Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
10-23-2012, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 2
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Rescape question
Hi, and thanks for any help...
If I replace the existing substrate in a tank with Black Beauty will I be losing my good bacteria? This tank is nicely balanced, numbers are good, but I'd like to try...
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Forum: Substrate
10-17-2012, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,439
WALMART Kitty Litter
I have actually used it so this is first hand. I have about 1-1/2 bags of Walmart UNSCENTED Kitty Litter in my 36 bowfront that has been set up about 3 months. I rinsed it in a bucket, stirring it...
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Forum: Plants
09-21-2012, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 302
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
09-18-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 217
Very high GH does what???
While I see that GH is good, mine reads over 600 at the outside tap. By doing 50/50 tap and undersink R/O I've now gotten to around 360. Well, what effect does too low or too high GH have on the...
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Forum: Fish
09-03-2012, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 518
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Forum: Plants
07-19-2012, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 394
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Forum: Lighting
07-18-2012, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
Thanks. I've purchased an Aqueon Coralife 30"...
Thanks. I've purchased an Aqueon Coralife 30" T5NO fixture with tubes from my local store. It is returnable if it does not suit my tank. In addition I am using a Marineland DoubleBright LED unit. I...
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Forum: Lighting
07-17-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
Thanks for the photo. I might give these a look...
Thanks for the photo. I might give these a look but I think that the location of the aquarium in my living room precludes using such a setup. And although the primary view is the aquarium itself, I'm...
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Forum: Lighting
07-17-2012, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
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Forum: Lighting
07-17-2012, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 399
KISS approach to my tank, need light help
First, thanks to the many members who have taken time to post helpful replies to questions over the years. Your effort makes this a great site.
I want to Keep It Somewhat Simple with my 36gal...
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Forum: Plants
07-16-2012, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 220
Thanks to both replies. Yes, I don't need the...
Thanks to both replies. Yes, I don't need the scientific explanations :icon_cool
I have a low light setup with a 36 gal. bowfront aquarium and am not interested in co2, etc. I do use root tabs and...
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Forum: Plants
07-16-2012, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 220
Great for taking out nutrients???
In reading descriptions of some floating plants, I see the statement ",,,great for taking out nutrients." I'm confused. Don't I want to have nutrients in the water for plants?
Also, do rooted plants...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
07-14-2012, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
07-14-2012, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
It appears that Osmocote PLUS is difficult to...
It appears that Osmocote PLUS is difficult to locate in many parts of the country. I ordered on line/mail order and spent an extra $9.00 for shipping. Afterwards, I discovered that the product is...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
07-07-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 520
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-29-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 259
Flourish Comprehensive and filtration
I am just starting up a 36g using an Eheim canister filter and wonder if the carbon pad will filter out the Flourish Comprehensive I want to use for the plants? I know that after two weeks I remove...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-27-2012, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,064
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
06-27-2012, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,064
When is it a "Planted Aquarium"
When does an aquarium with some/several plants turn into a "Planted Aquarium"? Is it an arbitrary amount of plants, the amount of equipment, the time spent? Last time I was in the hobby, over 35...
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