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Forum: Fish 02-17-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,919
Posted By cott
Excel killed all my mountain minnows and my...

Excel killed all my mountain minnows and my albino coreys as well and I dosed according to directions. I will not overdose with this stuff ever.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 02-16-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,510
Posted By cott
Assassin snails work better.

Assassin snails work better.
Forum: Equipment 09-16-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,001
Posted By cott
This is an old thread but an ongoing problem so I...

This is an old thread but an ongoing problem so I decided to post. I have two Fluvals 305 and my problem with one has been constant. I could not get it going again today and after an hour went in...
Forum: Algae 01-23-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 104,049
Posted By cott
Toms very smart post

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/839477-post356.html

This is the smartest post I have read concerning Excel for a long time. I dose as directed and simply dose longer. Even double dosing can...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-11-2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By cott
DIY CO2 is a good alternative for smaller tanks...

DIY CO2 is a good alternative for smaller tanks than yours. Much smaller IMO. I believe anything over 30-40 gallon would certainly benefit from pressured CO2. Just as we need bigger and better...
Forum: Fish 06-02-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 943
Posted By cott
Phosphate is not added to fish food but fish meal...

Phosphate is not added to fish food but fish meal is and that's where you get phosphates. Also from using frozen foods and dead plant matter. Additives such as pH stabilizers or carbon is also...
Forum: Tank Journals 06-02-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 23,494
Posted By cott
It's an awesome tank regardless. I'm sure the...

It's an awesome tank regardless. I'm sure the customer will be changing some of his stock as we all do after having a tank for awhile. Great thread, jam.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-02-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By cott
I agree. The weight is spread out over an area,...

I agree. The weight is spread out over an area, not all in one spot. It's like distribution of weight like a water bed. Your stand is far sturdier than any you buy.
Forum: Plants 05-29-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By cott
I don't know about all that. Fish need to be at...

I don't know about all that. Fish need to be at certain temps for their comfort. If the water is colder than what they like, they can become stress which = ICK.

In the wild fish can move about...
Forum: Plants 05-23-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By cott
Tried it tied down to wood and rocks and just...

Tried it tied down to wood and rocks and just left in a mass at the bottom without tying. It drives me nuts when people talk about how easy it is to grow and all I do is kill it.
:icon_cry:
Forum: Equipment 05-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,722
Posted By cott
Heaters too small with too little wattage only...

Heaters too small with too little wattage only burn up. You need enough watts to actually warm the water. A small heater will only turn off and never shut back down because it will not reach the...
Forum: Plants 05-18-2010, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By cott
Gez, never thought of that. I keep my tanks...

Gez, never thought of that. I keep my tanks what's recommended for my fish, 78 degrees.

My pH is always 7.6 and my phosphates tend to run high right from the tap, like 2.
Forum: Plants 05-18-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By cott
Naw. It comes to me nice and green and healthy...

Naw. It comes to me nice and green and healthy but in my tanks it's an instant death. I've been fighting with this stuff for 5 years now and no farther ahead than when I started the fight.
Forum: Plants 05-18-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 695
Posted By cott
Java Moss Killer

I have proven to be the only person in the world who can not grow java moss. Two weeks ago I purchased more after about 5 other failed attempts and already, this little glob I bought is brown and on...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-16-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 430
Posted By cott
Your filter hoses need cleaning out. They sell...

Your filter hoses need cleaning out. They sell long handled brushes for this. It's just junk breaking loose from inside your hoses.
Forum: Algae 04-22-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,159
Posted By cott
I dosed for a week at recommended dosage. I was...

I dosed for a week at recommended dosage. I was too afraid for my fish to overdose but the algae is gone. I did a bit of trimming, as well.
Forum: Algae 04-15-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By cott
Not uncommon in newly set up tanks but a pain,...

Not uncommon in newly set up tanks but a pain, for sure. Seems like mine lasted almost forever but I also have rather high phosphates which helped promote my problem. I ended up adding charcoal to...
Forum: Algae 04-15-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 104,049
Posted By cott
Two weeks ago I got hit with a case of BBA that...

Two weeks ago I got hit with a case of BBA that is covering my crypt spirals. Not so much on other plants but it will get there. I started dosing with Excel 3 days ago and some of the algae has...
Forum: Plants 06-14-2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By cott
Thank you. That I can understand.

Thank you. That I can understand.
Forum: Plants 06-14-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By cott
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myplants/55-Cryp...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myplants/55-Cryptocoryne_spiralis_Cryptocoryne_spiralis_.html

Confusing plant. In this photo, it shows this plant with twisted leaves.
Forum: Plants 06-14-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By cott
http://www.azgardens.com/p-33-cryptocoryne-spirali...

http://www.azgardens.com/p-33-cryptocoryne-spiralis.aspx

Oops. Maybe they are spirals. There is no "spiral" to them, however.
Forum: Plants 06-14-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By cott
ID this plant please

I recently purchased this plant as a cypt spiral. It obviously is not a spiral but what in heck is it? Sure is growing fast but it would be nice to have the proper name.

I pulled it from...
Forum: Substrate 02-04-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By cott
I have white sand in my tank now and think I may...

I have white sand in my tank now and think I may mix it with SMS. Maybe make this white sand not so white and add some weight to the SMS.
Forum: Substrate 01-29-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 838
Posted By cott
Mine, too. And I washed it forever. I may have...

Mine, too. And I washed it forever. I may have to end up getting it tho and mixing it with the sand I am now using. I would like to have some aquatic soil on the bottom but I may be moving in a...
Forum: Substrate 01-29-2009, 03:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,177
Posted By cott
I found a Lesco dealer about an hour from me and...

I found a Lesco dealer about an hour from me and had him order it for me. He ended up having to get a whole pallet of it and hope he was able to sell it to others or would get stuck with the rest of...
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