Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
12-07-2012, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 7
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Have lived in the Chicago area all my life. ...
Have lived in the Chicago area all my life. Several friends have had issues such as yours.
They called the Illinois Tollway system (I think you can find them online) asked for forgiveness and offer...
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Forum: Plants
12-06-2012, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 312
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Forum: Plants
12-06-2012, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 312
Rotala mexicana
Am having trouble growing R. mexicana emersed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Currently using high light levels, acid substrate, ferts and 78F and RO water Other emersed plants such as L....
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Forum: Plants
11-30-2012, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 409
Views: 24,435
C. schulzei flower
Just a quick snapshot from a plant that melted down about four months ago.
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Forum: Plants
11-24-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,800
From what I have read in the past, this is a...
From what I have read in the past, this is a flowering plant, not a moss. To my knowledge, it does not have roots, but attaches by holdfasts to rock and wood.
The red coloring is seasonal in its...
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Forum: Plants
10-27-2012, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 356
They do respond well to high lighting. When...
They do respond well to high lighting. When growing well, I ferried with Yamato Green weekly.
They were grown in sand and loam in 6 inch pots. They pots should have an extensive root mass with...
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Forum: Plants
10-27-2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 356
For a number of years I grew them and they did...
For a number of years I grew them and they did very well. They were kept in 20L tanks with T8 bulbs on 12 hours. Low volume power heads were used and Amano shrimp kept any and all algae in check....
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Forum: Plants
10-26-2012, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 250
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Forum: Lighting
10-25-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 598
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Forum: Plants
10-25-2012, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 250
Good question, what do I mean by safe?
This...
Good question, what do I mean by safe?
This then turns into several questions.
1) what could be used that is safe for everything?
2) What would be safe for inverts?
3) What would be safe...
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Forum: Plants
10-25-2012, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 250
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Forum: Lighting
10-24-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 406
Take a look at this site.
ReefLED.com
They...
Take a look at this site.
ReefLED.com
They are mainly into reef tank lighting, BUT they do offer CREE High Noon LEDs which offer ~5600K, if I remember.
They offer high end DIY kits. You can add...
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Forum: Plants
10-17-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 409
Views: 24,435
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Forum: Plants
10-03-2012, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 397
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Forum: Plants
09-28-2012, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 763
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-28-2012, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 460
I would almost guarantee that your neons were...
I would almost guarantee that your neons were stressed and sick when you got them. You are obviously new to the hobby. That is why this forum is so good for you to have access to.
Your water is...
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Forum: Plants
09-23-2012, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 409
Views: 24,435
Roy, thanks so much for your input. I hope we...
Roy, thanks so much for your input. I hope we hear from some others as well.
I do have a few plants which are growing well, but appear a little chlorotic. My substrate has a little Fourite Red...
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Forum: Plants
09-23-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 409
Views: 24,435
Fertilizing emersed Crypts?
Anyone fertilize their emersed Crypts? How often? Is it on a schedule or or is it based on how a particular Crypt looks?
What fertilizer to use and how to apply? Is pH an issue?
I am sure the...
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Forum: Plants
09-15-2012, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 144
C. dewitt WTB
I would like to buy the true C. dewittii, not C. wendtii dewittii. Please PM me if you have this plant available. Also, state the price.
Thanks, Bill
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Forum: Plants
09-15-2012, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 803
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Forum: Plants
09-14-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 245
Crypt. w. 'Flamingo" emersed???
Has anyone grown C. w. 'Flamingo' emersed?
I am wondering how well it grows and what color it is in an emersed environment?
Thanks in advance,
Bill
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Forum: Substrate
09-13-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 333
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Forum: Substrate
09-13-2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 333
Substrate for growing Eriocaulons emersed?
Could use advice on what substrate to use to grow Eriocaulons emersed?
Also would appreciate any other cultural tips for growing these plants emersed.
Thanks in advance.
Bill
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Forum: Plants
09-13-2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 165
Thanks for the info.
I am wondering if anyone...
Thanks for the info.
I am wondering if anyone has some details on the best way to grow them emersed. Do they take a different form when grown out of water?
Any info would be greatly appreciated....
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Forum: Plants
09-13-2012, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 165
Eriocaulon emersed??
Can Eriocaulons be grown emersed with success?
Right now all my plants are grown emersed. Would like to grow Eriocaulons emersed, if possible. All how to suggestions would be appreciated.
Bill
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