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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-11-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 172
Posted By Michael M
It moves like a leech. I would also vote leech. I...

It moves like a leech. I would also vote leech. I too have had these in my tank, though the ones I had were red. They swam in an "S" shape motion and would stick INSANELY hard to the glass if you...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-09-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
Quick update. My water sprite appears to be...

Quick update. My water sprite appears to be improving. I took off my spray bar and just have the outtake flow coming through the tube now near the surface of the water. My floating plants don't get...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-06-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
That's a bit ironic. As when my frogs were small...

That's a bit ironic. As when my frogs were small I used to feed frozen mysis shrimp and hikari frozen bloodworms. I do recall the plants being more lush back then. Since my frogs are just so large...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-05-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
I'm a low-tech dude what are good tests for N &...

I'm a low-tech dude what are good tests for N & P? Is Nitrogen (N) = Nitrate? I do test my Nitrates weekly with an API FW kit before I do a water change, I usually get a reading of 5ppm/10ppm.
...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
I would agree my water sprite is lacking some...

I would agree my water sprite is lacking some kind of nutrient, I am just unsure what that nutrient is.

This is one theory I have, and I do admit I am a complete and utter newbie with high tech...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
Sounds like this is a common problem with this...

Sounds like this is a common problem with this plant, bummer. It's a nice plant and fills in tanks nicely.
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
The bottom of my tank is only sand, I use a...

The bottom of my tank is only sand, I use a single root tab for my crypt wendtii.

It is vacuumed weekly and I do a 25% water change. My best guess here is that duckweed is starving the water...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
I feel your pain good sir. I really like the...

I feel your pain good sir. I really like the plant because it gives my clawed frogs a place to rest and bask. I know my tank is well lit, I would feel guilty to blast my frogs with any more light...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
The plant is browning floating, the tank is very...

The plant is browning floating, the tank is very well lit. Looking at PAR data would the Finnex Ray2 DS not be giving me over 166 PAR to my floating plants and close to 70 PAR for my plants near the...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-02-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By Michael M
Water Sprite Growing + Browning

I've been having some issues with water sprite and I am wondering if anyone would have any sound advice. I've done a lot of googling on this and I just can't come up with a concrete solution.

My...
Forum: Algae 03-23-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Michael M
I've done a total break down and cleaning of my...

I've done a total break down and cleaning of my Eheim 2217, i've cleaned the sponge but I've neglected to do a total break down and clean the media since I bought it last fall.

It was quite nasty...
Forum: Algae 03-22-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Michael M
Thank you for replying. The frogs are poop...

Thank you for replying.

The frogs are poop machine and they like stagnant water, because of this I direct my spray bar toward the back of the glass to reduce circulation. I get the feeling that...
Forum: Algae 03-22-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Michael M
Hate to bump but honestly does anyone have some...

Hate to bump but honestly does anyone have some advice here? I seem to notice it growing on the roots of my water sprite. I don't notice it anywhere else.

I am worried it may be toxic to my frogs...
Forum: Algae 03-19-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By Michael M
BGA on my Water Sprite

Long story short..

My tank is a 40B it has three african clawed frogs. My filter is an Eheim 2217, the spray bar is directed against the glass to reduce current since clawed frogs (these are the...
Forum: Herp (Reptiles and Amphibians) 12-13-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 917
Posted By Michael M
I think sand is more natural and easier to clean...

I think sand is more natural and easier to clean since turtles produce solid feces and it rests on the surface and doesn't fall into the gravel.

I mean yeah, you won't notice the waste as much...
Forum: Herp (Reptiles and Amphibians) 12-08-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,184
Posted By Michael M
I've not seen any newts or salamanders near me at...

I've not seen any newts or salamanders near me at PetSmart or otherwise, I'd like to get one some day.
Forum: Plants 12-03-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By Michael M
Jungle Vals take patience I think, at first they...

Jungle Vals take patience I think, at first they melt.

I've left mine alone and they did start to melt but now that I've just been patient with them, they're growing really big and sending runners...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 12-02-2012, 03:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,140
Posted By Michael M
Yes to all.

Yes to all.
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 869
Posted By Michael M
It's not a fancy filter but it's about as...

It's not a fancy filter but it's about as reliable as they get. People run them for years and years and years.
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 869
Posted By Michael M
I use an Eheim 2217 on a 40 gallon breeder, it...

I use an Eheim 2217 on a 40 gallon breeder, it has good flow. I don't know why anyone would think it doesn't.
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 869
Posted By Michael M
Would be wise to skip the Dwarf Gourami, these...

Would be wise to skip the Dwarf Gourami, these fish have so many problems they shouldn't even be in the hobby yet they are commonly sold just about everywhere despite the fact they generally don't...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 11-29-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,140
Posted By Michael M
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 11-28-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Michael M
That picture gives me big time driftwood envy.....

That picture gives me big time driftwood envy.. where do you guys get this stuff???
Forum: Low Tech Forum 11-28-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,140
Posted By Michael M
Just so you have an idea of how this tank has...

Just so you have an idea of how this tank has grown very rapidly.. this was the tank on 9/16/12:
...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 11-28-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,140
Posted By Michael M
Planted ACF 40B Pics

Here's some snapshots of my 40B with Clawed Frogs.. I know it's not an aquascaping masterpiece by any stretch but the frogs really enjoy it!

This is a 40 gallon breeder tank (which is actually 45...
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