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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 10-02-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 225
Posted By Mark13
Either try using two nets, one to "push" with,...

Either try using two nets, one to "push" with, and one that stays still until the CAE gets pushed close to it.

Or, put some smelly fish food (Tubifex freeze-dried, or a dime size blob of frozen...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 10-02-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 463
Posted By Mark13
Praying very much for you and your wife. I know...

Praying very much for you and your wife. I know what you are going thru. And, I have seen prayers answered many, many times. Good answers, though not necessarily the answers I wanted.

One of...
Forum: Equipment 10-02-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 569
Posted By Mark13
From Accordztech: "I been doing alot of...

From Accordztech: "I been doing alot of research and people DO say its cosmetics....."

Response by Mark13:
No, it is not cosmetics, except maybe to people who have not yet had a tank blowout....
Forum: Tank Journals 09-28-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,964
Posted By Mark13
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Well,...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

Well, maybe it could be 8ft long, instead of 6 (half kidding---but only half!).

With a tank this long, you could put a second large driftwood in, about 2.5...
Forum: Lighting 09-10-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By Mark13
Lighting companies have done studies on reflector...

Lighting companies have done studies on reflector colors. Bright, glossy white is the best, except for highly polished aluminum. If the polished aluminum is not protected from water spotting, it...
Forum: Equipment 09-10-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,042
Posted By Mark13
You should not run dirty water thru the heater,...

You should not run dirty water thru the heater, so put it on the clean outflow. And get a controller. Its cheap compared to the replacement cost of plants and fish, and going thru the cycling...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-10-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 638
Posted By Mark13
Whose building it? What thickness of glass? ...

Whose building it? What thickness of glass? Basement or first floor? 1270 pounds, not including weight of glass. Located on a first floor over a basement would require some reinforcing of the...
Forum: Plants 09-10-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 588
Posted By Mark13
Mondo Grass is a bog plant, so it is meant to be...

Mondo Grass is a bog plant, so it is meant to be undewater for only 2 to 4 months at a time. Either throw it away, or put just the roots in your HOB filter, or sump filter, with 75% min of the...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 09-10-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By Mark13
Nokturnalkid, Your numbers come out to...

Nokturnalkid,

Your numbers come out to almost exactly the formula I use for my stands. I would not change the first stand height of 30" with a tank height of 12", but what is the tank height for...
Forum: Substrate 09-10-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By Mark13
Fluorite will not absorb anything. If you were...

Fluorite will not absorb anything. If you were to use a material which floated at first, and then sank after exposure to water, you might have a chance to do this. However, it would also most...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-10-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 642
Posted By Mark13
Quote:As originally Posted by Diana...

Quote:As originally Posted by Diana http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2005483#post2005483)

That tank is right at...
Forum: Plants 09-10-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 965
Posted By Mark13
The moss will spread more rapidly with mesh of...

The moss will spread more rapidly with mesh of smaller holes, because it does not have to reach out so far to find a spot to grip.

Also, realize this---the moss does not attach to a hole, it...
Forum: Equipment 09-10-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 569
Posted By Mark13
Return the tank. Not worth the risk of shards of...

Return the tank. Not worth the risk of shards of broken glass to a dog or cat, or the dollar loss in plants and fish.

Bubbles distributed throughout a bead of silicon adhesive are signs of the...
Forum: Plants 09-10-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By Mark13
Sorry, this excellent care article says no...... ...

Sorry, this excellent care article says no......

http://anthuriumhi.com/anthuriumcare/
Forum: Equipment 08-26-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 574
Posted By Mark13
Order new frame piece for low price.

I have purchased replacement tank frames from cciaquarium.com here in Michigan many times. The prices on their site are wholesale, you have to call them for retail price. However, their retail...
Forum: Algae 08-01-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 532
Posted By Mark13
Buy a small plastic bristle brush, such as that...

Buy a small plastic bristle brush, such as that used to scrub dishes, from the Home Aisle at Walmart or Target. Remove the wood and scrub it with the brush. The bristles will be able to get into...
Forum: DIY 05-28-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mark13
Hoppy, Most cable used for hand brakes on...

Hoppy,

Most cable used for hand brakes on bicycles is stainless steel aircraft quality cable. You should be able to by it by the foot from an LFS bike shop, or from websites that supply bike...
Forum: DIY 01-17-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By Mark13
I'm about to add an EcoXotic Stunner LED light to...

I'm about to add an EcoXotic Stunner LED light to a 12g JBJ Nano Cube. Cost is $50 for light, $20 for plug/transformer. This model Stunner has 18 white LED'S and 6 blue ones, only 12.5 inches long.
Forum: DIY 01-17-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By Mark13
No it won't work. NO, HO, and VHO are three...

No it won't work. NO, HO, and VHO are three different animals. Results can very from no light, to dim bulbs, to damaged bulbs, to exploding bulbs.

Look at lightbulbsdirect.com for proper...
Forum: DIY 01-17-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By Mark13
You may not have cut the glue properly. Use a...

You may not have cut the glue properly. Use a single edge razor blade, and cut between the glass and the glue to separate the glass from the glue. Do this on both outside and inside. When the...
Forum: Equipment 01-17-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 214
Posted By Mark13
Three models, none are adjustable. You have to...

Three models, none are adjustable. You have to match up what you need. Here are links from BigAlsOnline.com for each model and hose size.

200 watt with 1/2" hose, bigals Part #61058:...
Forum: Tank Journals 05-06-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 29,354
Posted By Mark13
What is the manufacturer and model number of the...

What is the manufacturer and model number of the timers?
Thank you.

---Mark13
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