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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-30-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By Evilgrin
Yep Bottom to top

Yep Bottom to top
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-10-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By Evilgrin
I used this to spot treat BBA in my 55 just used...

I used this to spot treat BBA in my 55 just used a small syringe (no needle) to dose the affected area with all pumps turned of let sit for 10 min or so then turn the pumps back on. did this twice...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-24-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By Evilgrin
That should work fine

That should work fine
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-18-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,081
Posted By Evilgrin
I have a sun sun 304b and it's so quiet that I...

I have a sun sun 304b and it's so quiet that I have to put my hand on it to make sure it's still running. I've had fluval's and ehiems and they are just as quiet just more expensive.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-15-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 372
Posted By Evilgrin
I had an outbreak of BBA when I first setup my...

I had an outbreak of BBA when I first setup my tank it was starting to get out of hand I tried reducing my photo period from 12 hours down to 8 hours then down to 6 hours it helped a little but...
Forum: Equipment 12-20-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 688
Posted By Evilgrin
Circulation pump is probably what he was...

Circulation pump is probably what he was referring to.

Hydor Koralia Nano 240 is a good one not too much flow and it's small and quiet.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-17-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By Evilgrin
The plants can only take in so much CO2 at a time...

The plants can only take in so much CO2 at a time if your pumping in too much CO2 then your going to kill your fish.

double check your settings and try again.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-10-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 624
Posted By Evilgrin
DIY CO2 is not ideal for larger tanks but at the...

DIY CO2 is not ideal for larger tanks but at the moment you have no CO2 so some CO2 added would be beneficial. While no where near as effective as a pressurized system it costs pennies to set one up...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-08-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Evilgrin
OK Here the latest on the Progress so far added 5...

OK Here the latest on the Progress so far added 5 more miniature cories (species escapes me at the moment) and 2 more Bosmani Rainbows and 6 Sunburst "Mickey Mouse" Platties.
Added some duck weed...
Forum: Photography 12-08-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By Evilgrin
My shutter speed was at 1/80 lucky for me the...

My shutter speed was at 1/80 lucky for me the fish held still long enough to get a crisp shot.
I also think the difference in the lenses comes into play here I used a 50mm prime lens while you used...
Forum: Photography 12-08-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,026
Posted By Evilgrin
I'll give this a shot Canon T2i 50mm aka...

I'll give this a shot
Canon T2i 50mm aka Nifty fifty

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/80
Av( Aperture Value ) 1.8
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF50mm f/1.8 II
Focal Length 50.0 mm...
Forum: Equipment 12-07-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By Evilgrin
Aquarium safe silicone if the vaseline trick...

Aquarium safe silicone if the vaseline trick won't work.
Forum: Equipment 12-06-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 858
Posted By Evilgrin
other then pulling the plug after stopping the...

other then pulling the plug after stopping the water flow I don't personally see what the big fuss is about. Sure he rinsed his mechanical filtration in Tap Water big deal it's mechanical filtration...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By Evilgrin
I left it as is just poured it into the tank...

I left it as is just poured it into the tank added my sand cap and filled the tank slowly no issue with tannins after the first 2-3 weeks still have bubbles coming out of the substrate after 2 months...
Forum: Equipment 12-04-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 868
Posted By Evilgrin
Asking what is a good canister is like asking...

Asking what is a good canister is like asking what are your favorite brand of shoes.

With canisters they are pretty much all the same, some have more bells others more whistles but they all...
Forum: Equipment 12-03-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 816
Posted By Evilgrin
Well considering they have only been available...

Well considering they have only been available for less then 5 years yes time will tell.



Even still the cost of the media does not make up the approximately 100$ difference in cost. Eheim...
Forum: Plants 12-02-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By Evilgrin
Glad to see you got it to flower. It really is a...

Glad to see you got it to flower. It really is a lovely plant. Can't wait for mine to flower although I may have to up my lighting a bit time will tell.
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 816
Posted By Evilgrin
Actually I have a sunsun 303b w/uv running on my...

Actually I have a sunsun 303b w/uv running on my 55g and it came with a 3 prong plug and rated for US 120volt at 60Hz (I'm an Electrician by trade so I do know the difference). As for the plastic of...
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 816
Posted By Evilgrin
+1 in all my research on them they are the...

+1

in all my research on them they are the exact same filter some cosmetic color difference and a slightly different rating sticker but in all the moving parts as well as all the hose and fittings...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-01-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,035
Posted By Evilgrin
Can't wait to see some pics.

Can't wait to see some pics.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-30-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,035
Posted By Evilgrin
I use this stuff to airbrush with you can get a...

I use this stuff to airbrush with you can get a lot of coverage even with a mini foam roller just have to thin out the paint a bit as it's fairly thick out of the bottle if you thin it out to say a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-30-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,035
Posted By Evilgrin
if it's a constant drip it will thin that area of...

if it's a constant drip it will thin that area of paint enough that it will start to loose adhesion against the glass and start to lift off, but the occasional drip will not affect the paint at all.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-29-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,035
Posted By Evilgrin
I used about 1/2 of a 4 oz bottle to do my 55...

I used about 1/2 of a 4 oz bottle to do my 55 with 2 coats of paint so 1 4oz bottle would be enough to get at least 2 coats on a 150. At 1 - 2 $ per bottle it's cheaper and much less toxic then...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 11-29-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,035
Posted By Evilgrin
Painting the glass can be very simple or overly...

Painting the glass can be very simple or overly complicated. I prefer very simple goto your local craft type store find some cheap water based acrylic craft paint generally runs 1$ or 2$ for a 4oz...
Forum: Tank Journals 11-29-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Evilgrin
Thank you very much. Thank you very...

Thank you very much.



Thank you very much.
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