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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-05-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By jetajockey
Go with java ferns and moss, I have had plenty of...

Go with java ferns and moss, I have had plenty of both in tanks with only minimal ambient light for months on end with no issue.
Forum: Plants 04-24-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 230
Posted By jetajockey
That would explain why I have had ammania...

That would explain why I have had ammania senegalensis sent in and turn out to be nesaea crassicaulis. Let the confusion live on!
Forum: Plants 04-24-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 333
Posted By jetajockey
The 40b also has a wide footprint so the weight...

The 40b also has a wide footprint so the weight is more evenly distributed, so it's a big plus. If it were me, if you are just aiming towards budget friendly lighting, the 2x39w oddysea fixture is...
Forum: Plants 04-24-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 230
Posted By jetajockey
Seems like farm grown nesaea is emersed. I know...

Seems like farm grown nesaea is emersed. I know with n.crassicaulis the stem thickness is extreme in emersed specimens.
Forum: Plants 04-05-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By jetajockey
I just got in a bunch of potamogeton gayi, cool...

I just got in a bunch of potamogeton gayi, cool plant.

I do know that p.crispus is prohibited in a few states.
Forum: Plants 04-05-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By jetajockey
Lots of plants can be propagated by seed, it's...

Lots of plants can be propagated by seed, it's just that they need to be emersed to go to seed successfully. Most people don't bother since other propagation methods are just as effective and don't...
Forum: Photography 01-11-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By jetajockey
I shall hit you up sir, oh yes i shall. ...

I shall hit you up sir, oh yes i shall.


And an update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMSW3GrBxMc
Forum: Photography 01-09-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By jetajockey
thanks, going to go find some Hemianthus...

thanks, going to go find some Hemianthus glomeratus for the next tank.
Forum: Substrate 01-07-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 886
Posted By jetajockey
Flourite, turface, saf t sorb and (some) oil dri...

Flourite, turface, saf t sorb and (some) oil dri are all basically the same thing. The latter will strip KH initially (it's supposed to), not sure if flourite does or doesn't.
Forum: Substrate 01-07-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By jetajockey
Sounds about right, the water will probably have...

Sounds about right, the water will probably have a slight tinge as well.
Forum: Substrate 01-07-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 886
Posted By jetajockey
40lb bag of saf t sorb $4.50 at tractor supply. ...

40lb bag of saf t sorb $4.50 at tractor supply. Dose or add root tabs as needed.

A well formulated soil is better than any other substrate when it comes to growing plants, but it's a PITA if...
Forum: Photography 01-07-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By jetajockey
Fluval Chi dry start build

I didn't know where to post this so I just figured it could go here. I did a fluval chi dry start with some stuff I had laying around, spent about 7 or so weeks letting it grow in and filled it. ...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-07-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 182
Posted By jetajockey
Yes you can.

Yes you can.
Forum: Substrate 10-24-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By jetajockey
I use Oil-Dri which is basically the same thing,...

I use Oil-Dri which is basically the same thing, looks the same as the initial pic in this thread. Gentle initial rinsing is imperative, but mine doesn't cloud after that. I even recently took some...
Forum: Fish 10-20-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 624
Posted By jetajockey
I've found drip acclimation to be unnecessary...

I've found drip acclimation to be unnecessary with most fish, but it depends a lot on the species as well as the water they are coming out of. I've collected many native species and most transition...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-20-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By jetajockey
Okay, I'll browse the marketplace, I was just...

Okay, I'll browse the marketplace, I was just wondering if anyone had an actual site recommendation. I recall sweetaquatics being pretty good but then they flaked out a year or so ago.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-19-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By jetajockey
Where to get carpeting plants?

Anyone have a suggestion for a good place to order hc and other carpet plants? I know it pops up in the marketplace from time to time but is there an online store that people recommend over the rest?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-09-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By jetajockey
That's the kind of stand I built recently. It's...

That's the kind of stand I built recently. It's pretty simple and if you have the dimensions written out you could even get Lowes/HD to cut it for you.

The MOST important thing at this part of...
Forum: Substrate 10-09-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,818
Posted By jetajockey
I recently broke down a large tank that had...

I recently broke down a large tank that had mineralized topsoil with oil-dri as a cap. It was running about a year, no major issues, just did a big changeup. Since I still had a screen setup from...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-07-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,348
Posted By jetajockey
It'll get cloudy any time a fish gets near the...

It'll get cloudy any time a fish gets near the bottom as well. Just be ready to do a lot of filter cleaning, this and fine particulate settling on plant leaves are my biggest gripes with soil tanks,...
Forum: Tank Journals 10-07-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,608
Posted By jetajockey
At the least put a piece of plywood under it to...

At the least put a piece of plywood under it to spread the weight a little more. I definitely agree though, you really should get a better stand, don't let 50g of water or a busted tank teach you...
Forum: Plants 09-30-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 322
Posted By jetajockey
That's basically it, treat it like any other...

That's basically it, treat it like any other plant you'd ship. If you end up going flat rate you can put it in a fish bag with water, otherwise just put enough water in to keep it damp, insulate it...
Forum: Tank Journals 09-30-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,608
Posted By jetajockey
Look forward to seeing the planted layout. Guess...

Look forward to seeing the planted layout. Guess you are settled on the eco now?
Forum: Substrate 09-12-2011, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1,025
Views: 140,579
Posted By jetajockey
Be careful though, the stuff I've found in my...

Be careful though, the stuff I've found in my local big box stores has always been quicklime under the name of 'dolomitic limestone' and 'dolomite lime'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_oxide I...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-25-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 522
Posted By jetajockey
dang. I was in that area last november.

dang. I was in that area last november.
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