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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-19-2012, 12:21 AM
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Posted By acamp
The fish I have now are fine with the parameters....

The fish I have now are fine with the parameters. I guess my biggest concern is whether or not a wide range of plants would grow and live in these params or if I would severely limited in my...
Forum: Equipment 08-18-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,124
Posted By acamp
I do agree with that. My next tank will utilize...

I do agree with that. My next tank will utilize a sump and will have close to, if not, a 10x turnover.
Forum: Fish 08-17-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By acamp
You can drain every day or every other day. Put...

You can drain every day or every other day. Put them in a container with a tight fitting lid. Black worms are like crack for my fish. I use the Lee worm feeder.
Forum: Equipment 08-17-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,124
Posted By acamp
Actually one does work. My water is crystal...

Actually one does work. My water is crystal clear with a full bio load. The 406 handles everything I need it to but I also employ the use of a nano powerhead.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-17-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
Ok, things make a little more sense now. After...

Ok, things make a little more sense now. After letting my water sit out for approx 24 hrs, the ph tests at 8.1. Gh is still 1-2 and Kh 12. I was wondering why my tank was always reading 8.1 when...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-17-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
double post

double post
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
I don't know about the left on a counter for...

I don't know about the left on a counter for overnight yet. I work 24 hour shifts and worked yesterday (got off this morning) So I can set some out today and test it in the morning tomorrow.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
So I retested. I shook the bottles of solution...

So I retested. I shook the bottles of solution first and got a Kh reading of 12 like before. Depending on the shade of green you are looking for in the Gh test it is anywhere between 2-5. 1 drop...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
I have the api kit as well. I will shake the...

I have the api kit as well. I will shake the bottle and test again.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
Thanks Diana. I don't have the typical fauna...

Thanks Diana. I don't have the typical fauna that most people have here. I have two rope fish, two Balas, one red tail, 5 tiger barbs, one pleco, and two botia kubotai. I like those fish which is...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
That's what I thought I read also. But I...

That's what I thought I read also. But I followed the directions step by step. I will do it again in the morning when I get off my shift just to make sure. I will aslso test the tank water for...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
Again, thanks for the info and the links wkndracer

Again, thanks for the info and the links wkndracer
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-16-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
[QUOTE=Michiba54;1980079]It sounds like you could...

[QUOTE=Michiba54;1980079]It sounds like you could have a water softener

Actually, I don't have a softener. This is well water straight out of the ground.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-15-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
Lol. Thanks wkndracer. I guess I need a ro/di...

Lol. Thanks wkndracer. I guess I need a ro/di system and google how I can raise my gh. Thanks to the others that posted too.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-15-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 976
Posted By acamp
Gh and kh

Can my my kh be high as in 214ppm and my gh be low? Or is my testing kit bad? I ask this because when I tested my tap water, my kh took 12 drops to change color and my gh had the green color on the...
Forum: Equipment 08-15-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,124
Posted By acamp
I use a Fluval 406 on m 56g. Works great.

I use a Fluval 406 on m 56g. Works great.
Forum: Tank Journals 08-14-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,786
Posted By acamp
The bio-load will be 3/4-full in the 120. I am...

The bio-load will be 3/4-full in the 120. I am hoping to do as little as possible for water changes. Right now on the 56 I do 25% twice a week. I have been looking at the Water Blaster 5000 which...
Forum: Fish 08-14-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By acamp
Thanks for the advice. Are there large river...

Thanks for the advice. Are there large river stones? I am talking like 4"x4"x4" or bigger.
Forum: Fish 08-14-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 629
Posted By acamp
I love my botia kubotai. I only bought 2 and...

I love my botia kubotai. I only bought 2 and will buy 2 more when I get my new tank in. The two of them play together and its fun watching them. Very nice patterns on them too. They haven't...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-14-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,786
Posted By acamp
Nice. So many people suggest so many different...

Nice. So many people suggest so many different turnaround rates and its hard to decide what the proper one is. I have seen people suggest anywhere from 2-10x turnaround. Looks good! I am glad...
Forum: Tank Journals 08-14-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,786
Posted By acamp
Wow! That's a big pump. The flow isn't too high?

Wow! That's a big pump. The flow isn't too high?
Forum: Tank Journals 08-14-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,786
Posted By acamp
Man, I love the look! I can't wait to get mine...

Man, I love the look! I can't wait to get mine started. I am converting a fake decor 56g column to a 120 with a sump. It will be medium to lightly planted high tech. Which return pump did you go...
Forum: Fish 08-14-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By acamp
Stones and Botia Kubotai

I want to make a stone "mountain" by stacking stones to give all my fish a place to hide and swim through. I know that loaches will get cut rather easily, so what stones should I absolutely avoid...
Forum: Equipment 08-11-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 479
Posted By acamp
As with anything, you will normally only hear bad...

As with anything, you will normally only hear bad reviews, not the good ones. Granted, Glass Cages does have a lot of bad reviews but people are mainly disappointed in the cosmetics. Most...
Forum: Equipment 08-11-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 347
Posted By acamp
Hydor 300W for a 56g. It hardly ever turns on. ...

Hydor 300W for a 56g. It hardly ever turns on. A little overkill but worth it. I will use the same on my 150
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