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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 06-13-2013, 04:28 PM
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Views: 1,215
Posted By PamAndJim
Just curious, has anyone tried this with any...

Just curious, has anyone tried this with any rooted plants. I really like this idea, but I have a couple Crypts in my Spec.
Forum: Equipment 06-11-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 75
Posted By PamAndJim
http://www.aquacave.com/Replacement-Pump-Head-Asse...

http://www.aquacave.com/Replacement-Pump-Head-Assembly-for-Precision-SC072A-Dosing-Pump-P3862.aspx

Sorry, this is the pump I tried to link to. I know I'd have to use an ac adapter or something...
Forum: Equipment 06-11-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 75
Posted By PamAndJim
Inexpensive Peristaltic pump for diy autodoser

I am in the process of piecing together a diy auto doser. My plan is to use a pair of mini-jet 606s as the pumps. I was looking at BRS' dosing pumps. But, at $89ish each they are a little out of my...
Forum: Equipment 06-02-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 95
Posted By PamAndJim
New reactor is very noisy

OK, I just hooked up my new upgraded RG style reactor and it is very noisy (swishing water sound) I'm hoping it's just a matter of working the air out of the system, but am curious if it will Does...
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
Another question; Would it be better for the...

Another question; Would it be better for the loops to be horizontal rather than vertical?
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
I thought about that, but I don't know if I have...

I thought about that, but I don't know if I have the height for the sweeping 90s. I might have to see if I can make it work.
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
Here's a very crude sketch of what I am thinking...

Here's a very crude sketch of what I am thinking of doing.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p251/loudfocus2/20130523_132615_zps77338d3d.jpg
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p251/loudfocus2...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p251/loudfocus2/20121108_212121.jpg
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p251/loudfocus2...

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p251/loudfocus2/20121108_212121.jpg
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 220
Posted By PamAndJim
Question about filter hose routing

I am begining to wonder if there is a better way to route my hoses from my fx5. Below is a picture of how it's set up now. I have the hoses looping like this because I have always heard it's better...
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By PamAndJim
I did use 2 pot scrubbers in the Cerges. It...

I did use 2 pot scrubbers in the Cerges. It worked great on my 55. But, when I set it up on my 125 I started seeing the larger bubbles coming out.
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By PamAndJim
To clarify, my current reactor is a Cerges style....

To clarify, my current reactor is a Cerges style. I will be replacing it with a new (Rex Griggs style) reactor that is pictured above. Not sure where the confusion came from, but I apologize.
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By PamAndJim
I did consider that and tried to over size the...

I did consider that and tried to over size the elbows as much as possible. That is the reason that I used the 2" elbows on the top and bottom instead of going all the way down to 3/4" which the rest...
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By PamAndJim
Thoughts on my reactor design

I am going to be building a new reactor to replace my DIY Cerges style reactor. I have been getting some pretty large bubbles coming out of my filter output and have read that a larger reactor will...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 02-27-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By PamAndJim
OK, now I feel better. Luckily I wasn't locked...

OK, now I feel better. Luckily I wasn't locked out. That would've freaked me out even more.
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 02-27-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By PamAndJim
Is someone trying to hack my account???

I have 4 emails this afternoon saying that someone has tried unsuccessfully to access my acoount. It's not me because I am always signed in on my phone, and I am obviously signed in now. So, what's...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-21-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By PamAndJim
I have also been toying with the notion of...

I have also been toying with the notion of sprinkling some lighter colored substrate (likely left over STS) around the base of the wood to give some contrast and breakup the big dark area. What do...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-21-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By PamAndJim
Thank you all for the feedback. I hot really...

Thank you all for the feedback. I hot really lucky with the driftwood. I saw it at the lfs and thought it looked cool, so I bought it. This was 2 months before I got my spec. I thought about doing...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-20-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By PamAndJim
My planted Spec

I realized that I have never posted any tank pics on tpt. So, I thought I'd share some of Spec that I just set up at work. I used some MTS that I had left over from my 125 and capped it with some...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 02-15-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By PamAndJim
Sent items folder

Does anyone else have the problem of sent PMs not showing up in their sent messages folder? Everytime I try to PM someone I wind up sending it twice because I am never quite sure if it got sent. Any...
Forum: Plants 01-27-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By PamAndJim
Right now the DHG is submersed. I got some from...

Right now the DHG is submersed. I got some from the lfs and am getting more from a local club member. Will I have problems if I trandition it to emersed and back to submersed? Maybe I'd be better...
Forum: Plants 01-26-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By PamAndJim
Also, I am going to be using MTS capped with...

Also, I am going to be using MTS capped with black (Aqua Terra) sand as the substrate. Does that sound OK?
Forum: Plants 01-26-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By PamAndJim
DSM question

I am going to start my 2g Fluval Spec using DSM to get my DHG going. I think I have a pretty good grasp on how to do it. But, I am not sure how other plants will do with the method. I am planning on...
Forum: Equipment 01-18-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By PamAndJim
So, if that is the case what would be the...

So, if that is the case what would be the solution? Would it help to stuff more scrubbies or some bio-balls in there?
Forum: Equipment 01-18-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By PamAndJim
It's the same filter that I used before. The only...

It's the same filter that I used before. The only difference is that I used to have a spray bar and now it just goes straight into the tank. I used to have and MA957, but built a new setup using an...
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