Forum: Important Update/Announcements
07-03-2012, 11:10 PM
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-07-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,271
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Forum: Algae
11-02-2010, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,622
Interesting Thread
Hi.
I too got the same email. Not knowing anything about the 'A' team, I googled them, and found some interesting points:
1. ph under 7.0 (CO2 injection), the nerite snails' shell starts to...
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Forum: Lighting
08-19-2010, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
From Seachem:
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From Seachem:
http://www.seachem.com/support/forums/showthread.php?p=8427#post8427
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Forum: Lighting
08-19-2010, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Lighting
08-19-2010, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Swords are Notorious Fert Hogs
I will check my dates as far as receiving the ferts. I payed very little for them, as I have a source, that receives them for free from Seachem.
My gf tells me we re upped some of the ferts since...
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Forum: Lighting
08-19-2010, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Changes to System
I did remove the korila powerhead. With the 2 pro Eheims II (+ spraybar kits), and the Marineland C-530 supplying rippling water across the whole surface of the tank, I thought it was over kill. I...
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Forum: Lighting
08-19-2010, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Dosing 72 gallon planted tank
Hi,
I have been using Seachem Liquid Ferts since 2006. I was bought 1/2 gallons of each, years ago. When I run out I am switching to EI. I follow the dosing schedule* on Seachem's site. The only...
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Forum: Lighting
08-18-2010, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Still At It
Well after a 6 month, 6 hour per day photo period, I am slowly increasing the hours per day. The algae seems to have stopped growing. I still have some, but its not getting worse. I bought 5 sword...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
08-05-2010, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,631
No Brainer For Me!! YMMV
Hi,
I have been using a glass top for about 6 years, due to the cat hair, parrot dander as well as the evaporation problems living in the tropics.
In the past I have read articles on the water &...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-31-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-31-2010, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
Appreciate the Help in Setting Up a Dosing System
Now you got me thinking, that I would not like to have to weigh out chemicals everyday. Just found small teaspoons on Ebay for about $16.00 shipped. S/S with tbs,tsp, 1/2, 1/4, smiden, dash, pinch,...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-31-2010, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
Ok, thanks.
What do you store your chemicals...
Ok, thanks.
What do you store your chemicals in?
How about a sugar shaker?
The rest of the bulk, vaccum packed in bags.
The reason I asked about the gram weights is that I have a kitchen gram...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
05-30-2010, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
EI--- Measuring Doses With a Scale
Hi,
I plan on switching to the EI Dosing in the future. We have Discus and Angels, with four Clown Loaches, in a 72 bowfront. The plants are basically all Swords ( Fert Hogs). Medium lighting;...
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Forum: Low Tech Forum
03-22-2010, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 806
Any suggestions?
Hi,
I am using a Coralife CF (65X2), 130 watts for 8 hours, (on 3 inch legs, over glass canopy) for a 72 gallon bowfront
I am battling BBA, and a little green algae.
What is the minimum...
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Forum: Lighting
03-07-2010, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Lighting
03-07-2010, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Lighting
03-07-2010, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Mininum Photo Period to Grow Plants
Hi,
Having some issues with BBA.
I need to slow down the spread of BBA spores, while I still have some plants left.
Am thinking about reducing the photo period to 7 hours a day. Lately for the...
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Forum: Equipment
12-23-2009, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,762
Hi,
My fish tanks are 24 inches deep, and are...
Hi,
My fish tanks are 24 inches deep, and are surrounded by white Berber carpet. So without putting down the absorbent mats down, I can fix minor scaping issues with the 2 ft. lonq scissors, and...
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Forum: Equipment
12-23-2009, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,762
Hi,
The wife bought me really long scissors,...
Hi,
The wife bought me really long scissors, and tongs, both stainless steel from Dr. Foster & Smith. Last time I saw them on site they were 64$/each.
Not sure if they are worth the price, but I...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
12-17-2009, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
Unless your breeding Discus, or keeping wilds,...
Unless your breeding Discus, or keeping wilds, (Everyone, here, breeding uses r/o water, due to the need of low TDS) the pH of your tap is alright. Discus hatched in captivity don't require low Ph,...
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
12-15-2009, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
12-15-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
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Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters
12-15-2009, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
Initial Questions About EI Dosng Strategies
Hi,
I am contemplating migrating to EI Dosing in the near future.
However before I start to think about switching I have two basic questions.
1. Using the water changing barrel I have, we...
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Forum: Equipment
10-02-2009, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 450
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