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Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-04-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By ShannanD
ive been poking as much as possible and still get...

ive been poking as much as possible and still get tons of bubbles. I went and bought a new bulb, 6500k t8 17 watt super day light from Petco. Had a 5500k t8 "flora" light but it seemed so dark and...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-25-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By ShannanD
I knew I needed more substrate than I had in my 5...

I knew I needed more substrate than I had in my 5 gallon so leave it to me to over do it! I will start poking. I do see alot of bubbles rush up and thats been bothering me but then all the fast...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-25-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By ShannanD
In total it is about 4 1/2 inches. Miracle grow...

In total it is about 4 1/2 inches. Miracle grow on the bottom, 2 inches, about 1/2 inch flourite and the rest gravel....

I did get about 10 MTS from a local store, the only ones I could...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-24-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By ShannanD
It is just the bulb that came with it. When I saw...

It is just the bulb that came with it. When I saw the new growth I figured it was good enough but as I thought about everything I was writing , and reading up on posts, I'll start looking into better...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-22-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By ShannanD
root rot?

My 36g is planted with Miracle Grow Organic, layer of flourite, layer of gravel....Im finding that my wisteria tends to rot around the base of the plant and float up. I didn't pay much attention till...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-16-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By ShannanD
And I am going to keep my eyes open for some otos...

And I am going to keep my eyes open for some otos or cherry shrimp!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-16-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By ShannanD
Thank you all for the replies! I am now finding...

Thank you all for the replies! I am now finding the black hair looking algae on my plants. I try to scrape it off but that only breaks off the plant. Trying to monitor it as the fry do love to peck...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 03-09-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By ShannanD
Algae control in 5g fry tank

I have 2 tanks now. I started with a little 5 gallon that I learned on and went to a 36 g bow front. And when my mollies started spitting out fry I couldn't help but set up the 5g as a fry tank....
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-03-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By ShannanD
Oh, and this is more of a Walstad style tank. Its...

Oh, and this is more of a Walstad style tank. Its a Fluvall HOB filter filled with two sections of bio sponge and one section of the concrete thingies that grow the bacteria. No carbon filtration....
Forum: Low Tech Forum 01-03-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By ShannanD
dying female mollies...

I wasn't sure where to post this but since my tank is a low tech I thought I'd try here...

I have a 36 gallon bow front, planted. Have 5 Cories, a handful of ghost shrimp, some neons, snails I...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 09-17-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ShannanD
Wow, great link had lots of good info! I'll head...

Wow, great link had lots of good info! I'll head to get some cuttlebone tomorrow and try some different things!Thanks so much!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 09-17-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ShannanD
The Calcium deficiency makes sense because shells...

The Calcium deficiency makes sense because shells are made of calcium so they would snack on one another for that mineral and the idea of it being something with the water and only older snails makes...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 09-17-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By ShannanD
snails snacking on snails?

I started my 5 gal planted months ago. Water levels are finally levelled out and happy. Ghost shrimp are thriving, bettas blowing bubbles, snails reproducing like mad...My tank keeps overgrowing and...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-13-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
I think Zebra loaches and Cory's are going to be...

I think Zebra loaches and Cory's are going to be a main staple of my tank to be! Planning on a small school of neon tetras, my Betta and his girls. I do want fish that stay on the small side.

My...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-13-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 171
Posted By ShannanD
One of those WT* moments...crawly criters....

I am new to all this, so forgive any newbie stupids that come out of my "mouth". I have a 5g temporary tank set up (moving soon so this is the most mobile way until I can set up the 55g) with a few...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-10-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Here is a question about filtration. My filter...

Here is a question about filtration. My filter has the bio sponge thing and a place where you put the carbon cartridge. I know the bio stays in regardless, as that is where the good bacteria need to...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-09-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Finally got the anarchis (botched that spelling I...

Finally got the anarchis (botched that spelling I know) from online. It is soooo green. Haven't seen any of my ghost shrimp since I put it in the tank. Sometimes I think I see a head poke out at...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-03-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Wow, even more awesome info, thanks all! Okay, no...

Wow, even more awesome info, thanks all! Okay, no Balas! I do like the different Cories. Little Tetras have always been a fun fish to watch. I'll check out the smaller Loaches. Waaaaayyyy back when,...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-03-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Holy Clown Loach Batman....! Hmm, skip the...

Holy Clown Loach Batman....! Hmm, skip the clowns. :) great video though! Thank you for sharing it! I'll research smaller loaches for now, unless I win the lottery and can build a crazy huge room as...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-03-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Alot of great information that is really going to...

Alot of great information that is really going to help me get my community 55 set up !
I do have access to a 125g but I wasn't sure if that could be planted easily. Both of these tanks are coming...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-01-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
Oh for the love of.....good to know Mondo grass...

Oh for the love of.....good to know Mondo grass is not aquatic. They had an entire tank of it! Sigh....Now I have 5 of them. I am floating the long stuff and the Betta loves it so I'll let him play...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-01-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
happy news, ich is gone! Nitirites are in check!...

happy news, ich is gone! Nitirites are in check! I took the non aquatic plants in to the pet store. The grass one is Kyoto grass/mondo grass (or they said it is, matches others there they have...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-30-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
No I haven't. The heater I have only keeps it at...

No I haven't. The heater I have only keeps it at 78. There isn't any way to increase the temp :(.This morning the male betta looks good....only a few spots left on another fish....Hoping it just is...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-30-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
I'll work on the tank first thing tomorrow! ...

I'll work on the tank first thing tomorrow!

I am using the blue stuff, Quick Cure. I also picked up lifeguard all in one treatment tabs. Is there something better I should be using? I did remove...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-30-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,670
Posted By ShannanD
I guess that is why I could not find what type of...

I guess that is why I could not find what type of plants they were on line in the aquatic section. I am going to go back to Petco to see how they were labelled, if they are still there, just for...
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