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Forum: Algae 02-25-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By cyfan964
Thanks for the info! I have some P2SO4. Any...

Thanks for the info! I have some P2SO4. Any recommendation for how I should dose a 55 gallon tank if I want to keep it ultra low-tech?
Forum: Algae 02-25-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 376
Posted By cyfan964
Green Spot Algae

So I've got some green spot algae for the first time and was wondering what I should do about it or do anything at all.

I have an incredibly low tech tank - no CO2 of any kind. The only leaves...
Forum: Fish 01-28-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By cyfan964
Thanks for the help! That looks to be it.

Thanks for the help! That looks to be it.
Forum: Fish 01-24-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By cyfan964
Anyone know what kind of swordtail this is?

http://imgur.com/a/yeQaQ

I don't know much about swordtails, but my wife wanted "baby fish" so I had to get something easy for my planted tank. I know these are horrid pictures, but the male is...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-11-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By cyfan964
The key to any lighting is picking appropriate...

The key to any lighting is picking appropriate plants for the light you have. I've stuck with plants that can tolerate very low light and have not been in a rush to have them grow, so it has worked...
Forum: Fish 01-11-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By cyfan964
I was afraid of that :(. My favorite fish in the...

I was afraid of that :(. My favorite fish in the tank too.
Forum: Fish 01-11-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By cyfan964
What fish is destroying my stem plants?

Something in my tank is just destroying my stem plants before they can get established. I couldn't even get Hygro started before it was mutilated. I've never seen anything nibbling on the plants.
...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-11-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By cyfan964
This is what I use and in my opinion it is the...

This is what I use and in my opinion it is the best lighting you can have for a low tech 55.
...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-10-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By cyfan964
I do open them occasionally, but I personally...

I do open them occasionally, but I personally love the tannins in the water so I try to keep it as low light as possible.

It kind of makes the tank feel a little mysterious looking and I like...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-10-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By cyfan964
Here's what it looked like when I started, for...

Here's what it looked like when I started, for comparison sake.

http://i.imgur.com/27s5w.jpg
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-10-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By cyfan964
My low-tech 55

It's finally filled in enough that I'm not embarrassed to show pictures of it.

http://imgur.com/a/7WZIJ

Any critiques are more than welcome.

I've tried a lot of stem plants, but some of my...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-15-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 549
Posted By cyfan964
I too have had issues with Mopani over time. ...

I too have had issues with Mopani over time. Maybe it was just bad luck. I'd offset the driftwood a bit more from center. Give more open swimming space for fish once the plants grow.
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-14-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By cyfan964
Update

Added some new flora/fauna.

Flora:

Cryptocoryne spiralis
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Cryptocoryne ciliata
Anubias barteri
Anubias nana
Anubias nana 'Petite'
Forum: Photography 04-11-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By cyfan964
First attempt: Puntius padamya

First try of getting a close up of my "alpha male" Puntius padamya.

He's the best one I've ever had. After about 20 tries I finally got this one, but then after cropping realized that even though...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-27-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By cyfan964
Thanks for the info! That's exactly what I was...

Thanks for the info! That's exactly what I was looking for. I only have access to tap water, if I do a 50% water change and treat it with dechlorinator will that damage my plants or should I get a...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-27-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By cyfan964
Low tech 55 - Dry Dosing?

Posted this in the ferts section and had no replies so thought I'd give it a whirl here too. :icon_cry:


I know low-tech usually means little to no ferts, but I have a lot of water column...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 03-24-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 222
Posted By cyfan964
Dry dosing a low-tech 55

I know low-tech usually means little to no ferts, but I have a lot of water column feeders (anubias, bolbitis) so was wondering if it would be a good idea to do a very limited fert regiment.

I...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-23-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By cyfan964
I'd like to get a bit more color. Was thinking...

I'd like to get a bit more color. Was thinking about some sunset hygro. Other than the red tiger lotus and red crypts all I have is green. Any recommendations?
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-23-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By cyfan964
Thanks! This is my first planted tank set up on...

Thanks! This is my first planted tank set up on this scale. I have a couple of 10's. Feel free to critique, I'm just learning. You won't hurt my feelings!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-22-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By cyfan964
Low-tech 55 just set up!

Lighting: Double T8

Heater: inline Hyodor 300w

Filter: Rena XP3

Substrate: Eco-Complete black

Structure: Malaysian Driftwood and a few pieces of manzanita
Forum: Plants 03-18-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By cyfan964
Plant ID

I've had this guy growing in a low tech 20 for a few years and am now moving him over to a new 55. I'm assuming it's some type of sword, anyone know which kind? The leaves have a red/bronze tinge....
Forum: Lighting 03-17-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By cyfan964
No where I can snag one online? Not having much...

No where I can snag one online? Not having much luck.
Forum: Lighting 03-16-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By cyfan964
Yeah, everything in my house is light oak...

Yeah, everything in my house is light oak (flooring, cabinets, aquarium stand, aquarium) I wanted to keep that look. It says I can swap out for T10 and T12's. I'll do that when these burn out.
...
Forum: Lighting 03-15-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 294
Posted By cyfan964
Is this light set-up acceptable for a low tech 55?

I just bought this light strip:

http://www.aquariumguys.com/fluorescent-double-bright-reflector-oak-48in.html


Is it adequate for a low tech 55? I'm just going to be planting vals, crypts,...
Forum: Lighting 11-06-2011, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By cyfan964
Ultra Low-Tech 55

I'm going to be doing an ultra low tech 55 with some anubias and crypts. I'll be EI dosing dry ferts and root tabs to start as I am using eco complete.

I currently have 1 - T8 32 watt 8000k bulb....
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