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Forum: Plants 12-17-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Ptyochromis
As you have requested: ...

As you have requested:
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Forum: Plants 12-16-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Ptyochromis
I suppose, age must have something to do with it....

I suppose, age must have something to do with it. The plant is just over a year old. I also do heavy fertilization with DIY ferts. I fill gell caps with azomite and espoma palm fertilizer. 1gram...
Forum: Plants 12-16-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Ptyochromis
WOW. Well here is how I have them. It is in the...

WOW. Well here is how I have them. It is in the bottom of a standard 29g, 4" of flourite/gravel, lighting is 1x 36" T12(6500k) and a 26" T8(9325k). Lights stay on for 11h. Lots of surface cover...
Forum: Plants 12-14-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By Ptyochromis
Anubias sp. Flower?

Possible? I heard they would only spike it they were above the water line.

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Forum: DIY 09-23-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 188
Posted By Ptyochromis
I have used it on several tanks BUT I have yet to...

I have used it on several tanks BUT I have yet to fill them. I was planning on testing this some time ago, but never got around to it. I might fill the 10g tomorrow and test a guppy in it.

If...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-28-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Ptyochromis
You could probably use the same supplements reef...

You could probably use the same supplements reef keepers use. The real issue is the low PH. Raising the PH will slow/stop the erosion and carbonates will help repair the damage.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-28-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 737
Posted By Ptyochromis
That is a distinct possibility. Also higher temps...

That is a distinct possibility. Also higher temps will cause the plants to consume more CO2.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-26-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 737
Posted By Ptyochromis
I am willing to bet that your CO2 levels are...

I am willing to bet that your CO2 levels are lower then they used to be.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 08-26-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By Ptyochromis
Raise your KH to 6dKH this will slow the erosion...

Raise your KH to 6dKH this will slow the erosion if not stop it completely. Snails need carbonates for healthy shells
Forum: Low Tech Forum 08-16-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By Ptyochromis
You don't need any CO2. DIY CO2 is notoriously...

You don't need any CO2. DIY CO2 is notoriously unstable. Ferts could be useful but the same benefit can be achieved from adding more fish(10 endlers would make a fantastic addition); micro nutes...
Forum: Lighting 08-07-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By Ptyochromis
Lighting your tank with pure oxymorons ehh? Tell...

Lighting your tank with pure oxymorons ehh? Tell me about it.
Forum: Lighting 08-04-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By Ptyochromis
The electricity is about what a full sized...

The electricity is about what a full sized refrigerator uses :P
Around $300-400usd for ballast+hood+fan+ducting+bulb(not including sunglasses lol).

But realistically, you could do 2x36" T8s on a...
Forum: Lighting 08-04-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By Ptyochromis
Why not just get a 1000W MH, hang it in the...

Why not just get a 1000W MH, hang it in the top/middle of the room and run all your tanks off 1 bulb. AND it doubles as a heater :proud:
Bam...
Forum: Lighting 08-03-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 580
Posted By Ptyochromis
WPG doesn't work :P. ALWAYS determine your...

WPG doesn't work :P. ALWAYS determine your lighting based on depth.
Forum: Fish 07-31-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 101
Posted By Ptyochromis
First Hypancistrus :)

So I ordered a L340 and it came in today. Neat little bugger, he was wild caught and is about 2.5" and very healthy looking. Ill get pics when he decides to come out.

What do you Hypancistrus...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 07-30-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Ptyochromis
Also, how often would you replace the root tabs?

Also, how often would you replace the root tabs?
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-29-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Ptyochromis
I love my nerites, and the eggs make fine fish...

I love my nerites, and the eggs make fine fish food. I only blame the snails for eating my plants because they are eating my plants :P. I went and got new bulbs so maybe this should encourage algae...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-29-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Ptyochromis
Eeek rogue nerites

So, I finally discovered what has been chewing up my cardamine. My nerites have taken to chewing it up :( . I have been unable to grow much algae in my tank. Is there anything I can do to keep...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 07-27-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,561
Posted By Ptyochromis
I don't see why not. As long as the light is...

I don't see why not. As long as the light is intense enough and the tank doesn't get too hot.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 07-25-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Ptyochromis
I can only hope. I assume the fact that lots of...

I can only hope. I assume the fact that lots of them are derived from 'natural' things may mean that some bacteri work to break them down forms which the plant can use. The main reason I stuck them...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 07-25-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Ptyochromis
Palm fert DIY gel caps

So I went by the local organic gardening store today to look for some root tabs. They didn't have anything like that so I ended up getting a product called palm tone by espoma. It is a 4-1-5...
Forum: DIY 07-24-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By Ptyochromis
You can do what i did and get a pill bottle, poke...

You can do what i did and get a pill bottle, poke holes in the bottom, fill it with gravel, insert airline and you are good to go.

Here are 2 I made, I have a feeling the smaller (single tube)...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 07-24-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,290
Posted By Ptyochromis
Yes, I see this lol. I tried squirting my firts...

Yes, I see this lol. I tried squirting my firts into the soil instead of dumping them into the water column. What are good root tabs(that aren't osmocote) and how often do you replace them?
Forum: Low Tech Forum 07-24-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,290
Posted By Ptyochromis
I suppose you have a point with low fish levels...

I suppose you have a point with low fish levels and no water changes. Low bioload equates to a low nitrate level that plants can keep in safe ranges. I know I have always had high nitrates, just...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 07-24-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By Ptyochromis
That fuzz on the wood is normal. And it will go...

That fuzz on the wood is normal. And it will go away in a few months. Also MTS are livebearers, no eggs. I would add some hygro to the tank. Micro and macro swords would look nice and fit the black...
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