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Forum: Plants 04-25-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 221
Posted By Acro
I prefer rubber bands, been using them for at...

I prefer rubber bands, been using them for at least 5+ years.

As for cutting roots, if you want the anubias to attach faster, cut them off. I pinch them off right at the rhizome. If I like the...
Forum: Aquascaping 04-05-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Posted By Acro
You can use a floor lamp like this over the...

You can use a floor lamp like this over the plants.

http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/49/hash/5918/4811905/1/Nuvo-Lighting-One-Light-64-Goose-Neck-Floor-Lamp-in-Black.jpg

Thats what I use over my...
Forum: Plants 04-01-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By Acro
Yep I use a tooth brush too, it is a pain if you...

Yep I use a tooth brush too, it is a pain if you have a lot of leaves to brush! Put your finger behind the leaf to support it, and gently brush off the algae.
Forum: Plants 04-01-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By Acro
You've got them happy. :D But yeah, if given...

You've got them happy. :D
But yeah, if given higher light, some fert and CO2, they will pick up speed. I think most people use Anubias for low light/low tec tanks, thus slower growth.
You really...
Forum: Plants 04-01-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 117
Posted By Acro
Oh, I found this here! ...

Oh, I found this here!

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myPlants.php?do=view&p=32&n=Marbled_Nana_Anubias_barteri_marble
...
Forum: Plants 04-01-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 117
Posted By Acro
Anubias Color Forms?

I recently discovered that Anubias comes in a variegated form! And not just one form, but several!

So, how many different types are there? I've heard of "stardust", "snow white", and...
Forum: Aquascaping 04-01-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,470
Posted By Acro
Still very cool. Great way to raise fish fry and...

Still very cool. Great way to raise fish fry and shrimp.
However the "scaping" idea seems to have been lost...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-30-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 662
Posted By Acro
Sorry, I was referring to some cut bamboo tubes I...

Sorry, I was referring to some cut bamboo tubes I had.
Anyway . . .
Freshwater Acclimated Red Mangrove looks real nice, instead of, or with lucky bamboo. I still have some available for sale or...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-29-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 662
Posted By Acro
If you use it, soak it for a LONG time, several...

If you use it, soak it for a LONG time, several months. I recently put 2 tubes in my 30 gallon tank and lost my big male bristlenose pleco and one big fancy goldfish because of all the stuff it kept...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 03-25-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Acro
Bah, your right! It looks like it is the great...

Bah, your right!
It looks like it is the great pond snail!

I'm glad I found that website. Gives them a fun name and made me look closer at them. All of a sudden, they are kinda cute!
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 03-24-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Acro
Cat Ear Snail?

Check it out, it is the 9th picture in this person's webpage. http://ramshorns.webs.com/colormorphs.htm (http://ramshorns.webs.com/colormorphs.htm)
They call it a "Gray Cat Ear Snail"

Here...
Forum: Equipment 03-24-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By Acro
Yep, craigslist and freecycle. Also, nature...

Yep, craigslist and freecycle.
Also, nature centers, wildlife rescue places and nature rehab places would take them.
Shoot, I wish I could take the 110 right now, my turtles need a bigger home and...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-24-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Acro
The wood could have just been aged enough. ...

The wood could have just been aged enough. Whatever was in the wood/water was already there or came in. There are always fungi spores in the air, remember that. ;)
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-22-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Acro
You can always bake it if you are worried, then...

You can always bake it if you are worried, then once it's cool, put the wood back in.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 03-22-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By Acro
Freshwater Limpets Info Please

I just found out about these guys (Limpets) and I thought I would ask the experts!

So how big do freshwater limpets get?
Does anybody keep them as pets or feeders?
Please share any other...
Forum: Fish 03-22-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 925
Posted By Acro
Thanks again everyone! Love all the ideas! ...

Thanks again everyone! Love all the ideas!

Now I just have to figure out who is compatable with snails, shrimp and live plants. I think that puts most cichlids out. I think that keeps most live...
Forum: Fish 03-19-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 925
Posted By Acro
Wow, thanks for the wonderful responce! Really,...

Wow, thanks for the wonderful responce! Really, thank you all!
I never knew that some cichlids were so prolific! Livebarers seem great too, no egg stage! And a few others that I didn't know about...
Forum: Fish 03-18-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 925
Posted By Acro
Easiest fish to breed?

Hello all,
What is the easiest aquarium fish to breed and raise?
Let me know your top two or three.
Thanks!
:D
Forum: Aquascaping 03-18-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,586
Posted By Acro
Please do post some pictures! Nice Idea! :D

Please do post some pictures! Nice Idea!
:D
Forum: Photography 02-20-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By Acro
Bah! HaHaHaHa! That's funny!

Bah! HaHaHaHa! That's funny!
Forum: Lighting 02-20-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By Acro
It shouldn't be hot if the fixture was turned...

It shouldn't be hot if the fixture was turned off.
I use those type of bulbs (old school!) and when you turn them off, they get cold all over. When turned on, the can get warm, but when off, they...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 02-20-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,882
Posted By Acro
Um yeah, there is a big gap between 30 and old. ...

Um yeah, there is a big gap between 30 and old.
This poll is missing:
30 to 45
46 to 58
59 to 70
71 to 85
86 to 100
Not a very accurate poll for a forum like this. :P
Forum: Aquascaping 02-03-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,470
Posted By Acro
Bah! That is such a creative idea (And funny...

Bah! That is such a creative idea (And funny too)! I imagine an asian style dragon carved into the back of someone's tank. That could look rather amazing.
Instead of leaving it clear, you could...
Forum: Aquascaping 02-01-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,470
Posted By Acro
So where is that update??????

So where is that update??????
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-29-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By Acro
I want to quickly say that this tank is great! ...

I want to quickly say that this tank is great!
I will be back later to post some plant ideas that you asked for.
Also, what type of turtles are you keeping? How many in that tank?
Be back in a...
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