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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 04-29-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 105
Posted By Oxl
Getting to the Bottom of Why Guppies Jump

So according to this article it's an evolutional trait designed to propagate the species by finding new water sources.

http://news.yahoo.com/getting-bottom-why-guppies-jump-135149307.html
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-25-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By Oxl
Just dosing excel every day and adding some fast...

Just dosing excel every day and adding some fast growing plants works fine for me and my hard water. I go through a few brief algae stages at first until a tank fully matures. Oh and pond...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-15-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Oxl
Well I'm glad I could assist you in clearing your...

Well I'm glad I could assist you in clearing your nasal cavities! :)
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-15-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Oxl
Funny Friday fish faces

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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-01-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Oxl
Best way I've found is to get a big flat sheet of...

Best way I've found is to get a big flat sheet of rigid plastic/wood/etc (I use a large tupperware storage container lid) and use it to create a narrow dead end partition in the tank. Place food in...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-21-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 564
Posted By Oxl
I bought two blue snails from them about a year...

I bought two blue snails from them about a year ago, I have dozens now and they do a great job multiplying as needed and keeping the tanks clean.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-21-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By Oxl
This question comes up really often as it happens...

This question comes up really often as it happens with nearly all driftwood. If you have snails, shrimp, or ottos just leave it as they will happily munch away at the fungus for months.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-15-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By Oxl
Well the 24" deep tank may stick out 6" over the...

Well the 24" deep tank may stick out 6" over the window but it wouldn't be as wide so you could keep the tank a foot away from the window making that overlap much less noticeable. Would also make a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-15-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 625
Posted By Oxl
How old are the bulbs? T5HO bulbs (you should use...

How old are the bulbs? T5HO bulbs (you should use two 6500k) lose most of their growing capabilities after a year even if it still looks just as bright.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-15-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 686
Posted By Oxl
Just a clean microfiber towel works great for me,...

Just a clean microfiber towel works great for me, the kind they sell for polishing your car usually 3 for $5.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-15-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By Oxl
If I were to get a 120g tank I'd want the...

If I were to get a 120g tank I'd want the 48x24x24 size. The 24" depth is sooo nice to scape, can't be found in smaller tank sizes, and is the best benefit of a large tank.

For filtration one or...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-03-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By Oxl
It really doesn't matter all that much if they...

It really doesn't matter all that much if they were grown emersed or not as the plants are likely to lose their foliage regardless as they get used to the parameters of your tank. If it has a healthy...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-18-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By Oxl
Option #2 is the type I've had great growth with....

Option #2 is the type I've had great growth with. If it's too much light then add some frogbit or other floating plant to filter the light...or just wait for any stem plants to cover the surface....
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-18-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,117
Posted By Oxl
One of the Petsmart stores near me also has...

One of the Petsmart stores near me also has bagged plants which are very high quality. I've seen dwarf hairgrass, alternanthera rosaefolia, crypt parva, and some rare stuff as well in little bags...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-13-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 927
Posted By Oxl
I don't even use my siphon set anymore, I prefer...

I don't even use my siphon set anymore, I prefer to just scoop the water out with a half gallon pitcher then dump it into 6 gallon buckets. Scooping allows me to catch all the floaters and plant...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-12-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 393
Posted By Oxl
Trumpets are too hard to cull, ramshorn snails...

Trumpets are too hard to cull, ramshorn snails are much more controllable and make the tank nearly maintenance free.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-12-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By Oxl
Yeah Matrix is the medium to use if you want the...

Yeah Matrix is the medium to use if you want the largest surface area.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-10-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 409
Posted By Oxl
Surface agitation is good as it keeps a surface...

Surface agitation is good as it keeps a surface scum layer from forming. I supplement canisters with an aquaclear hob, prefer not to use a spraybar that spreads out/reduces flow.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-10-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By Oxl
That looks like it's for lizard tanks and will...

That looks like it's for lizard tanks and will float in water. Amazon has nice mopani for cheap:...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-10-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By Oxl
Green_Flash lists the sump pros, I'll list the...

Green_Flash lists the sump pros, I'll list the canister pros:

-Kathyy mentions the primary reason I went with eheim classics - they are absolutely silent and with my tanks in the living room that...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,508
Posted By Oxl
Yeah fishing by trolling will hook gills and...

Yeah fishing by trolling will hook gills and cause damage, I freshwater fish off the bank or in a bass boat and have likely caught the same fish dozens of times in some of my favorite spots. I...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,508
Posted By Oxl
I've never had a fish swallow a hook before, I...

I've never had a fish swallow a hook before, I know how to set my rigs properly - and I always catch and release. Anyone that would miss a kill shot on a deer has no business hunting in the first...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,508
Posted By Oxl
A cartoon is one thing but this is a live fish we...

A cartoon is one thing but this is a live fish we are discussing. Sure it's just a feeder fish but it sets the wrong precedent and is the beginning of a slippery slope, just like a serial killer...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,438
Posted By Oxl
Glad to hear you'll be moving out, don't even...

Glad to hear you'll be moving out, don't even bother trying to fix the tank at this point since you'll be moving it all anyway. Just take a breather from the hobby except for trawling craigslist...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-05-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,438
Posted By Oxl
Don't retaliate just kick him out or find a new...

Don't retaliate just kick him out or find a new place, that not only would have more of an impact on him so he'd possibly learn to respect others but more importantly would ensure the safety of your...
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