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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-16-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 400
Posted By RainSong
I have VERY soft water (gH and KH close to 0). ...

I have VERY soft water (gH and KH close to 0). When I introduced Mopani driftwood (I did not boil it or soak it) into my 5 gallon, it caused my pH to crash. I ended up losing my RCS and my Endlers...
Forum: Fish 10-04-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 324
Posted By RainSong
+1 on zucchini. I cut a thick slice, microwave...

+1 on zucchini. I cut a thick slice, microwave it with water for about 1 minute, run it under cold water and drop it into the tank. Takes my BNPs about 30 seconds to start chomping at it.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-04-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By RainSong
How are you agitating the surface? If it is...

How are you agitating the surface? If it is using the spray bar of a filter, the filter flow may have slowed or you may have raised the water level (and/or lowered the spray bar level) so that the...
Forum: Algae 10-02-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 735
Posted By RainSong
Not sure if I agree ... I have 2 tanks. The one...

Not sure if I agree ... I have 2 tanks. The one with the Eco-Complete substrate is covered in diatoms. The one with the sand substrate has no diatoms. WC for both tanks comes from the same source...
Forum: Lighting 10-02-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By RainSong
I use...

I use http://htgsupply.com/Product-6400K-AgroMax-4ft-T5-Grow-Bulbs.asp and they work fine.
Forum: Algae 10-01-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 735
Posted By RainSong
I feel your pain ... I have been going through...

I feel your pain ... I have been going through the same thing. My 90 gallon is over a year old and I have diatoms galore. I have posted questions about it here with no satisfactory answer. I will...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 09-17-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By RainSong
New Manzanita -> pH crash

I just added 2 fairly large branches of manzanita to my 90 gallon tank yesterday. I woke up this morning to see cloudy water ... which is not a big deal to me ... I understand that new driftwood...
Forum: Equipment 09-13-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,195
Posted By RainSong
My understanding is that airline tubing is not...

My understanding is that airline tubing is not the best for CO2 and that it can lead to leaks (not necessarily around the seals).

See: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=161335
...
Forum: Equipment 09-13-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,195
Posted By RainSong
There are only a few places for the CO2 to go: ...

There are only a few places for the CO2 to go:

1. Dissolve into the water -- a good thing.
2. Collect at the top of the reactor -- would become obvious at some point.
3. CO2 leaking -- sounds...
Forum: Equipment 09-13-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,195
Posted By RainSong
Mine has worked very well ... it is 1 year old. ...

Mine has worked very well ... it is 1 year old.

The outflow from your canister should go to the top of the reactor. The bottom of the reactor goes to the fish tank.
Forum: Algae 08-30-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By RainSong
I contacted my Water District and was told that...

I contacted my Water District and was told that the tap water contains 5.2mg/L Silica. Is this high, medium or low?
Forum: Algae 08-29-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By RainSong
Can someone please confirm if what I have looks...

Can someone please confirm if what I have looks like diatoms?

Thanks!
Forum: Algae 08-29-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By RainSong
All of the above! I keep escaping trying to...

All of the above!

I keep escaping trying to improve things. I cleaned both my canister filters thinking this would help with cleaning the suspended "dirt".

Should I just chill out for a while?...
Forum: Algae 08-29-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By RainSong
Diatoms in a mature tank?

I have a 90 gallon planted tank (rather heavy fish load) that has been up for over a year. I have been seeing a lot of "dirt" settle on my leaves and substrate and float around the tank. I thought...
Forum: Plants 08-28-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By RainSong
Plant ID please?

Can someone please ID this plant?

Thanks

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=8793&pictureid=12158
Forum: Aquascaping 08-24-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By RainSong
[QUOTE=Stinkmonky;1989008]If your have decent...

[QUOTE=Stinkmonky;1989008]If your have decent carpentry skills and the wood is thick enough you could saw it in half and drill hole in the face of each sawed piece. Glue a bolt in on face and a nut...
Forum: Aquascaping 08-23-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By RainSong
Very useful links! Thanks!

Very useful links! Thanks!
Forum: Aquascaping 08-23-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 381
Posted By RainSong
Manzanita question

I have a 90 gallon acrylic tank. I am considering purchasing a piece of manzanita driftwood for it. This is an older acrylic tank with two (relatively) small openings on top. I assume I am...
Forum: Substrate 08-23-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By RainSong
I fill half way and then plant. This allows easy...

I fill half way and then plant. This allows easy access to the substrate while still providing support to the plants.
Forum: Equipment 08-19-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By RainSong
Excellent point Jeff. When I setup my tank and...

Excellent point Jeff. When I setup my tank and built the wood DIY canopy, I placed the intake and outlet on the same end of the tank -- not really thinking about directionality of the water...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 08-19-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By RainSong
Fertilizing with RCS

Hi:

I have a 10 gallon with RCS (and Endlers). It is medium planted. Black sand substrate. No CO2.

I plan on using Excel and dry ferts.

Since the dry fert quantities are so small, can I...
Forum: Equipment 08-19-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By RainSong
I thought that gravel vac in a heavily planted...

I thought that gravel vac in a heavily planted tank was a no-no?
Forum: Equipment 08-19-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By RainSong
Suspended particles ...

Hi

I have a 90 gallon planted tank with 2 filters Eheim 2215 and 2217 and two Koralia powerheads. I have been battling bba (separate thread). However, this is a question regarding filtration. I...
Forum: Algae 08-18-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 356
Posted By RainSong
Good call herns, I will go out and get one of...

Good call herns, I will go out and get one of these from Home Depot and cut it to size ...
...
Forum: Algae 08-18-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 356
Posted By RainSong
Thanks reiben. I will cut back on my lighting. ...

Thanks reiben. I will cut back on my lighting. The problem with shutting off the 2x39W is that it creates some dark areas in the back of the tank and all the plants start bending forward towards...
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