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Forum: Equipment 05-31-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 166
Posted By JeffyFunk
The lily pipes are a decent thickness unlike the...

The lily pipes are a decent thickness unlike the Powerman lily pipes. The inlet pipe often has the slits on the inside and has only a few slits total. Therefore, you have to be careful that they...
Forum: Equipment 03-13-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,580
Posted By JeffyFunk
I disagree. All ceramic/glass diffusers work in...

I disagree. All ceramic/glass diffusers work in the same manner, but the quality and quantity of the CO2 dispersion is VERY dependent upon the quality of the ceramic disk. I've used cheap ceramic...
Forum: Plants 02-22-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By JeffyFunk
All aroids are poisonous so be sure to not eat...

All aroids are poisonous so be sure to not eat Crypts, Anubias, Lagenandras or Buchephalandras.
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 601
Posted By JeffyFunk
I'd go w/ option 1 - Eheim classic 2217 +...

I'd go w/ option 1 - Eheim classic 2217 + Powerhead.

I love the Eheim classics, but just don't think they put out enough flow for larger tanks (even if they do have enough biological filtration...
Forum: Plants 12-12-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,461
Posted By JeffyFunk
IME, Ludwigia sp 'Red' will color up more in a...

IME, Ludwigia sp 'Red' will color up more in a greater variety of conditions. Ludwigia sp 'Rubin', although also a colorful plant, will show much a much greater variety in color depending on your...
Forum: DIY 11-15-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By JeffyFunk
Insert the CO2 tubing into the cap and then put a...

Insert the CO2 tubing into the cap and then put a rigid piece of tube or a hose connector nipple into the end of the CO2 tubing. Pull the CO2 tubing out of the cap so that the rigid piece of tube or...
Forum: Green Leaf Aquariums 11-06-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,494
Posted By JeffyFunk
There seems to be some debate as to whether or...

There seems to be some debate as to whether or not the atomizers save CO2 or use more. That said, the initial rush of bubbles is due to the large pressure differential between the regulator and the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-26-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 443
Posted By JeffyFunk
Yes, Sagittaria subulata has grown very well for...

Yes, Sagittaria subulata has grown very well for me in my low tech tanks (No CO2, soil sublayer).
Forum: Lighting 10-20-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 684
Posted By JeffyFunk
From my research, the TEK fixture is a quality...

From my research, the TEK fixture is a quality fixture, but of course there are better fixtures out there. That said, those fixtures are also more expensive. The ATI fixtures have been mentioned as...
Forum: Lighting 10-19-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 684
Posted By JeffyFunk
I have the TEK 48'' 4 bulb T5HO light fixture on...

I have the TEK 48'' 4 bulb T5HO light fixture on my 75 gallon tank as well. :) I also use only the outer 2 bulbs (1 Geisemann Aquaflora and 1 Geisemann Midday). Even suspended ~6 inches or so...
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By JeffyFunk
The link you provided mentions that you shouldn't...

The link you provided mentions that you shouldn't use sealing material / tape with the CGA 320 connection. That is correct and has been stated previously on this site.

The other connections on...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-17-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 261
Posted By JeffyFunk
As TheFoleys says, it isn't very soluble. ...

As TheFoleys says, it isn't very soluble. Wikipedia sites that the solubility in water is only 2g / 100mL water - it is a calcium phosphate afterall (two chemical groups that normally exhibit low...
Forum: Equipment 10-14-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 23,923
Posted By JeffyFunk
Bettatail - What is the solenoid that you linked...

Bettatail - What is the solenoid that you linked to & used in your CO2 regulator? It doesn't look like the often mentioned clippord mouse solenoid or the Burkett 6011... Also, where did you get the...
Forum: Equipment 09-24-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By JeffyFunk
Theoretically, you *could* use a saltwater K test...

Theoretically, you *could* use a saltwater K test kit ... that said, the calibration range of the saltwater test kits is considerably higher than for freshwater, so the precision of the results you...
Forum: Equipment 09-18-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 592
Posted By JeffyFunk
Yes, you will need different size hoses. The...

Yes, you will need different size hoses. The 13mm inflow and 10mm outflow is based off of the Eheim 2211 canister filters that Amano uses for his nano tanks. If you are going to use another...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 09-07-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By JeffyFunk
The PPS Pro recipe calls for 41g MgSO4*7H2O...

The PPS Pro recipe calls for 41g MgSO4*7H2O dissolved in 1L for a dosage of 0.1 ppm Mg when added at a volume of 1 mL/10 gallons. Therefore, your old recipe is correct if that is your targeted daily...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-13-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,048
Posted By JeffyFunk
The difference is due to the fact that the web is...

The difference is due to the fact that the web is probably looking at the density of the solid material as in one, large crystal while Rex is probably looking at the density of the material in the...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-12-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,048
Posted By JeffyFunk
The solubility of most substances decreases with...

The solubility of most substances decreases with decreasing temperature (gases are the major exception, however). Therefore, i don't think it's unusual to find some precipitates from refrigeration...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 08-09-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By JeffyFunk
Citrus plants are much better as indoor/outdoor...

Citrus plants are much better as indoor/outdoor plants. I bought a two year old dwarf meyer lemon tree 3 years ago and have it planted in an 18'' pot. I bring it outside every year on my deck and...
Forum: Equipment 07-25-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By JeffyFunk
Teflon is pretty much inert (that's why we use...

Teflon is pretty much inert (that's why we use it). As such, it will not "dissolve". I would try to remove it from the threads using a tooth picker (not a wooden tooth pick, but a metal pick from...
Forum: Equipment 07-23-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By JeffyFunk
Similar to what pwolfe said, the two lily pipes...

Similar to what pwolfe said, the two lily pipes are designed differently. The ADA lily pipes direct water flow across the tank; the Do!Aqua violet glass directs water flow **DOWN**. (And in case...
Forum: Important Update/Announcements 07-09-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 11,695
Posted By JeffyFunk
One of the purposes of the new system is...

One of the purposes of the new system is (theoretically) to help eliminate the problems that you mention; namely, that SnS threads can get buried in a (useless) pile of bumps and random comments. In...
Forum: Equipment 07-07-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By JeffyFunk
It depends upon where the split is; you cannot...

It depends upon where the split is; you cannot split a line after the needle valve to multiple diffusers / atomizers / whatever since the co2 will just follow the path of least resistance, leading...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-25-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By JeffyFunk
The value calculated in Wet's calculator looks to...

The value calculated in Wet's calculator looks to be off by a factor of 2. This suggests to me that the mole ratio is simply not accounted for in the calculation; a simple mathematical error so that...
Forum: Equipment 06-11-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By JeffyFunk
It depends on what type of CO2 distribution...

It depends on what type of CO2 distribution system you have. If you have a CO2 distribution method that requires a lot of pressure to operate (like an atomizer or ceramic disk vs a reactor or a...
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