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Forum: Substrate 01-28-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 218
Posted By Larry Grenier
Turface raising my TDS?

I recently set-up a new tank with plans to be heavily planted. The plants have been in there for a few months and are doing poorly. My other planted tanks are doing fine. A friend stopped-by with...
Forum: Fish 01-21-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 887
Posted By Larry Grenier
Here's the best test results of all Bad...

Here's the best test results of all

Bad batch of fish
Forum: Plants 01-13-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By Larry Grenier
Not an answer unfortunately but I've recently had...

Not an answer unfortunately but I've recently had the same thing. Not all plants but some including some expensive anubias. I'm wondering if the plants sitting-out in the cold too long caused...
Forum: Green Leaf Aquariums 12-29-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,686
Posted By Larry Grenier
I've purchased ferts from GLA before and decided...

I've purchased ferts from GLA before and decided to add 1 plant with my last order. I hope Orlando adds to his selection of plants because GLA may be my new favorite source! Great, healthy, well...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-29-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By Larry Grenier
Every pic I talk with my lousy camera just looks...

Every pic I talk with my lousy camera just looks like a slight blur on various spots in the tank. I'm doing a few small water changes a day sucking a bit of it out each time.

Anyone else?
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,852
Posted By Larry Grenier
May I ask; who is that "e" place?

May I ask; who is that "e" place?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-27-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By Larry Grenier
Angry HELP! with my newly set-up low-tech dirt tank please

:help:

Fllow this thread 1st: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/tank-journals-photo-album/157627-larrys-100gal-low-tech.html

pH is neutral, water is a little tanish but that's to be expected. ...
Forum: Equipment 12-24-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 862
Posted By Larry Grenier
I would think 1.8WPG would be fine for low-tech...

I would think 1.8WPG would be fine for low-tech if you plant very heavily right from the start and make sur you include a few fasy growing plants in the mix. I prefer to mix 6500k & 10000K to make...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-24-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Larry Grenier
The Bacopa came out of a 55 where it grew out and...

The Bacopa came out of a 55 where it grew out and over the top. Some stalks were > 26" tall! One of my favoritries because of it's hardyness and easyness (a word?) and bright light green color.
...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-23-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Larry Grenier
Initial planting

OK, so I just started. Stayed close to my original plans. I got a good deal on a few large pieces of Mopani root wood. There are a few extra plants and no Java Fern. For a sense of scale, the...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 12-12-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By Larry Grenier
I'd say, put a bunch of Amanos, a bunch of nerite...

I'd say, put a bunch of Amanos, a bunch of nerite snails, and a bunch of ottos in there. A fun thing about a big tank is seeing little guys show-up on some days and not on others. Makes staring...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 12-12-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 599
Posted By Larry Grenier
I have 2 100gals plumbed together and plan on...

I have 2 100gals plumbed together and plan on doing a 100 & 55 together in the near furure.

Put a bulkhead, strainer, and an overflow in the smaller tank and have it elevated above the bigger...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-12-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Larry Grenier
Yes. There is a custom tank builder near me that...

Yes. There is a custom tank builder near me that has made a few tanks for me already. He got a good deal on acrylic so I jumped on the opportunity to get a 6' tank made relatively cheaply. It's...
Forum: Tank Journals 12-12-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Larry Grenier
12/11/11

Tank, diy stand, diy lights, substrate, filters set-up. Plants arrive soon!
http://larrygrenier.brinkster.net/aqua/12-11-11.jpg
Forum: Tank Journals 12-12-2011, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By Larry Grenier
Larry's 100gal Low-tech

12/02/11 tank plans
http://larrygrenier.brinkster.net/aqua/Initial%20planted%20100%20plans.png
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-03-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By Larry Grenier
Thanks folks!

Thanks folks!
Forum: Aquascaping 12-02-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,135
Posted By Larry Grenier
Great start. Personally, I would do this: ...

Great start.

Personally, I would do this:
1) move any plants that grow tall to the back
2) Place most of the rocks together rather than evenly distributed, even if that means removing a few
3)...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-02-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By Larry Grenier
Buy as much parva as you can possibly afford up...

Buy as much parva as you can possibly afford up front. It spreads soooo slow.
Good Idea, thanks
Also, I am one that believes that crushed coral in the substrate is totally not needed. I think the...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-02-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By Larry Grenier
Thanks Shrimpo, I might do that on a smaller...

Thanks Shrimpo, I might do that on a smaller tank. I wanted to do 2 different forground plants across the 6' front of the tank.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-02-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By Larry Grenier
Please critique my plans (short, not wordy :-))

Hi folks, as-of 12/02/11 I have the Tank, stand, lights, substrate, 2/3 water in-place. More than half of the plants a few fish and several shrimp (my 1st 10 turned into 100) are coming-out of my...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-21-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By Larry Grenier
Thanks folks, yes, I was just reading about the...

Thanks folks, yes, I was just reading about the bottle shrimp trap. I suppose I could empty-n-reload-n-reset several time to get most of them.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 07-21-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By Larry Grenier
Moving contents of heavily planted tank full of shrimp!

I have an overgrown 55 and I'm going to move all the plants, wood, a few fish, and a few hundred shrimp (Tigers & Cherries) to a bigger tank. The tank is seriously overgrown so I'll only be able to...
Forum: Plants 05-20-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,720
Posted By Larry Grenier
Hey Nancy! Lighten up! But yes, I feel the...

Hey Nancy! Lighten up!

But yes, I feel the same way :icon_roll
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-21-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Larry Grenier
I have heard folks suggest using "Flourish Excel"...

I have heard folks suggest using "Flourish Excel" as a carbon source whereas "Flourish Comprehensive" suplies micro and trace elements. What one are you talking about?
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-19-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,787
Posted By Larry Grenier
I know this is not the subject but go for a 75,...

I know this is not the subject but go for a 75, you'll thank me later if you do :icon_cool

There is so-much more you can do with that 6" extra depth.
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