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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-08-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By Method
Algae are quicker to adapt to fluctuating CO2...

Algae are quicker to adapt to fluctuating CO2 levels, so WC favor them in a low-tech tank. Tap water is higher in CO2 than your tank water.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-08-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
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I know this thread is a couple months old, so you...

I know this thread is a couple months old, so you may have fixed your problem...

I just cleared up a BAD case of hair algae in a setup similar to yours. I added a sponge filter, overdosed excel...
Forum: Aquascaping 12-08-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 237
Posted By Method
'Scape advice needed - 55 gallon low tech

I've finally learned how to grow plants instead of algae!

Now that I'm over that particular hurdle I need to work on my aquascaping skills.
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-30-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Method
Fish in space (or the most expensive tank)

http://phys.org/news/2012-07-fish-friendly-facility-international-space.html

Synopsis:

On 20 July 2012 the International Space Station became the new home of a school of Medaka (Oryzias...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-16-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By Method
Totally DIY. My local Pepsi bottling plant...

Totally DIY.

My local Pepsi bottling plant (you have one nearby as well) sells food-grade plastic 55 gallon drums for $10 on Friday mornings. They once held flavoring syrup, and apparently it is...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-16-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 309
Posted By Method
IMO if you like snails you should stick with...

IMO if you like snails you should stick with apples and MTS. Pond snails will put pin holes in your plants.
Forum: Fish 06-16-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Posted By Method
Any chance you have a cycled quarantine/hospital...

Any chance you have a cycled quarantine/hospital tank? Pop him in there and treat with salt or malachite green.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 06-16-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,420
Posted By Method
My tap has a really high kH and a relatively low...

My tap has a really high kH and a relatively low gH, 11 and 2 respectively. Instead of going the RO route I decided to do WC with the water from my rain barrel. I generally have enough to change...
Forum: Photography 06-16-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By Method
The National Aquarium is grand indeed. Since...

The National Aquarium is grand indeed. Since you're at Baltimore's Inner Harbor you should really check out the planted aquarium at the Power Plant Barnes and Noble. It's not as great as it was a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-16-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 309
Posted By Method
Looks like the pond snail egg clusters I see in...

Looks like the pond snail egg clusters I see in my tanks. My advice? Terminate with *extreme* predjudice! :icon_evil
Forum: Plants 06-15-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Method
I suppose I could use a large tupperware to...

I suppose I could use a large tupperware to create a temporary 100% humidity tank to acclimate the plants to submerged life. I can especially see how that would be good for dry starts. However, I'm...
Forum: Plants 06-15-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Method
Should I ease my plants into submersed life?

I ordered a bunch of plants that should arrive this weekend. I know that some such as Lilaeopsis mauritiana and Echinodorus tenellus were probably grown emersed.

Will it do me any good to put...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-14-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 37,822
Posted By Method
First off: how much potting soil do you have? ...

First off: how much potting soil do you have? It shouldn't be more than a couple inches.

Sounds to me like the potting soil sub got a little anoxic. Make sure you have good circulation in...
Forum: Substrate 06-08-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By Method
The 25g QT tank has been continually running for...

The 25g QT tank has been continually running for about 10 years, so I'm not worried about cycling. It is lightly to moderately planted, but has a decent amount of hardscape for hiding places. The...
Forum: Substrate 06-08-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By Method
Need advice on changing substrate

I want to change the substrate in my 55g main display tank. It is currently MTS capped with local river sand that I collected. I definitely want to replace the sand, and may end up replacing the...
Forum: Lighting 06-01-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,887
Posted By Method
Mine's on a timer. I generally leave the...

Mine's on a timer.

I generally leave the blue light on all the time at the dimmest setting. It turns on at the same time my main lights turn off.

I only turn the LED fixture brighter if I...
Forum: Lighting 05-31-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,887
Posted By Method
Mine was delivered and installed last night,...

Mine was delivered and installed last night, after which I stayed up WAY too late watching the fish go about their nightly business. This was a great find shortsboy!
Forum: Low Tech Forum 05-20-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By Method
Why have two zones of substrate? The line...

Why have two zones of substrate? The line between them will eventually blur. Maybe instead of gravel you could just go with more pool sand?

The Amazonia soil will support root feeding plants...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 01-31-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Method
So I originally got ~40 snails from Petsmart and...

So I originally got ~40 snails from Petsmart and put them in my quarantine tank. I waited a month, then took about 20 and put them in my display tank. Granted, the ones I transferred may have been...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 01-31-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Method
I suspected calcium deficiency solely on the...

I suspected calcium deficiency solely on the basis of the 'slightly' acidic pH and the low kH. I do dose trace, but I figure the plants get most/all of it.

I figured that Purigen (and carbon...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 01-30-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Method
Snail population dying

My population of MTS seems to have mostly died off. As in I see empty shells but very few active adults. I still periodically see babies. I have an Amazon tank with pH 6.8 and kH 3 degrees. I...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-13-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,207
Posted By Method
Talking You scared me there for a second! Diamond...

You scared me there for a second!
Diamond tetras seem to be doing fine according to fishbase http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?genusname=Moenkhausia&speciesname=pittieri . Low...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-13-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,207
Posted By Method
I know it's a bit of a hike, but Animal House in...

I know it's a bit of a hike, but Animal House in Lexington is a GREAT store. We lived there for a few years and the owners made that place everything we wanted in a LFS.

I personally like all...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-12-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,207
Posted By Method
Hatchet fish WILL jump. As far as blackwater...

Hatchet fish WILL jump. As far as blackwater tetras: try rummynose, cardinal, von rio, pencilfish, or kerry blue. As far as cichlids, have you looked at checkerboard cichlids?

Personally, I'd...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-10-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 37,822
Posted By Method
Springtails? ...

Springtails? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rCOwXNBQYY
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