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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-26-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By jl209
You can just use the sand it will work fine. Put...

You can just use the sand it will work fine. Put some osmocote root tabs in it if you have heavy root feeders. I never understood paying 40 bucks for a bag of dirt. It does look nice though. You can...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-26-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By jl209
Awesome your almost good to go. With a hob filter...

Awesome your almost good to go. With a hob filter you will need to crank up your c02 to counter the off gassing your going to get. No big deal though I run a sump on my 90 and dont have any problems....
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-25-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By jl209
Also get shrimp from members in the swap n shop...

Also get shrimp from members in the swap n shop you will save a ton of money cherry shrimp are cheap!
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-25-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By jl209
He doesn't have very much money but I posted in a...

He doesn't have very much money but I posted in a hurry and left out a few critical details. Ferts! Ya you need those lol nilocg sells packages on here for like 20 bucks shipped. Enough to last years...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-25-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By jl209
Welcome to tpt! You have a pretty awesome start...

Welcome to tpt! You have a pretty awesome start with your tank and light.
With the light you are going to have to have c02. You can setup up diy c02 for like 5 bucks to get you by. You can get a...
Forum: Fish 02-20-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 730
Posted By jl209
The oily film on the surface of your water...

The oily film on the surface of your water indicates a high level of dissolved organis in your water. In other words your tank is dirty. Do the reccomended w/c running some activated carbon in your...
Forum: Fish 08-27-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By jl209
Ive been watching no problems so far. All my fish...

Ive been watching no problems so far. All my fish can take care of themselves.My paradise fish are actually being bullied a bit all the other fish are much larger than them.
Forum: Fish 08-25-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By jl209
I ended up getting two pearl guoramis and two...

I ended up getting two pearl guoramis and two paradise fish instead. Everyone looks happy very beautiful fish. Thanks for the advice guys.
Forum: Fish 08-24-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By jl209
Can I add congo tetras?

I have one leopard climbing perch, two angelfish, 7 rainbows, 7 leopard cories, and one german blue ram. My tank size is 90 gallons it is well planted with med light and c02. I made the mistake of...
Forum: DIY 07-22-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By jl209
270w of led seems excessive to me for a planted...

270w of led seems excessive to me for a planted tank. I dont even have that much with t5 ho right now.
Forum: DIY 07-22-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By jl209
Thanks for the replies. I was planning on using...

Thanks for the replies. I was planning on using the 3x1w. I was reading that some of them use rebranded cree leds so they are quality. Im just not sure how many I will need.
Forum: DIY 07-22-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By jl209
Anyone using gu10 leds on planted tanks?

Hello everyone. Im just wondering if these are being used. They are way easier than traditional diy led setups and way cheaper too. I was hoping someone could tell me if they look good over planted...
Forum: Substrate 10-16-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,694
Posted By jl209
I have had pfs in my tank for 9 months now. Stick...

I have had pfs in my tank for 9 months now. Stick some root tabs in it and the plants grow great. Its not dusty and if you have mts it won't compact. The only bad thing about is it's impossible to...
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 527
Posted By jl209
They will eat them if they can get them into...

They will eat them if they can get them into thier mouth. Cacatuoides Are awesome I highly reccomend them. Get a group of 4-6 you wont regret it. I would have some but my lfs never has them.
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
We3ll no progress yet hopefully a waterchange...

We3ll no progress yet hopefully a waterchange will help things. Thses guys continue to color up more my camera doesnt do them justice.



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Forum: Equipment 10-16-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,795
Posted By jl209
I have an azoo its not adjustable. Its set at 30...

I have an azoo its not adjustable. Its set at 30 as previously stated. I definetly notice an increase in bubble count at the eot nothing that will gas the fish though.
Forum: Lighting 10-16-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By jl209
Ya actinics suck for plants but they make your...

Ya actinics suck for plants but they make your fish look awesome.
Forum: Lighting 10-16-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By jl209
What are the dimensions of your tank?

What are the dimensions of your tank?
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
Thanks! I hope they breed soon!

Thanks! I hope they breed soon!
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
Wow a second pit has sprung up! The other female...

Wow a second pit has sprung up! The other female ram is digging now. This is crazy. They are only like 6 inches away from each other in a dense planting. Hopefully this works out or else Ill have to...
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 02:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
The female has been working on the pit as well....

The female has been working on the pit as well. It got alot deeper than earlier today.
Forum: Fish 10-16-2011, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
Yes there are some catfights going on. Im not to...

Yes there are some catfights going on. Im not to worried Its a 90 gallon tank with lots of plants and driftwood. The pit is right in the middle of the foreground of my tank. It couldn't be a better...
Forum: Fish 10-15-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
More pics! One of the male and one of the female!...

More pics! One of the male and one of the female!

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/jlirette3/SANY1360.jpg

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y340/jlirette3/SANY1367.jpg
Forum: Fish 10-15-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By jl209
I think my rams are going to breed!

I just bought some german blue rams from my lfs yesterday. Im pretty sure I got 2 males and 2 females for my 90 gallon tank. I think I already have a breeding pair as one o my females has dug a pit...
Forum: Fish 10-12-2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 352
Posted By jl209
Cool I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be...

Cool I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be overstocked. Better safe than sorry!
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