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Forum: Lighting 02-08-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By Ductapemaster
That makes sense, thank you. There's so many...

That makes sense, thank you. There's so many variables involved in a tanks success I just wanted to make sure I'm not doing something wrong.

I took out one of the bulbs last night so I am only...
Forum: Lighting 02-08-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By Ductapemaster
How much lighting for a high tech 20 high?

I have a high tech 20 gallon high tank running. Pressurized CO2 (30ppm, measured using drop checker), EI dosing, and currently 2x14W T5HO lights (one 'plant' spectrum which is pinkish, and the other...
Forum: Fish 02-07-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By Ductapemaster
Puffers don't really bother fish that don't hang...

Puffers don't really bother fish that don't hang out in their space (the water column). I was going to put some ottos in my puffer tank but I ended up getting a little bumblebee goby instead. He...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 01-28-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Ductapemaster
I have an Indian Dwarf puffer in mine along with...

I have an Indian Dwarf puffer in mine along with a couple shrimp and a bumblebee goby. Lots of plants and some driftwood. Everyone's pretty happy!

I did some filter mods too if you're...
Forum: Lighting 01-21-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By Ductapemaster
I don't have any real data like PAR to back up my...

I don't have any real data like PAR to back up my claims, but I put one of those over my Evolve 4 instead of the stock LED light and my plants were growing pretty slowly. I went back to the stock...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-11-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By Ductapemaster
As far as I know the only thing you need to stay...

As far as I know the only thing you need to stay away from is dosing macros and micros on the same day. You can mix all the macros together and dose at the same time without a problem, but when they...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-04-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Ductapemaster
Just got my macros last night and I will be...

Just got my macros last night and I will be starting EI dosing today. Still playing with the CO2 levels...even though I spent a bunch of money on the regulator/valve I can't seem to keep my bps...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-04-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Ductapemaster
That makes sense. Would that actually be the...

That makes sense. Would that actually be the case after only a week of insufficient CO2 being added though? Either that or would dosing excel cause the same effect?

And regardless of cause, is...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-03-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By Ductapemaster
Nitrates really low?

I had a fish die the other day (my favorite little pleco :icon_frow ) so I immediately tested my water parameters. Ammonia and Nitrite were both 0, but my nitrates were really low, around 5ppm. The...
Forum: Lighting 01-02-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By Ductapemaster
Aqueon Evolve LED light comparison

I bought an Aqueon Evolve 4 with the intention of setting up a mid-tech (excel + ferts) planted setup. I just set up the tank last week with all the stock components (did some filter mods however)....
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 12-27-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 192
Posted By Ductapemaster
Evolve4 Recommendations

Got a petco giftcard for xmas, so I decided to pick up another tank. Got the Evolve4 as it is an all-in-one tank, and with some simple filter modifications can make a really nice setup.

I put in...
Forum: DIY 09-19-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By Ductapemaster
This looks awesome. Definitely something I will...

This looks awesome. Definitely something I will consider doing for future tanks. I never thought about how simple it would be do DIY...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 09-10-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By Ductapemaster
No offense, but did you check the sticky at the...

No offense, but did you check the sticky at the top of this subforum?

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21944
Forum: DIY 09-08-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
Just dilute the ferts. You probably lose 100mL...

Just dilute the ferts. You probably lose 100mL to evaporation every day anyways.
Forum: DIY 09-07-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
Mine pumped that much when it was level and I...

Mine pumped that much when it was level and I wasn't using the original nozzle as a flow reducer.

I did my final measurements when the setup was installed on my tank. I just redirected the output...
Forum: Equipment 08-31-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By Ductapemaster
You could try a local glass shop and see if they...

You could try a local glass shop and see if they could make you one. Its just a straight glass pipe bent into a particular shape. They'll probably laugh at the price of those ADA ones...
Forum: Algae 08-30-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Ductapemaster
Thanks for the advice! I don't mind putting in...

Thanks for the advice! I don't mind putting in more maintenance time. I actually really enjoy spending time making the tank look nice. There was a whole lot of work to do when getting the tank up...
Forum: Algae 08-30-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By Ductapemaster
Algae getting worse, do I need CO2?

I have a 20 gallon high with nearly 4WPG (I have some high light plants in there), and recently I've been seeing a rise in algae on my plants.

My nessea is covered in some sort of black algae (not...
Forum: DIY 08-30-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
If you use a trimpot you could just put some hot...

If you use a trimpot you could just put some hot glue on top of it.

Either that, or use a pot to determine the resistance value you need, and then replace it with a resistor or resistors.
Forum: DIY 08-30-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
You can find 5V supplies just about everywhere. ...

You can find 5V supplies just about everywhere. Check out a thrift store or the goodwill. Doesn't have to be any specific type of supply (transformer, switching, etc), just has to meet the specs! ...
Forum: DIY 08-29-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
I'm planning on doing this for my next revision. ...

I'm planning on doing this for my next revision. I bought two guns, so I have another pump to play around with.

At the moment I am only dosing Flourish and Excel which I can mix in the same...
Forum: Lighting 08-29-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By Ductapemaster
DIY PAR Meter - anyone interested?

Development thread: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179789

I'm considering making these to sell on the forum. Approximate cost would be $45-50 + Shipping, still TBD.

If...
Forum: DIY 08-29-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,941
Posted By Ductapemaster
I'll throw a post up in there and see what...

I'll throw a post up in there and see what happens!

$45-50 is about what I estimated for materials + my time. Considering what something like this costs to make new, I'd say its worth it.
Forum: DIY 08-29-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
The Electronics Parts list: 1. 5V, 1.5A...

The Electronics

Parts list:

1. 5V, 1.5A or more power supply, I used a switching one I had around
2. 555 Timer chip
3. Resistors: 33k, 500k, 470 ohms, 500k potentiometer
4. Caps: 100uF,...
Forum: DIY 08-29-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ductapemaster
Inexpensive auto-dosing system using off the shelf parts

Here is my development thread: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=188288

I have developed a system that automates the dosing of one liquid for a period of time each day when the...
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