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Forum: DIY 03-12-2013, 03:54 AM
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Posted By scags
Thanks Darkblade! Thats what I was assuming...

Thanks Darkblade!
Thats what I was assuming which is why I asked.

Thanks creekbottom, I was hoping to avoid the pdf route. Makes me wonder why the cv is not readily available on many of the...
Forum: DIY 03-12-2013, 01:25 AM
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Views: 258,514
Posted By scags
Hi all! So I looked up Waldo's needle valve on...

Hi all!
So I looked up Waldo's needle valve on eBay- it's listed as only having a cv of .38 which from what I understand is way too high for a small aquarium. You would need something with finer...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 03-02-2013, 08:16 PM
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Views: 162
Posted By scags
63 degrees is quite cold for a zebra nerite. Plus...

63 degrees is quite cold for a zebra nerite. Plus they are generally under high stress coming from the pet store- they are all wild caught.
The final straw was probably the fact your tank isn't...
Forum: DIY 02-05-2013, 09:35 PM
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Posted By scags
Thanks dark! I will start looking. :)

Thanks dark! I will start looking. :)
Forum: DIY 02-05-2013, 06:30 PM
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Posted By scags
I agree. I have a dual stage on my big tank, and...

I agree. I have a dual stage on my big tank, and I never have to touch it. It flows nice a smooth for months on end. My cheap setup is already empty. So I have to refill that tank again and look into...
Forum: DIY 02-02-2013, 03:22 PM
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Posted By scags
I am now using 2 needle valves. I have better...

I am now using 2 needle valves. I have better control now, but find myself making adjustments daily. Really annoying. Definitely appreciating my main tank's 60 dollar dual gauge. Money well spent. I...
Forum: DIY 01-30-2013, 10:21 PM
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Posted By scags
Also, I wouldnt worry too much about end of tank...

Also, I wouldnt worry too much about end of tank scenarios. I have only ever read about it on the net- never actually met or spoke with anyone who experienced this. Besides unless your injecting...
Forum: DIY 01-30-2013, 10:15 PM
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Views: 258,514
Posted By scags
Well I have managed to use the needle valve I...

Well I have managed to use the needle valve I have to get a nice bps on my tank. But I find that I have to make adjustments everyday.
My big tank that has a dual gauge regulator is just too far...
Forum: DIY 01-26-2013, 02:19 PM
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Posted By scags
I spent probably half that making the same setup...

I spent probably half that making the same setup Jagged made.
20oz Paintball tank (ebay) 18.00
Co2 glass diffuser (ebay) 6.00
Tubing (lowes) 3.00
Needle Valve (lowes) 8.00

total cost so far=...
Forum: DIY 01-26-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2,192
Views: 258,514
Posted By scags
Thanks guys, so where do I find a proper valve?...

Thanks guys, so where do I find a proper valve? It appears the original poster was able to use this equipment and get 2bps?
Forum: DIY 01-25-2013, 04:45 PM
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Views: 258,514
Posted By scags
Hey everyone, just did the exact setup the OP...

Hey everyone, just did the exact setup the OP has. 20oz paintball tank- small adapter with gauge, and a needle valve from Lowes.

My problem is that I can't seem to get a nice 2bps. I just barely...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 01-23-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,001
Posted By scags
I am not an expert on using ferts, I generally...

I am not an expert on using ferts, I generally dose less than what you're doing.

What is your lighting?

Why the excel if you're using co2? Algae control? Some plants don't do well with excel-...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 10-07-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 376
Posted By scags
I also agree with the previous posters. Amanos do...

I also agree with the previous posters. Amanos do NOT kill other creatures. I have kept amanos for a few years now with multiple other shrimp and fish and have never seen them eating anything that...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 09-20-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By scags
I have tried growing HC with just excel. Didn't...

I have tried growing HC with just excel. Didn't really grow too good. Got stringy and leaves got a little burned/yellow.

Hope you have better luck.

PS-You may not need a heater for a small...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 09-14-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 674
Posted By scags
I have only seen Amanos jump ship when water...

I have only seen Amanos jump ship when water parameters are going bad. Ammonia spikes can send them packing. Currently I have 6 Amanos in a 30 gallon with over 20 fish. The tank is mature and I do...
Forum: Fish 09-01-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By scags
They are inquisitive little fish. I have some and...

They are inquisitive little fish. I have some and they are always inspecting everything looking for a quick meal.
I highly recommend feeding them a mix of microworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. I...
Forum: Fish 08-30-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By scags
I have a 30 gallon community tank, heavily...

I have a 30 gallon community tank, heavily planted. I have neons, serpaes, rasboras, pygmy sunfish, and endlers. Plus rcs and amano shrimp. They all do great together. I have a hugh success rate with...
Forum: DIY 08-07-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By scags
Those links were awesome! After watching the one...

Those links were awesome! After watching the one video I realized I have all the stuff to make my own, just need some acrylic pipe. :)

Thanks for the links guys!
Forum: DIY 08-06-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By scags
I would like to see some tutorials on it as well,...

I would like to see some tutorials on it as well, or better yet someone who makes and sells them. I will be looking for some soon. :)
Forum: Fish 07-28-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By scags
They are pretty fish, but most likely you have...

They are pretty fish, but most likely you have hybrids. Probably a mix between guppies and endlers. I have black bar endlers myself. They are tiny fish, the males are usually quite a bit smaller than...
Forum: Plants 07-06-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 422
Posted By scags
I have used it both submersed and emersed. It...

I have used it both submersed and emersed. It grows like a weed and it does attach to things. It will grow in low light or high light, I even threw some into a bucket in my backyard with a old piece...
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By scags
I have to crank up the pressure for a few minutes...

I have to crank up the pressure for a few minutes to clear the water out of mine.
Forum: Fish 03-20-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By scags
Getting enough food to the Pygmies will probably...

Getting enough food to the Pygmies will probably be the biggest issue.
Forum: Fish 03-04-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By scags
I keep pygmies. They are not nearly as easy as...

I keep pygmies. They are not nearly as easy as bettas. Generally they are picky eaters and will only accept live foods. If fed frozen or dry foods you run the risk of starving the little guys. In...
Forum: Fish 03-03-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,066
Posted By scags
I gotta agree with Jeff. Blackworms, daphnia, or...

I gotta agree with Jeff. Blackworms, daphnia, or small crustaceans like amphipods. Although culturing blackworms and daphnia can be tricky. If you want something that is dummy proof go for grindal...
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