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Forum: Tank Journals

11-03-2012, 05:26 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Thanks. I am really glad I chose Cardinal Tetras...

Thanks. I am really glad I chose Cardinal Tetras over my other choice of Harelquin Rasboras.

Forum: Tank Journals

11-03-2012, 01:40 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Latest Update: I bought the API Master test kit...

Latest Update: I bought the API Master test kit last weekend. I had been using the test strips, but always questioned the results. I will test the waters every Saturday and post the results. Here is...

Forum: Tank Journals

10-28-2012, 05:08 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

No, I am not running CO2. I am using the Walstad...

No, I am not running CO2. I am using the Walstad Method. I have low light, lots of plants, the decomposition of leftover food, and potting soil sub-substrate gives me all the CO2 I need.

Forum: Tank Journals

10-27-2012, 06:20 PM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Ok, so the changing the light pattern kind of...

Ok, so the changing the light pattern kind of helped. The green hair algae is still there, but it has not grown any more hairs. The plants are doing great and so are the animals. I have not added any...

Forum: Tank Journals

10-27-2012, 06:06 PM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Here is the pic of the powerhead muffler. I got...

Here is the pic of the powerhead muffler. I got it from a coworker, but he doesn't remember where he got it. It is simply a tube with a plastic capsule at the end of it where you can put a piece of...

Forum: Tank Journals

10-20-2012, 02:30 AM

Replies: 20

My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Here is my latest update: I added a tube...

Here is my latest update:

I added a tube with muffler to my power head. It got rid of the protein film on the top of the water.
Water readings:
pH 7.5
Alkalinity 180 ppm
Hardness 150 ppm...

Forum: Tank Journals

10-13-2012, 03:21 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

Thanks for all your kind words. Here is my...

Thanks for all your kind words.

Here is my latest update:

Animals added:
4 - Sterbai Cory
2 - Assassin Snails

Plants:

Forum: Tank Journals

10-10-2012, 05:08 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

I hope all goes well. I'll update every Friday.

I hope all goes well. I'll update every Friday.

Forum: Tank Journals

10-10-2012, 12:20 AM

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My first tank - 20g Long

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Posted By kingmonroe

My first tank - 20g Long

Here is my first planted tank. I am using the Walstad Method. Here is a list of the particulars:

Equipment:
20 gallon long tank
2 - 13 watt spiral cfls in 8.5" domed clamp lights
127 gph power...

Forum: Low Tech Forum

09-20-2012, 03:43 AM

Replies: 2

Can I use LED's with the Walstad Method?

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Posted By kingmonroe

Thanks Hoppy. You are definitely a Planted Tank...

Thanks Hoppy. You are definitely a Planted Tank Guru. I will order a 24".

Forum: Low Tech Forum

09-20-2012, 12:29 AM

Replies: 2

Can I use LED's with the Walstad Method?

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Posted By kingmonroe

Can I use LED's with the Walstad Method?

I am a new to planted tanks. Heck, I am new to fish. The last fish I had was a goldfish in a bowl that I won at a carnival when I was nine. But this time I want to do things right. I have been doing...

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