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Forum: DIY 04-24-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,560
Posted By Jimmyblues
DIY CO2 Mixture Duration

I use a 2L bottle, 2 cups of granulated sugar and a heaping teaspoon of SAF yeast (the quality of instant yeast varies and can make a substantial difference in the length of time this concoction can...
Forum: Equipment 04-21-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,013
Posted By Jimmyblues
Fluval 305 VS 306

I have a few Fluval 305's and a Fluval 106. There are a few improvements in the 06 version, however, nothing earth shattering.

The Aquastop feature on both is nice, however, cheaply made, and...
Forum: Lighting 04-21-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,113
Posted By Jimmyblues
Inexpensive Fluor escent Lights OutPerform Inexpensive LED Lighting In My Experience

I have not been able to find an inexpensive LED light that can outperform an inexpensive fluorescent light, when it comes to watts per gallon.

With the new LED technology there's the belief that...
Forum: Equipment 04-13-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 829
Posted By Jimmyblues
Eheim 2213 VS Fluval 106

I have the 2213 and the 106 and think they are both excellent filters.

I had an Eheim in the early 1980's and liked it. However, those were the days before Eheim included its quick change hose...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 04-11-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Jimmyblues
[QUOTE=lobsterbib;1698907]I keep reading how if...

[QUOTE=lobsterbib;1698907]I keep reading how if you have moderate to high light, you need steady/reliable (ie NOT DIY) CO2 or you get algal growth.

What is the reason behind this?
...
Forum: The Planted Tank FAQ 04-05-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,759
Posted By Jimmyblues
Unhappy Excess Nutrients Created An Algae Bloom In My Planted Aquaria

I was using T-5 lighting and Flourish root tabs in my planted aquaria for several months and had some algae growth. However, it was not completely overwhelming my aquarium. Yet, when I began using...
Forum: Equipment 03-28-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,284
Posted By Jimmyblues
DIY CO2 VS Pressurized

There's no question that getting a 5 LB or larger CO2 tank with a CO2 pressure regulator is far more cost efficent than mini CO2 systems like the Fluval CO2 88G, Ista, GLA, or some of the other...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-23-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,078
Posted By Jimmyblues
Baby Brine Shrimp Is Good For Adult Fish And My Rasbora Harlequins Really Enjoy Them

I have a San Francisco Bay Shrimpery BBS hatchery that runs all the time.

I have fancy guppies who have fry from time to time that benefit, and I feed my Harlequin Rasboras and fancy guppies,...
Forum: Equipment 02-06-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By Jimmyblues
ADA 60-F And 120-F Discontinued

I know this is an old thread, however, since many fishkeepers (including this one) read old posts that contain interesting topics such as this one, I thought that I'd comment on the above post...
Forum: Lighting 12-25-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,968
Posted By Jimmyblues
I Suggest Adding A UV Sterilizer to Your Aquarium And Moving Your Light Closer

The hairgrass is alive, but quite thin compared to when the light was closer (When I set up the tank).
I do not want to have an algae outbreak again so I'm toying with dropping the light an inch to...
Forum: Equipment 12-12-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,178
Posted By Jimmyblues
The Vortex D1 Is Excellent For Polishing Water But A UV Sterilizer Can Replace It

[QUOTE=mark77ap;622227]Hi,

I would like to setup some diatom filteration to get my water crystal clear. I seem to get a dose of GW every now and then, and it generally takes weeks to clear up. It...
Forum: Plants 12-06-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,248
Posted By Jimmyblues
Dwarf Hairgrass Growing Nicely With 2.4 Watts Of T5 Lighting

I have been growing dh and microsword successfully in various lighting conditions for the past few years.

The lighting systems have ranged from 4.8 watts of T5 lighting per gallon (6700K &...
Forum: Equipment 12-01-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,387
Posted By Jimmyblues
Vortex D1 Will IOnly Offer Temporary Relief From Algae Blooms

[QUOTE=GDominy;56034]Heh.. seeing as my 135 Gallon tank has just turned into green soup.. I think I'll pick one of these up.

I've got my eye on the XL model of the Vortex.. I like the 400gph...
Forum: Equipment 10-22-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By Jimmyblues
Re: HYDOR PRIME 30

Until today, I was unaware that Hydor even made canister filters.

That is until I saw a Prime 30 on Amazon.com listed for $129.99. I decided to see if I could find some posts on them regarding...
Forum: Equipment 10-11-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,010
Posted By Jimmyblues
The Media Basket On The Eheim 2213 Is Great

I also find that the media basket in the 2213 is very useful in quickly cleaning this filter's media. I remove the fiber portion of the filter at the top and clean it under tap water, then pour tank...
Forum: Equipment 10-08-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By Jimmyblues
Plumbing An Inline Heater Or UV Sterilizer Into Your Canister Filter & Leaks

I have had the same thing happen with an AquaTop IL10UV inline uv sterilizer on one of my aquariums. I had it plumbed into the output tube of a Fluval 305 and wonder if the ribbed hosing may have had...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-25-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,801
Posted By Jimmyblues
A UV Sterilizer Is Very Useful In Keeping A Planted Tank's Water Clear

That's a definite yes on the uv sterilizer for keeping algae under control.

I have two high-tech planted aquariums which were impossible to keep the water clear in until I added uv sterilizers to...
Forum: Equipment 07-07-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jimmyblues
AquaTop IL10UV And PF-25UV UV Sterilizers

There is quite a bit of controversy in regard to the quality of various brands of uv sterilizers. The detractors of low cost uv sterilizers from companies such as AquaTop and AA (Green Killing...
Forum: Equipment 06-28-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jimmyblues
Review on AquaTop PF-UV25 I just bought an...

Review on AquaTop PF-UV25

I just bought an AquaTop PF-UV25 for my 20 gallon planted tank and I like it.

As for fitting your 46 gallon tank, you should go with the PF-UV40, since this filter...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-11-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,120
Posted By Jimmyblues
It Looks Like You Have Regular Hairgrass

From the height of this grass it appears that you have regular hairgrass, which can grow to about 8 inches in height, instead of dh, which grows to between 3 and 4 inches in height.

My 37 gallon...
Forum: Equipment 03-29-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By Jimmyblues
Re: An Eheim 2213 On A 45 Gallon Tank

I was using a pair of 2213's on my 37 gallon and they worked out very well.

However, I decided to use an inline uv sterilizer on the tank and the fittings it came with were too large for the...
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,928
Posted By Jimmyblues
Eheim 2213 Ideal For A 20 Gallon Long

I use an Eheim 2213 on a 20 long community tank with dwarf hairgrass carpeted on the bottom of the tank, and several baby Amazon Swords.

My fish include fancy guppies, neon tetras and rasbora...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-14-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By Jimmyblues
Debate Over Using Tank Water For Red Sea Drop Checker

I purchased a Red Sea drop checker a few weeks ago and added tank water that registered at 4dkh. The Red Sea has worked well so far.

I move it between two planted tanks that I maintain. I...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,928
Posted By Jimmyblues
Have A 31 Year Old Vortex D-1 Still Working Fine

I use my Vortex D-1 to polish the water on my aquariums at least once a week. They are quirky to use , however, once you get used to their ideosyncracies these filters do a better job of fine...
Forum: Plants 02-11-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,248
Posted By Jimmyblues
Dwarf Hairgrass Needs Moderate To High Lighting, CO2 & Fertilizer To Grow Optimally

Over the past two years I've spent about $200 on *dwarf hairgrass, attempting to get it to carpet, and at the time knowing nothing about using pressurized CO2 or fertilizer tabs as well as high tech...
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