you mean by "love plants",...

I'm not sure what you mean by "love plants", unless that is a typo and you mean "live" plants.

If you do mean live plants, there are several options that you have with a gravel tank.



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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-09-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I have read that hatchet fish are very good...

I have read that hatchet fish are very good jumpers and can jump through even the narrowest opening. What do you plan on having for a cover for your tank?
Forum: Tank Journals 01-09-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,382
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I just realized that is has been a long while...

I just realized that is has been a long while since I've updated this thread, so I thought I'd post a recent picture. This picture was taken yesterday after having done a LOT of scrubbing to remove...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-08-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I just finished thoroughly scrubbing the sides of...

I just finished thoroughly scrubbing the sides of my tank. When I was done with that and the water of my tank was sufficiently green, I went ahead and did a 50% water change. I'll try to check the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-05-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
What is KN03 and where do I find it? How do...

What is KN03 and where do I find it?

How do I tell if my phosphates are low? I don't think I can test for that with my API test kit. If they are low, how do I fix it?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-05-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
My thoughts/answers inline in red.... ...

My thoughts/answers inline in red....



I have a limb from a hedge tree in the tank. Could that be causing problems? Hedge is a very hard wood and is often used for fence posts here.

Also,...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
According to what the API test kit says, up to 40...

According to what the API test kit says, up to 40 is safe for the fish.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I have been doing ~30% water changes weekly, but...

I have been doing ~30% water changes weekly, but this results in algae growth, dying java fern (which I had previously thought was impossible to kill), high nitrates, and problems with ich and,...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Yes, my other params are in tune (0 ammonia, 0...

Yes, my other params are in tune (0 ammonia, 0 nitrite). However, I've been dealing with sick fish (mostly ich) if I don't clean the water multiple times per week. The issues seem to go away if I...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
The algae doesn't come off that easily. I have...

The algae doesn't come off that easily. I have to use quite a bit of "elbow grease" and scrubbing to get it to come off.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
You are correct, I am not using any c02. ...

You are correct, I am not using any c02.

Here's my attempt at a picture of the algae:
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i356/christian_cowgirlGSR/Aquarium/55%20Gallon/P1040993_zps9d6ece49.jpg
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
I'm using the API test kit. I am following the...

I'm using the API test kit. I am following the directions and am making sure to shake for the prescribed amount of time.

The algae is the kind that sticks to the walls... It isn't the hairy...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-04-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,044
Posted By christian_cowgirlGSR
Need advice - algae and nitrate problem in planted tank

Hello all!
I have a 55gallon aquarium that's been set up for over a year now. Recently, I have had quite a problem with algae, and my nitrates have been reading high. I've been having to do 20%...
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