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Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-23-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By The Big Buddha
I have a C160 on my 10G shrimp tank and I am very...

I have a C160 on my 10G shrimp tank and I am very happy with it so far. I have had it about a 1.5 years. I paid 79$ with free shipping from Big Al's Online.
Forum: Lighting 05-23-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 355
Posted By The Big Buddha
I run 2 of the 10G walmart tanks and lids with...

I run 2 of the 10G walmart tanks and lids with low-med light plants. I found that the 2X13W too be a little too much without C02. The 9W bulbs seem just right, without C02 the 13W kept getting algae...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 05-18-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 8,983
Posted By The Big Buddha
Bercey- They sell them at Aquatica in montreal.

Bercey- They sell them at Aquatica in montreal.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-29-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,972
Posted By The Big Buddha
I prefer 12v fans which I hook up to a...

I prefer 12v fans which I hook up to a temperature controller that cycles on and off only when needed. Less noise, less evaporation, and gives a handy LCD temp readout of the tank temperature.
Forum: Tank Journals 04-27-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 284
Posted By The Big Buddha
How deep is that substrate?

How deep is that substrate?
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-07-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 250
Posted By The Big Buddha
Once I switched from tap to RO, a lot of my algae...

Once I switched from tap to RO, a lot of my algae problems stopped, and the RCS started to breed much more. Guess it all depends on your tap water.
Forum: Fish 04-06-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 130
Posted By The Big Buddha
In my female betta tank, I started by adding them...

In my female betta tank, I started by adding them in 15 min intervals starting with the shyest up to the most aggressive fish. The last one which was pretty aggressive had to get floated in a clear...
Forum: Algae 03-28-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By The Big Buddha
My hair algae went away after I stopped using tap...

My hair algae went away after I stopped using tap water and switched to RO + RO right.
How deep is your sand? It doesn't look too deep, maybe the root tabs are leaching right into the water column?
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-26-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By The Big Buddha
I find the 9W 6500k CFL's to be just right. When...

I find the 9W 6500k CFL's to be just right. When I ran the 13W I always got algae.
Bag of miracle grow, Black diamond blasting sand capping the dirt, small heater and your filter of choice then you...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-11-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,089
Posted By The Big Buddha
I run 2 10G's both the walmart kits with stock...

I run 2 10G's both the walmart kits with stock hood and 2X9W 6500k CFL's. Seems to be just right for low-med light. I have 4 female bettas in a 6 gallon with no problems- I guess I am just lucky. I...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-03-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 712
Posted By The Big Buddha
I would go walmart 10G, 2 X 9W CFL 6500K, Filter...

I would go walmart 10G, 2 X 9W CFL 6500K, Filter of choice, heater, RCS, Java ferns, moss and some Black Diamond sand. Cheap and easy. Looks great.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 02-28-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By The Big Buddha
I run 2 CFL 9W 6500K's on both my low light 10...

I run 2 CFL 9W 6500K's on both my low light 10 gallons and find it just right. I had the 13W bulbs but had too much algae unless I ran CO2. I would start out with 1 9W 6500K CFL for starters. My...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-15-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By The Big Buddha
Sweet deal, I saw them at a LFS in montreal on...

Sweet deal, I saw them at a LFS in montreal on sale for 99$. 40$ is crazy cheap !
I had one of those filters in my RCS tank and did not like it at all.

Good Luck- Post some pics !
Forum: Plants 02-10-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By The Big Buddha
0.5 ml of Flourish Comp 2X a week. Nothing else.

0.5 ml of Flourish Comp 2X a week. Nothing else.
Forum: Plants 02-10-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By The Big Buddha
Temps haven't changed since the setup, so I can...

Temps haven't changed since the setup, so I can rule that out- they were doing great.
There is a fair amount of current, which also has not changed.
The Moss is receiving the same amount of light,...
Forum: Equipment 02-10-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 248
Posted By The Big Buddha
I would check out the fluval C series as well if...

I would check out the fluval C series as well if you are looking at buying one. I have used aquaclears in the past and just bought a C2. I prefer it over my old aquaclear. The maintenance is much...
Forum: Plants 02-10-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By The Big Buddha
Xmass moss turining brown and thinning out

I have a 10G planted RCS tank with about 40-50 RCS and 4 Otto's.
The tank is about 8-9 months old.
Filtration is a Marineland C-160 and a dual sponge filter.
2 9W CFL's, no CO2, 8hrs of light a...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 467
Posted By The Big Buddha
I just picked up a C2 for my 10 gallon and am...

I just picked up a C2 for my 10 gallon and am happy with it so far. I run everything that comes with it minus the carbon and I jammed a pre-cycled pot scrubber in there instead. I like the the fact...
Forum: DIY 02-05-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,159
Posted By The Big Buddha
Nice job on the stand, but the handles looks like...

Nice job on the stand, but the handles looks like a really bad idea.... set up a small 10 Gallon while you are in school, if you really must have one. It will be easier to move around. Wait until you...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-29-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 903
Posted By The Big Buddha
"Don't run around like an amano with your head...

"Don't run around like an amano with your head cut off"

Or would that be "Swim around" LOL

Sorry to hear about that, but I couldn't resist.
Forum: Substrate 01-25-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 333
Posted By The Big Buddha
+1 I found it very clean as well. The...

+1

I found it very clean as well. The rinsing does not take too long.
Forum: Equipment 01-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,658
Posted By The Big Buddha
I did a reverse UGF with my spec to reduce...

I did a reverse UGF with my spec to reduce current and so far it works very well, the gravel seems alot cleaner now.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190274&highlight=
Forum: Substrate 01-13-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By The Big Buddha
Thanks for the responses, the dirt went in wet, I...

Thanks for the responses, the dirt went in wet, I also put the clay in unbaked. Smelled a little the first week, but the smell has been gone for a while now.
Forum: Substrate 01-13-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By The Big Buddha
Dirt Tank- bubbling through sand?

I set up my first dirt tank a few weeks ago with miracle grow, clay and topped it with 1/5 inches of black diamond blasting sand. still doing water changes to reduce the tannins, tank is getting...
Forum: Substrate 12-10-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By The Big Buddha
Wow, thanks for all the great help on a question...

Wow, thanks for all the great help on a question that has probably been asked a hundred times. I will give this a try with mgocpm and the black diamond. How long before re adding the fish? I will be...
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