Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
02-10-2013, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 4
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Treating algae with H2O2
I have heard that h2o2 is an effective treatment for algae covered plants. Is this true? I want to move a couple mid ground plants from my old 10g to my new 36 but they have black/brown algae on...
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Forum: Algae
02-07-2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 418
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Forum: Algae
02-07-2013, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 418
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Forum: Algae
02-07-2013, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 418
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Forum: Algae
02-07-2013, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 418
Is this Diatoms?
New 36g BF tank, big bush of what I think is a type of watersprite. That's where this brown, fuzz like algae started. Now there are pieces of it on my grass and mosses. It looks like what is...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-27-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 281
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-27-2013, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 281
There has to be a cheaper way. Also, the only...
There has to be a cheaper way. Also, the only way I have to test KH is with a strip, the store didn't have a liquid kit so I figured this was ok for now. The tank in question isn't even registering...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-27-2013, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 281
PH regulation with CO2
I just started using a pressurized CO2 system on my 36g and as I expected, shortly after installation the ph dropped to around 6.4. The tank is currently cycling so there are no fish to worry about,...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-26-2013, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 199
Rhizome Cutting?
I have an anubas nana attached to a small piece of wood. I want to remove and attach to a new piece of wood but for it to fit properly it would be best if I could basically cut it in half. Will...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-25-2013, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 182
I think you're right. Would you do anything to...
I think you're right. Would you do anything to treat that algae on it before moving it over? All I have done in the past is typically rub it off the leaves, and it keeps coming back but my 10g has...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-24-2013, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 182
Can you identify this plant?
What is this? I never planted it, it sprouted out of the substrate randomly one day and has grown pretty well with basically NO help in my low tech 10g. It has sprouted 2 additional plants since...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-24-2013, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 113
650nm bulbs
Someone told me 650nm are meant to be used with 10,000k...is that true? Mine is currently paired with a 6,000k t5ho and 2x6,700k t5no...do I need to do some adjusting for med-high light in a 36g?
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Forum: Equipment
01-23-2013, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 252
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-23-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Well, upon review, there is no way I have the...
Well, upon review, there is no way I have the time and/or patience for a DIY so I am going to have to just wait until next month when I have the resources to put together a pressurized system. Now...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-23-2013, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Do you know of any links for a really basic...
Do you know of any links for a really basic explanation to how a CO2 system works? I don't even understand the terminology and before I start thinking about DIY I should at least understand the...
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Forum: Equipment
01-23-2013, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 252
Glass Versa-Top blocking light?
So I have a new all glass versa top for my 36g BF. I noticed after a few days of use its got some white-ish residue built up on it from condensation/evaporation occurring in the tank. How much might...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-23-2013, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-23-2013, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
I am already having trouble with the HC. I have...
I am already having trouble with the HC. I have been dosing with flourish excel daily (~1 cap full, and have done 2 doses of flourish comp). I know initially the light fixture was probably too low...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-21-2013, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Some new pics
I added another light fixture, aquaticlife 30'' dual T5HO. This is in addition to my Aqueon 30'' dual T5NO (2x6,700K 18W). I also put an all glass versa-top on it. I have laid the lighting...
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Forum: Lighting
01-20-2013, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 212
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Forum: Lighting
01-20-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 212
AquaticLife & Aqueon light fixture question
I have a new 36g setup that I am trying to do a carpet in, so I have some higher lighting needs than I am used to. I replaced the original fixture with an Aqueon T5 Dual Lamp, each bulb is 6,700k and...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-19-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Took the advice and got an all black background...
Took the advice and got an all black background today while I was swapping out the light fixture. Also bought some seachem Clarity, doesn't seem to have had an effect yet but it's only been about 30...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-19-2013, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Definitely will be getting a background for the...
Definitely will be getting a background for the tank, just have to find one that doesn't have a design, every time I look for one I can't find a plain black. I am upgrading the lighting this morning...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
01-19-2013, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 144
Boiling BBA
Not sure if this is actually BBA or not, but It is ALL over my java ferns, which are attached to a nice piece of driftwood I want to use in my new tank (I started a journal on here today for 36g bow...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-19-2013, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 652
Next Step
So I am using flourite/flora max mixture for substrate (i know it's basically the same thing but the store didn't have 2 bags of either so i mixed). Not planning on using CO2 unless I have to at...
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