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Forum: Equipment 04-03-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By canlax
I recently set up a large tank and the one thing...

I recently set up a large tank and the one thing I am finding is that I wish I had a larger return section in my sump (or larger sump) as when the water evaporates this is the section that decreases...
Forum: Tank Journals 04-02-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,843
Posted By canlax
Kathyy, have you thought about posting a video of...

Kathyy, have you thought about posting a video of your tank? I think the group would really appreciate it! Worth considering anyways.

Also, I am curious what evaporation is like in your tank given...
Forum: Tank Journals 03-19-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 897
Posted By canlax
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Forum: Fish 03-12-2013, 02:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 416
Posted By canlax
Sometimes I try and count my remaining fish in...

Sometimes I try and count my remaining fish in the tank but fact is it is designed to mimic a natural habitat and often the fish find better hiding spots than I realized. For instance I have 4 krib...
Forum: Fish 03-11-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 443
Posted By canlax
My otos are fatties just like yours, lol. ...

My otos are fatties just like yours, lol.

Great fish, I love them. All they do is work and get along with the other fish - can't beat it!

I have 10 in a 210 gallon and they do surprisingly...
Forum: Substrate 03-11-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By canlax
I filled a 7'x2' footprint without rinsing. It...

I filled a 7'x2' footprint without rinsing. It was winter and we have well water so using a hose the water is freakin' cold so just went for it. Honestly it wasn't that bad. Everytime I do a WC I...
Forum: Equipment 03-10-2013, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 457
Posted By canlax
Well I set up the second return for the second...

Well I set up the second return for the second pump this morning. It has no restriction from a cerges reactor or anything so I am loving the increased flow! Excellent surface agitation and better...
Forum: Fish 03-10-2013, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By canlax
Ok monster the 3 rainbows are in a 10 gallon...

Ok monster the 3 rainbows are in a 10 gallon quarantine with API general cure dosed. I probably should have done this earlier so thanks for the recommendation. I also bumped the temperature up a bit...
Forum: Fish 03-09-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By canlax
No other visible symptoms. I fed the tank tonight...

No other visible symptoms. I fed the tank tonight and only 1 of the 3 even bothered trying for food. No normal behaviour like darting to the surface. It is possible there is something internal from...
Forum: Fish 03-09-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 189
Posted By canlax
Boesemani Rainbows dying one by one...wtf!

The first couple days of having 6 rainbows were great - they were active and extremely entertaining to watch.

Since then things have went downhill. Slowly they have been dying one by one. There...
Forum: Equipment 03-08-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 457
Posted By canlax
Thank you for the feedback. While I have good...

Thank you for the feedback. While I have good mechanical filtration through the sump it sounds like my flow through is sump is definitely lacking. I will take your advice and put in place more flow...
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 164
Posted By canlax
I just bought mine off ebay from Hong Kong for $7...

I just bought mine off ebay from Hong Kong for $7 I think. Didn't see the point in spending big money to buy ADA when its more about the solution in the drop checker than the drop checker itself.
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 457
Posted By canlax
Two issues I have with using a sump...

1) I find the overflow is unable to properly clear the water column of debris. I have 2 power heads going and wrapped them in filter floss in order to get a nice clear water column. This worked...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 03-01-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 190
Posted By canlax
A couple weeks ago I purchased from...

A couple weeks ago I purchased from www.aquariumfertilizer.com

Received the goods earlier this week
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-26-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 344
Posted By canlax
Long arms and 15" tweezers work for me but...

Long arms and 15" tweezers work for me but without the tweezers it is very difficult to plant the back unless I completely remove the canopy. The biggest pain to me is how the tank is braced - mine...
Forum: Plants 02-26-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By canlax
Interesting, I suppose that could be correct. In...

Interesting, I suppose that could be correct. In the LFS all the Vals were green and were tagged as 'Giant Vals' so I just assumed they would continue to grow the same way. I am interested to see how...
Forum: Tank Journals 02-26-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,978
Posted By canlax
Unfortunately a basement flood (snow melt related...

Unfortunately a basement flood (snow melt related - not fish tank related!) in January resulted in a bunch of furniture moving upstairs so the room is really cluttered right now. Once things return...
Forum: Plants 02-25-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 318
Posted By canlax
New vallisneria growth - is this normal?

I am getting multiple runners on my vallisneria plants but am concerned with their appearance. I wasn't able to find too much in my search either.

Below is an example pictures showing the brown...
Forum: Tank Journals 02-25-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,978
Posted By canlax
I am having a hell of a time with detritus/algae...

I am having a hell of a time with detritus/algae particles in the water column. I have a powerhead going but the stuff just stays suspended in the water column instead of making it's way to the...
Forum: Equipment 02-22-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,696
Posted By canlax
When I used tap water I would put the correct...

When I used tap water I would put the correct dosage of prime in as I was filling. Just poured it into where the water stream was and forgot about it. Never had a problem but I tend to stick to hardy...
Forum: Aquascaping 02-19-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By canlax
haha yes the rocks will be moved hopefully sooner...

haha yes the rocks will be moved hopefully sooner than later. I made the mistake of leaving the driftwood in the garage when I bought the tank. I should have resubmeged them in a rubbermaid container...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-19-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 412
Posted By canlax
I used Rustoleum because I am in Canada but I...

I used Rustoleum because I am in Canada but I know people have lots of success with Krylon Fusion in the US.

It is really very easy. Tape up the trim and sides (or tape pieces of paper to protect...
Forum: Aquascaping 02-19-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By canlax
The vals on the left side are shooting runners so...

The vals on the left side are shooting runners so I assume the lighting is adequate (maybe not optimum but as long as I have healthy growth I am happy).

I spent a good couple hours searching for a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-18-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By canlax
Getting plants from the start is a good idea...

Getting plants from the start is a good idea however your plant choice may not be the best given your system at this point. In order to help keep the tank within good water parameters for your newly...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 02-18-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 355
Posted By canlax
You don't, I think you will just be giving your...

You don't, I think you will just be giving your plants the full fertilizer treatment (water column or through root system). Where did you get the impression that dirt was required for EI?
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