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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-06-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By JP55g
Exactly why you have it cycle the water in the...

Exactly why you have it cycle the water in the bucket. :proud:
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-05-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By JP55g
just have it cycle water in a 5 gallon bucket and...

just have it cycle water in a 5 gallon bucket and put some ammonia in it from time to time to give the bacteria food
Forum: DIY 05-02-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 144
Posted By JP55g
Put some LED strips in it?

Put some LED strips in it?
Forum: Lighting 04-27-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
It would not be low light 12" from the...

It would not be low light 12" from the substrate.
Forum: Lighting 04-27-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
Got the light in today. Not too bad and "looks"...

Got the light in today. Not too bad and "looks" like it should be decent low light. No par meter so only time will tell.
...
Forum: Lighting 04-26-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
Glad to hear its going well. I am debating going...

Glad to hear its going well. I am debating going co2, DIY or a fluval cartridge setup. DIY seems the better option as the fluvals dont seem to last and get expensive. Light should be here today as...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-25-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 455
Posted By JP55g
The Marineland Single bright is not even enough...

The Marineland Single bright is not even enough for low light from all the charts I have seen.
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 04-23-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 351
Posted By JP55g
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320088

Decent mid-range router. From what you have said it should do everything you need without spending much.
Forum: Lighting 04-23-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By JP55g
I thought about that for my 20 long but I read in...

I thought about that for my 20 long but I read in a lot of places that in goes through bulbs very fast and the only place to get replacements is from Coralife.
Forum: Lighting 04-23-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
Well I took a chance and went ahead and ordered...

Well I took a chance and went ahead and ordered the knockoff. Hopefully it gives me at least good low light. If not, it was only $55.

I can post pics when I get it if anyone is interested.
Forum: Lighting 04-21-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
I don't want to have to use CO2. Hanging the...

I don't want to have to use CO2. Hanging the light is not an option. I believe the Finnex sitting on the tank will be more light than I want.
Forum: Lighting 04-21-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
Thanks. I like the Finnex lights but they...

Thanks.

I like the Finnex lights but they are too much light for sitting on the tank otherwise I'd get the Fugeray without question.
Forum: Lighting 04-21-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
Thanks for the reply. I have watched some...

Thanks for the reply.

I have watched some but have not seen any that review how effective (or ineffective) they are for a planted tank.

I know the single bright knockoffs are not any good even...
Forum: Lighting 04-21-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By JP55g
20 gallon long LED

Hi Guys,

Starting a planted tank again, 20 gallon long.

Looking into LED lighting. This one caught my eye:
30" 6500K Plant Bright LED by Beamworks 3rd Generation, its on the auction site.
...
Forum: Algae 07-19-2012, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By JP55g
What comes to mind first is that saying about...

What comes to mind first is that saying about hairy palms....
Maybe thats why he is smiling?

Sorry I dont have an answer though.
Forum: Equipment 07-17-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 531
Posted By JP55g
I just use a turkey baster and suck up the poo...

I just use a turkey baster and suck up the poo and squirt it into the intake of my AC500 lol
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-13-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By JP55g
I read somewhere it helps keep the yeast...

I read somewhere it helps keep the yeast healthier lol.
I have some around and doesnt seem to hurt anything atleast.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-13-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By JP55g
you could wait 1 -2 days and see if it converts...

you could wait 1 -2 days and see if it converts everything to nitrate, then add some and test how fast it converts it. Should be 24hrs or less
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-13-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By JP55g
You could do a water change. I dont usually do...

You could do a water change. I dont usually do them when cycling until it converts everything to nitrates.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-13-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By JP55g
Its not done if you still have nitrite and...

Its not done if you still have nitrite and ammonia. Although the ammonia could show up if you test it just after you add it.:icon_lol:
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-13-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 307
Posted By JP55g
3 cups sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp yeast ...

3 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp yeast
Half a multivitamin
Forum: Equipment 07-13-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 692
Posted By JP55g
Where do you find tanks for $50?

Where do you find tanks for $50?
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 07-11-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 646
Posted By JP55g
+1 Cheap, easy and effective.:thumbsup: ...

+1

Cheap, easy and effective.:thumbsup:

Although they can be had for less than $20 :biggrin:
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-11-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 686
Posted By JP55g
Hoppy, Do you get algae growth on yours? ...

Hoppy,

Do you get algae growth on yours?
With two 1 gallon jugs at 1-2bps + Excel, replacing 1 jug per week I started to get BBA. I have since went to 1 bulb instead of 2. Its an Odyssea 2x54w...
Forum: Equipment 07-10-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 611
Posted By JP55g
I'd use both, only thing that may be not to your...

I'd use both, only thing that may be not to your liking would be the flow. If its too much use it as an excuse to buy another tank for the 2nd filter :biggrin:
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