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Forum: Equipment 03-27-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By leros
At what PSI should I refill my CO2?

I'm on the first fill of my 10 pound CO2 tank. It was about 1000 PSI when I got filled and it quickly dropped to 900 PSI. It stayed around 900 for about two months. Over the last week, it has dropped...
Forum: DIY 03-20-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I posted a while back about having trouble with...

I posted a while back about having trouble with my 20" Cerges reactor. I was having trouble with bubbles coming out even with a very low amount of flow. I tried putting in a sponge at the bottom, but...
Forum: Tank Journals 02-26-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By leros
Leros - my first tank - 90g

This is my first experience with a proper planted aquarium setup.

A few specs:
Tank: 60"x18"x19" (~90g if you generously round up)
Lighting: 60" 2 x 80w T5 in a DIY hood
Filtration: 29g sump...
Forum: DIY 02-15-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
Seems like you could do that with a T-connector...

Seems like you could do that with a T-connector and 2 check valves.

Air pump -> check valve -> left side of T-connector
CO2 -> check-valve -> right side of T-connector
output of T-connector ->...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-04-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By leros
Should I be doing something to lower my pH?

My tap water has a pH of 8.5. With CO2 injection, my pH goes down to 7.3. I feel like this is still a bit high. Should I be doing something to help lower the pH? I really don't feel like playing the...
Forum: DIY 01-23-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I have a Mag 9.5 and a Quiet One 4000. They're...

I have a Mag 9.5 and a Quiet One 4000. They're about the same GPH. The Quiet One is much louder than that Mag.
Forum: DIY 01-19-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I was trying to minimize equipment and also...

I was trying to minimize equipment and also minimize the amount of stuff in my tank. I had read that people were using 20 inch Cerges with larger flows than I planned for so I thought it would work. ...
Forum: DIY 01-19-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I tried adding the 2 scrubbers and it didn't...

I tried adding the 2 scrubbers and it didn't really help. The small microbubbles get sucked right through.

Even when I turn the flow down low enough that the large bubbles only make it a few...
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I'll try scrubbers and report back. Do you find...

I'll try scrubbers and report back. Do you find that one is sufficient?
Forum: DIY 01-15-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
My 20" reactor almost works. It breaks the...

My 20" reactor almost works. It breaks the bubbles up pretty well, but once they get small enough they're able to leave the reactor. Do you think that adding a pot scrubber would help? Alternatively,...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-25-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By leros
I would drain the tank as low as possible,...

I would drain the tank as low as possible, leaving just enough water to cover the substrate. That way you don't have to worry about sloshing in the aquarium.

Buy some 5 gallon buckets from home...
Forum: Equipment 11-25-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By leros
Your scenario is actually why I wanted to run the...

Your scenario is actually why I wanted to run the CO2 reactor's output directly into the aquarium. I don't know about your setup, but my sump is very calm while my tank has fairly nice flow....
Forum: Equipment 11-25-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By leros
You can build a basic stand with nothing but 2x4s...

You can build a basic stand with nothing but 2x4s (which you can cut with a cheap handsaw or get cut at Home Depot) and a drill.
Forum: Equipment 11-25-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By leros
Closed loop for CO2 reactor with intake and return in sump?

I recently posted another thread about building a high flow Cerges reactor that I could run off my sump's 600 gph return. The idea is that my sump's return would go directly into the CO2 reactor and...
Forum: DIY 11-20-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I bought the Pentek 20" clear housing off of...

I bought the Pentek 20" clear housing off of Amazon. I think it's the same filter that you guys are linking to.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061BS6RG

The Pentek is only a 4" wide housing. If that...
Forum: DIY 11-16-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
I suspect that my sump wont' be causing much CO2...

I suspect that my sump wont' be causing much CO2 loss. The way my Herbie overflow is setup, no air at all goes into my overflow. It's practically a full siphon.
Forum: DIY 11-15-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 93,513
Posted By leros
What is the consensus on using a Cerges reactor...

What is the consensus on using a Cerges reactor on a high flow line? My sump's return line is about 600gph and I'd like to put a reactor directly on it.
Forum: Equipment 11-15-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By leros
inline CO2 reactor for 600gph return? would a DIY cerges reactor work?

I'm trying to figure out what kind of CO2 reactor to use on my 80 gallon tank. I have a sump with a single Mag 9.5 (running at about 600gph) driving two returns, one at each end of the tank.

I...
Forum: Equipment 11-08-2012, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 306
Posted By leros
I had trouble starting the pump every single...

I had trouble starting the pump every single time. Try pouring some water into the top and then starting the pump.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 08-25-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,726
Posted By leros
The logo is just a sticker. You can scrap it off...

The logo is just a sticker. You can scrap it off with a razor blade.
Forum: Lighting 08-22-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 249
Posted By leros
Sounds like it doesn't really matter when the...

Sounds like it doesn't really matter when the light is on as long as the photoperiod adds up.

Are there no adverse affects to the tank having low light throughout the day and then high light in...
Forum: Lighting 08-22-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 249
Posted By leros
Lighting schedule for somebody that is home late

I tend to work late, I usually get home around 7:30-8pm. It would be ideal if I could see my aquarium lit until about 11pm so I can actually enjoy it when I'm home.

The tank will be near windows,...
Forum: Aquascaping 08-22-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,221
Posted By leros
Sorry for the delayed response. I've been busy! ...

Sorry for the delayed response. I've been busy!

I ended up cutting down the left side about 3 inches.

Before/after:
http://i.imgur.com/s0PMz.jpg

Full aquarium:...
Forum: Aquascaping 08-12-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,221
Posted By leros
Still haven't cut it down, but I'm thinking about...

Still haven't cut it down, but I'm thinking about cutting the left side more so that the top part will facing down instead of being parallel to the bottom of the tank. I think it will look more...
Forum: Aquascaping 08-10-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,221
Posted By leros
I'll probably cut it down this weekend. I'll post...

I'll probably cut it down this weekend. I'll post a picture after I do.
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