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Forum: Fish 02-18-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Top dwellers or shrimp safe fish?

B. brigattae will leave your shrimp alone.
Forum: Equipment 02-18-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Effect adding addition filter has on CO2?

Make sure the powerhead compliments, not fights, the flow from your filter.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-18-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Is this bad?

That's a lot. Remove it by skimming off the top layer of water with a cup, or container. Just submerge until water runs in slowly. When done top off with fresh water.

What type of filtration and...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Easy and great idea for tube cleaning! Let me know what ya think

I fill my utility sink with a water/bleach solution then put whatever I want cleaned in the sink along with a small pump to agitate the solution. For tubes, I just put one end on the pump and the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-09-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Crinum calamistratum Help

Try root tabs. I use Pfertz, seachem bought at a LFS will do. They seem to be heavy root feeders.
Forum: Fish 02-07-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 502
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Kribs vs. Apistos vs. Angels

Kribs are generally hardier. For looks check out their cousins pelvicachromis taeniatus. Many of them are spectacular:

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/gallery/files/7/6/9/0/DSC_0038-2.jpg
Forum: Equipment 02-07-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 508
Posted By NJAquaBarren
75 gallon tank, should I use 1 or 2 heaters?

I have two 300w heaters in my 84g. They are very efficient and don't run as often as the smaller heaters used to.

Also with that temp spread and only obe heater you'll lose heat fast and regain...
Forum: Equipment 02-07-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 532
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Atomic co2 diffuser

Thanks Sugar. They are a nice strain, the yellow is a very deep, reddish form. They eat like piraņa. Totally peaceful with other fish, but hit food like bass. Splash like dolphins in a show :-)
Forum: Equipment 02-07-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 532
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Atomic co2 diffuser

I just replaced an in tank reactor with an atomic diffuser in my 84g main tank.

It works great. I have the smallest one that I bought for a nano tank. Put it in just to see and low and behold my...
Forum: Equipment 02-07-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Suspending a Aqualife 48" 6x54w T5HO

Aquatic life's hanging kit is adjustable so you could tune height without making any hardware mods to do so.
Forum: DIY 12-16-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By NJAquaBarren
You do nice work.

You do nice work.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-13-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Congrats on the filter. They are great...

Congrats on the filter. They are great canisters.

I don't really understand conductivity, so I don't pay any attention to the value...however, once it stabilizes, I do look for a change. When...
Forum: Equipment 11-27-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 623
Posted By NJAquaBarren
1-remove your tubing for cleaning. 2-Fill a...

1-remove your tubing for cleaning.
2-Fill a sink or basin with water/bleach mixture.
3-connect a submersible pump to one end of your tubing. Leave the inlet/outlet connected
4-put pump in basin...
Forum: Invertebrates by Msjinkzd 11-18-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,199
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Rachel, do you have an updated stock list?

Rachel, do you have an updated stock list?
Forum: Lighting 11-07-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By NJAquaBarren
I have that 4x54 fixture that you originally...

I have that 4x54 fixture that you originally mentioned.

It's a great fixture. The 4 bulbs are arranged in 2 banks of 2 that are individually controlled by the timers. That gives you a couple of...
Forum: Tank Journals 11-05-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,485
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Looking good.

Looking good.
Forum: Equipment 11-05-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By NJAquaBarren
No, it's on my 84g which is heavily planted with...

No, it's on my 84g which is heavily planted with a high bio load. I need to change the mechanical cartridge weekly because it Gets dirty quickly. Takes 5 minutes.

The G3 is on a more sparsely...
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By NJAquaBarren
I have a G3 and a G6. Had a rena xp3 and an...

I have a G3 and a G6. Had a rena xp3 and an eheim 2076. I think the Gs are the best of the bunch mostly because they are easy to clean. Changing the Pre-filter cartridge is as easy as it gets. ...
Forum: AQUATOP Aquatic Supplies - Planted Aquaria 11-01-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By NJAquaBarren
No dimension data?

No dimension data?
Forum: Equipment 10-22-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By NJAquaBarren
2080/2081 should be plenty. The Eheim pro3s are...

2080/2081 should be plenty. The Eheim pro3s are great filters. The best of all worlds. Little easier for maintenance than other Eheim models.

Not having to restrict flow physically is a good...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-19-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By NJAquaBarren
6" (2.5 to 3ft) is a big difference and 30" is a...

6" (2.5 to 3ft) is a big difference and 30" is a standard for desks and bath cabinets here in the US, 36" for kitchen cabinets for comparison. It might seem too tall. Mock something up on the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-07-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Yes, or put loose purigen into "the bag" or two...

Yes, or put loose purigen into "the bag" or two to fill the target compartment of your canister. "the bag" is also a seachem product made for purigen. Usually sold side by side in a store.
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 10-01-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,902
Posted By NJAquaBarren
What Wasserpest said... In the right car a...

What Wasserpest said...

In the right car a manual can be a lot of fun.
It can help economically with lower maint and better gas mileage.
If in a lot of stop and go traffic situations it's pure...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 10-01-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 463
Posted By NJAquaBarren
You got it!

You got it!
Forum: Algae 09-24-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By NJAquaBarren
Stiphodons might.

Stiphodons might.
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