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Forum: Equipment 05-14-2013, 12:53 AM
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Posted By hbosman
If that stopper is black in color, it goes into a...

If that stopper is black in color, it goes into a hole that is visable when you look at the side of the blue head. Look at the side of the head and rotate it until you see a hole. It stops up an...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-08-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 119
Posted By hbosman
If you already have the probe, no reason not to...

If you already have the probe, no reason not to use it. People often use a probe and controller to shut off CO2 via a solenoid valve when, the pH gets too low.
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By hbosman
That sounds about right.

That sounds about right.
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 389
Posted By hbosman
I've used brass barbs on a CO2 reactor and it...

I've used brass barbs on a CO2 reactor and it didn't cause any ill effects. That being said, I did replace them with nylon ones.
Forum: Lighting 02-13-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By hbosman
I've been doing 3:00 to 10:00 for a while now. I...

I've been doing 3:00 to 10:00 for a while now. I get fast enough growth with 7 hours. The CO2 turns on at 2:00 and shuts off at 9:00.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-07-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By hbosman
Here is a calculator to figure out your dosages. ...

Here is a calculator to figure out your dosages. I use it to calculate how much to add to a liter of distilled water so I can dose 15 mls (.5 OZ) per day. I use the EI daily method but the...
Forum: Tank Journals 02-06-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By hbosman
You might want to cut back on the light some. ...

You might want to cut back on the light some. Two bulbs would be quite adequate, even with CO2.
Forum: Equipment 02-06-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By hbosman
yeah a few inches is good otherwise, it might...

yeah a few inches is good otherwise, it might take a minute or two to push the water out of the CO2 line.
Forum: Substrate 02-06-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By hbosman
When I started using STS about a year ago, it...

When I started using STS about a year ago, it lowered my KH from 5 to 4 and no change in my GH. After about a month, my KH stopped lowering. So, its bubbering ability is only temporary in my...
Forum: Lighting 02-05-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By hbosman
Definitely very high light, you will need CO2 and...

Definitely very high light, you will need CO2 and maybe see if it will allow you to run just 4 bulbs.
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 247
Posted By hbosman
You will need to add a needle (metering) valve...

You will need to add a needle (metering) valve and fittings for smaller tubing to it so you can adjust the bubble rate. Adding a solenoid and timer so you can shut off CO2 at night is beneficial as...
Forum: Lighting 02-05-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By hbosman
Running two bulbs without CO2 will give you...

Running two bulbs without CO2 will give you algae. I have a three bulb setup from Catalina and run only two bulbs and, I have to really blast the CO2 and fertilize daily. Ask Jim to price you that...
Forum: Equipment 02-01-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,011
Posted By hbosman
I'll have to see how much pumice costs at Lowes...

I'll have to see how much pumice costs at Lowes and Home Depot, no volcanoes in Northern Virginia. :icon_wink
I want the option of tossing it if it looks to dirty.
Forum: Finnex / Schuber Wright 02-01-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 804
Posted By hbosman
No doubt, these will... be the lights to use. I...

No doubt, these will... be the lights to use. I need one that can give me 40 or 50 PAR at a 25" depth.
Forum: Finnex / Schuber Wright 02-01-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 804
Posted By hbosman
Perhaps, the transformer should secured in the...

Perhaps, the transformer should secured in the fixture better. I'd hate to get out the soldering iron because the fixture jostled during tank cleaning.
Forum: Algae 02-01-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By hbosman
I will probably be shot for saying it but, I've...

I will probably be shot for saying it but, I've gotten rid of green water twice by using seachem clarity and very fine filter material. Clarity will bond the green algae into larger chunks that can...
Forum: Equipment 02-01-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,011
Posted By hbosman
I wonder on its cost effectiveness, I'm guessing...

I wonder on its cost effectiveness, I'm guessing it won't be better than anything else in a few months. If pumice is cheap enough though, you could simply toss and replace like filter floss.
Forum: Equipment 02-01-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,011
Posted By hbosman
What I wonder about is, pumice or Matrix has...

What I wonder about is, pumice or Matrix has small pores. After awhile, it appears to me that the pores are all covered with bio film. Doesn't that nullify the effectiveness of the pores? I could...
Forum: Equipment 01-31-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,054
Posted By hbosman
If I had to do it over again, I would get a 5 or...

If I had to do it over again, I would get a 5 or 10 lb steel tank. Since the regulator hangs horizontally off to the side, it wants to topple over when the cylinder gets empty. The steel tank would...
Forum: Equipment 01-31-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,054
Posted By hbosman
I used to get refills at a Pev's store in...

I used to get refills at a Pev's store in Sterling VA. It's closed down now but, he still has a big paintball park off of route 15. I use a 5 lb cylinder now since the new stand has more space.
Forum: Equipment 01-31-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,054
Posted By hbosman
Try one of these! When you have room for a full...

Try one of these! When you have room for a full size cylinder, just remove the paintball adapter.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/h_bosman/4379697140/
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-29-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By hbosman
Probably more important to find a consistant time...

Probably more important to find a consistant time in your schedule so you don't forget. I used to do it in the morning before going to work now, I do it at night, right after feeding the fish.

It...
Forum: Lighting 01-28-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By hbosman
Without CO2 and ferts, you might be a little...

Without CO2 and ferts, you might be a little high. If you have algae issues, try running just the 6000 K bulb if you can.
Forum: Lighting 01-28-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By hbosman
I think you should be good for two years.

I think you should be good for two years.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-27-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 844
Posted By hbosman
I use wets calculator to calculate EI daily into...

I use wets calculator to calculate EI daily into these containers. They also have ml marks to make calculation easy.
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