Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-30-2010, 01:25 PM
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I personally have used Tetra Aquasafe for the...
I personally have used Tetra Aquasafe for the last 12 years and have never treated for the whole tank... I've also used hot water mixed with cold to perform water changes for over 20 years and have...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-29-2010, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 54
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Depends on the setup...
- Suck on the end...
Depends on the setup...
- Suck on the end of the tube...
- Use a pump in the tank to initiate the flow, then shut it off
- Use a pump in the sink to pump some water "up-hill" than turn it off...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-24-2010, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,893
My auto waterchange setup: ...
My auto waterchange setup:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/large-aquariums-ponds/73051-low-light-high-tech-automated-180-a.html
Now that it's freshwater however I have to stop wasting...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-14-2010, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Lighting
09-14-2010, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 954
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-14-2010, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 887
This isn't considered a harmful snail, it will...
This isn't considered a harmful snail, it will only become a problem if there's sufficient food to sustain a large population. Either way, it's unlikely you will impact the population by squashing...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 887
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
I'd increase the use of peat moss, this will...
I'd increase the use of peat moss, this will lower the PH by constantly releasing tannic acids. I wouldn't use acids/buffers directly, they tend to be very temporary and a constantly varying PH is...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 887
Identifying the type of snail you have is best,...
Identifying the type of snail you have is best, but usually we get MTS with plants and they are just fine. Worst case, get a couple loaches, they will keep the numbers down and the rest will stay in...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 815
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-13-2010, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,893
I've seen the symtoms but I believe the...
I've seen the symtoms but I believe the conclusion may be inaccurate... I've had everything from constant change systems to balanced/no water change setups and as long as they are setup and...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-10-2010, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,893
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-10-2010, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-09-2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 286
I think the burping of CO2 from the canister...
I think the burping of CO2 from the canister greatly depends on the media used and amount of media bypass occurring. When properly setup, the gas remains near the bottom of the canister until...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-09-2010, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 286
I inject into the canister intakes... never...
I inject into the canister intakes... never experienced problems with this method. Otherwise a reactor, I wouldn't use a ladder either, too much waste as the bubbles never dissolve completely before...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-09-2010, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
I actually whent to pull out the camera I used...
I actually whent to pull out the camera I used for this video to attempt a longer timelapse but something's wrong with it... :icon_frow I will need to pick up a used one on ebay as I don't have the...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-30-2010, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 959
That's actually a really good way to describe...
That's actually a really good way to describe them... bulbs that are made to be overdriven! And to be honest, if you're amongst those who replace bulbs each year, you may never run the bulbs long...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-28-2010, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 959
Hi Hoppy, I don't think you will find anyone...
Hi Hoppy, I don't think you will find anyone arguing the point about WPG... that's always been one of the drawbacks of this 'rule'. This argument is as old as the rule itself... One has always needed...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-27-2010, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 959
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-27-2010, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 959
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
08-27-2010, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,449
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-27-2010, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-27-2010, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 19
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