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Forum: Equipment 11-22-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By becks17
No experience with the GLA, but I love the...

No experience with the GLA, but I love the Aquateks. I have 2.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 07-17-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By becks17
Thanks guys! Yup, just gotta have things fill in...

Thanks guys! Yup, just gotta have things fill in more.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 07-16-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By becks17
Becks17 ADA Mini-M Mist-type

Work in progress, but I thought it was long enough since my last tank post.
More to come!

Very open to comments, suggestions, and criticisms, so please let me know!
Thanks for looking!
Forum: Plants 07-11-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By becks17
In my opinion the dry start method is a waste of...

In my opinion the dry start method is a waste of time, but it does allow for easier planting of the individual pieces. HC isn't a particularly hard plant to grow. Just give it light, CO2, and...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 06-27-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,444
Posted By becks17
Great job! :proud:

Great job! :proud:
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-26-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By becks17
I second Peter Hiscock's book :proud:

I second Peter Hiscock's book :proud:
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-25-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,004
Posted By becks17
Wow, that tiger is SUPER. ;)

Wow, that tiger is SUPER. ;)
Forum: Substrate 05-25-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 768
Posted By becks17
All you have to do is check the content of it....

All you have to do is check the content of it. Just get the kind that is all clay and no clumping agents, aromas, etc.
Forum: Substrate 05-23-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By becks17
I've mixed half n' half topsoil (just as cheap)...

I've mixed half n' half topsoil (just as cheap) with kitty litter, capped with sand, and it worked great.
However I generally like being able to rescape often, so I personally prefer non-dirt...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 05-18-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By becks17
Yes, it's definitely possible. If you can though,...

Yes, it's definitely possible. If you can though, I recommend saving up and get a pressurized system. You will not regret it, even in a 2 gal.
Forum: Tank Journals 05-17-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,109
Posted By becks17
I love this tank. I definitely have to try an...

I love this tank. I definitely have to try an "ikebana" style tank now. This thread totes needed to be bumped! ;)
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-17-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 534
Posted By becks17
Does anybody have info on it's buffering...

Does anybody have info on it's buffering capacity? I've used kitty litter as a substrate mixed with topsoil capped with sand and it works great for plants. Shrimp do fine in it as well, but I'd be...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 05-16-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 147,986
Posted By becks17
Yeah, that makes sense and I'm excited to see the...

Yeah, that makes sense and I'm excited to see the outcome. Though I think it'd also be interesting as a "low-tech" challenge to see the aquascape possibilities using equipment "on a budget" for those...
Forum: Lighting 05-16-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,276
Posted By becks17
Algae are more capable of using carbonates in the...

Algae are more capable of using carbonates in the water as a carbon source. Your plants can only use so much of the light with limited CO2, the rest is just "feeding" the algae.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 05-16-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 147,986
Posted By becks17
What's going to be your source of carbonated...

What's going to be your source of carbonated water? Will it be store bought bottles/cans like Amano first used? Isn't that going to be comparatively more expensive?
Forum: Plants 05-13-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By becks17
Anacharis and Hornwort are supposed to be pretty...

Anacharis and Hornwort are supposed to be pretty good for that.
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 632
Posted By becks17
Search Aquatek on Ebay. Note that you'll need the...

Search Aquatek on Ebay. Note that you'll need the adapter fitting for paintball to CGA320 for their regulators. Not too much cheaper, but the regulator works great and I think it's about the best...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By becks17
The point is that you'll have trouble finding any...

The point is that you'll have trouble finding any one that will fill the tank for you, without have to pay excessive amounts to get it re-certified.
Forum: Substrate 05-10-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By becks17
I did a pretty good job for me as far as...

I did a pretty good job for me as far as buffering. I have super hard tap water with pH around 8 and GH/KH through the roof, brought it down to around pH6.5 (never below 6) and GH/KH 6-7. For me...
Forum: Aquarium Design Group 05-10-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,199
Posted By becks17
Any pictures of how it will look with the power...

Any pictures of how it will look with the power cord? Or is it battery powered :icon_eek: ?
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By becks17
Yeah, I have one just like that except smaller. I...

Yeah, I have one just like that except smaller. I bought it in Hong Kong when I lived there and brought it to the US with me. The threads do not fit and even if you do find an adapter, which I was...
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 510
Posted By becks17
I've bought the aquatek brand regulator with...

I've bought the aquatek brand regulator with solenoid for $65 twice now (got it for free shipping too!). Both have been working great!
Forum: Plants 05-04-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 253
Posted By becks17
It looks like Rotala macrandra "green" for the...

It looks like Rotala macrandra "green" for the first one.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-04-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By becks17
You could also try sticking peat in your filter...

You could also try sticking peat in your filter to soften the water, although that may also bring your pH down below what you'd like.
Forum: Plants 04-30-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By becks17
Yup, cut the stem right above where the leaves...

Yup, cut the stem right above where the leaves protrude.
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