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Forum: Tank Journals 05-09-2013, 02:31 PM
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Posted By d2mini
Thanks. I hope so! :) Thanks! So anyone...

Thanks. I hope so! :)


Thanks! So anyone have tips on trimming? I trimmed a few pieces the other day and it kinda made a mess with bits of moss floating all over the tank. I was able to catch...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-08-2013, 09:20 PM
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Posted By d2mini
It was an oversight on my part. I'm used to my...

It was an oversight on my part. I'm used to my saltwater tanks where i use rodi water for mixing salt. But forgot that when i add salt, the salt also contains all the other minerals that the fish and...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-08-2013, 05:11 PM
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Posted By d2mini
UPDATE: The tank is almost 8 weeks old now....

UPDATE:

The tank is almost 8 weeks old now. The moss has pretty much completely covered the substrate! I never expected it to grow in this fast. All 9 blue rili shrimp are still alive and i have...
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2013, 05:05 PM
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Posted By d2mini
Alrighty, sounds good! :)

Alrighty, sounds good! :)
Forum: Equipment 05-07-2013, 03:05 PM
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Views: 264
Posted By d2mini
Really? So is a filter a bandaid, too? I'm not...

Really? So is a filter a bandaid, too?
I'm not asking about additives. I don't add any bottled chemicals to my tanks. It's just a different kind of media like carbon.
Sure, you may look to use it...
Forum: Equipment 05-06-2013, 09:13 PM
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Posted By d2mini
What about things like phosguard or any of that...

What about things like phosguard or any of that kind of stuff?
Forum: Equipment 05-06-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 264
Posted By d2mini
Media for Eheim Canister?

I have had my new shrimp tank set up for 2 months now and have not messed with the Eheim Classic 250 (2213) since i set it up. For one, when should i tear it down and clean it... and two, is there...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 05-01-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By d2mini
the internet never ceases to amaze. haha :)

the internet never ceases to amaze. haha :)
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 05-01-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By d2mini
Yeah, i have to admit I use it more for my...

Yeah, i have to admit I use it more for my saltwater tank since there seems to be more to keep track of, but it still comes in handy with the FW setup. :)
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-29-2013, 02:52 PM
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Views: 496
Posted By d2mini
Cool! How long does it take to go from that size...

Cool! How long does it take to go from that size to what you would consider mature?
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 04-29-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,298
Posted By d2mini
I completely agree with the OP. It doesn't...

I completely agree with the OP.
It doesn't matter if you have a full time job, family, etc. If you are going to play the part of a seller, you extend the common courtesy that goes along with this...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 04-29-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By d2mini
AquaticLog.com?

Just wondering who else here is using AL to log their tank stats. I was looking at other tanks there and noticed there isn't nearly as much freshwater as saltwater. I've been using it for all my...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
Thanks a bunch. What are "false molts"? ...

Thanks a bunch. What are "false molts"?

Other than the tiger deaths, the tank *seems* to be doing great. The moss is still filling in nice and thick (i need to take some updated pics) the water is...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
Overnight Express. I mentioned that earlier in...

Overnight Express. I mentioned that earlier in this thread.
They said it was no problem and that these things happen. I'll just have to remind them again.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
For the record, i never asked nor would i ask for...

For the record, i never asked nor would i ask for a refund on the tigers.
I had ONE doa blue rili. Dead On Arrival. This is what I was asking for. I know it was only 5 bucks but it's the principal....
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 03:10 PM
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Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
Ok, thanks! I'm ordering that Salty Shrimp GH+...

Ok, thanks! I'm ordering that Salty Shrimp GH+ right away. :)
PH is around 7.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
And is it just dumb luck that the blues seem to...

And is it just dumb luck that the blues seem to be thriving? Two are carrying eggs again and i found at least 3 babies running around yesterday/this morning.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 02:44 PM
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Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
Ah, so there are other minerals that are needed?...

Ah, so there are other minerals that are needed? I did not know that.

Ok, let me ask you this... what product do i use to remineralize?
I have Seachem Equilibrium but it seemed to jack my kh/gh...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
Ok, thanks for the responses. Let me try to...

Ok, thanks for the responses. Let me try to answer everything.

1) Yes, the tank cycled. I waited until there was zero ammonia and until my nitrates had come down to a reasonable level. I did...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 04-26-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 449
Posted By d2mini
All Tiger Shrimp Died

Hi all,

I was trying to get some answers in my build thread but a post here will probably get more response. :)

Basically, my tank is fairly new but seemed ready for shrimp so i got 10 TT and...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-25-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,459
Posted By d2mini
Found a second! :D

Found a second! :D
Forum: Tank Journals 04-25-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,459
Posted By d2mini
Just found a single baby shrimp! :D

Just found a single baby shrimp! :D
Forum: Tank Journals 04-25-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,459
Posted By d2mini
Not sure how I would change it? I'm using RO/DI...

Not sure how I would change it?
I'm using RO/DI water with zero TDS (and this is after going through a whole-house water softener) so I can only assume this number comes from the AquaSoil?

Using...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-25-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,459
Posted By d2mini
found another rili holding eggs. :) Would...

found another rili holding eggs. :)

Would still like to hear some input on parameters and why I may have lost all tangerine tigers.
Forum: Tank Journals 04-24-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,459
Posted By d2mini
oh ok, cool. TDS of all my water before going...

oh ok, cool.
TDS of all my water before going in the tank is zero. It runs through my RO/DI.
I use amazonia aquasoil.
pH 7.0
Temp 75
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
GH 89.5 ppm
KH 3 dKH
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