Forum: Tank Journals
11-29-2010, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 45
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Changed My Substrate
I deduced that the substrate I had in there was not conducive to plant growth. Specifically, the sand was packed in too dense so it was not allowing the roots to breathe. Normally...
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Forum: Tank Journals
11-16-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 45
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Pics Update
I did a 50% wc, and replaced the water with RO to knock the KH down a bit, I was having computer issues so I have not been able to update the pix, so here goes:
Full Tank shot:...
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Forum: Tank Journals
11-11-2010, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,566
Success rate = 50%
Hi all,
I haven't updated this thread in a while, but I wanted to run something by you guys. Some of my plants are thriving but others not so much. Bolbitis, Blyxa and Anacharis are doing well....
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Forum: Algae
10-14-2010, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 550
Rhizoclonium and brown substrate?
what the hell is causing this?
Tech Specs:
Eheim 2217
Aqueon AC 950gph
Koralia Evolution 750gph
'EI light' dosing
Pressurized CO2 on for 2 hrs prior to photoperiod
Milwaukee MA957
Rex...
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Forum: Equipment
10-09-2010, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 237
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
NO charity
No I can't accept handouts from you guys to compensate for the inconsiderate actions of one individual. Instead I will explore other avenues like giong higher up the chain @ paypal, or my bank.
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
what really annoys me about the whole situation...
what really annoys me about the whole situation is the lack of correspondence. not even 'no, can't do anything for you... eff off'... nothin. yet amazingly, i still want to respect him and not blast...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
Well you know I've really been trying to give...
Well you know I've really been trying to give this guy plenty of time to get back to me. I'm sympathetic to him and his problems. I'm also not one to kick a person when he's down. That's why I choose...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-09-2010, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-08-2010, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
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Forum: Plants
10-08-2010, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-08-2010, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,238
Refund options?
Hi All,
I am trying to keep this as general and vague as possible. In July I sent funds via paypal for some CO2 equipment. To date, I have not received any merchandise or correspondence...
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Forum: Plants
10-04-2010, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
Dark green plant suggestions?
Hi all,
anyone have any suggestions for dark green and leafy plants?
My current list is a combo of common/scientific names because i'm feeling lazy:
Java Fern
Philippine Java fern...
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Forum: Plants
10-01-2010, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 530
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Forum: Plants
09-25-2010, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 530
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Forum: Plants
09-23-2010, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 530
Did I kill my Bolbitis?
Hi all,
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a HUGE package of bolbitis. I read an Amano article that suggested the old leaves do not adapt well and are prone to algae growth, to cut off all the old...
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Forum: Lighting
09-21-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 761
Views: 149,533
Right. Exactly my point. I cut my photoperiod...
Right. Exactly my point. I cut my photoperiod from 8 hrs to 6 hrs. There is a separate power supply/switch for the center bulb (10000K) so now I'm just running the 2 6500Ks. Raising the fixture is...
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Forum: Lighting
09-21-2010, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 761
Views: 149,533
Too much light?
Hey Hoppy...
Wow! After reading this chart/thread, I was wondering, could I possibly have too much light? The approximate PAR output is 60 with the high light threshhold at 75 for T5HO 20" from...
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Forum: Tank Journals
09-07-2010, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,566
Die Algae Die!
Now on to the next roadblock... What type of algae is this and how do i get rid of it? i'm talking about dark slimy/stringy stuff choking out my HC... Since we're on that subject, what about the...
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Forum: Tank Journals
09-06-2010, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,566
do I need another filter?
Hi all, it's been a couple of days. the nitrites/ammonia are still sky-high. Added a couple of pots of hc, and wrapped some xmas moss on the driftwood. ditched the anubias tree though. That will go...
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Forum: Tank Journals
09-03-2010, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,566
Have a laugh on me!
So very early Wednesday morning I decide I’m going to flood the tank. I’m doing the bucket thing, and it only holds 4 gallons, so I’m like, “How can I speed up this process?” Since I’m in the foyer...
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