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Forum: Plants 05-03-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By isu712
Wisteria perhaps?

Wisteria perhaps?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-19-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,132
Posted By isu712
Cut down on your feeding. If you're feeding...

Cut down on your feeding. If you're feeding twice a day, cut it back to once, or if you're feeding daily cut it back to every other day. Pond snail populations generally explode if you're...
Forum: Fish 03-17-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By isu712
How big are the tadpoles? I think that most fish...

How big are the tadpoles? I think that most fish will eat anything that they can fit in their mouths, unless it can fight back.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-15-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 328
Posted By isu712
You're not going to be able to do medium-high...

You're not going to be able to do medium-high light level plants and not run CO2. You will just end up with an algae farm on your hands.

As far as the bulbs you're looking at; one of each in a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-15-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By isu712
I had something like that happen a while back in...

I had something like that happen a while back in a 5.5 gallon dwarf cray tank. As best I could figure a mineral had precipitated out of the water. I'm not sure on this, but I did lose my crays...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-02-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,859
Posted By isu712
How long has the tank been set up for? Is it...

How long has the tank been set up for? Is it possible that the HC is converting from an emmersed form to a submerged form?
Forum: Lighting 02-29-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By isu712
Why not just shift the hours so that the lights...

Why not just shift the hours so that the lights turn on when you're home?
Forum: Tank Journals 02-22-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,198
Posted By isu712
Why not get rid of the tees all together and...

Why not get rid of the tees all together and replace them with elbows so all the flow goes through the sterilizer?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-22-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,859
Posted By isu712
I don't have experience with wet/dry sumps, but...

I don't have experience with wet/dry sumps, but my guess is that your problem is contact time between the CO2 bubbles and the water. Do you see bubbles coming out of your return? This would be...
Forum: Plants 02-22-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By isu712
The fuzz on the roots are probably just root...

The fuzz on the roots are probably just root hairs. They are common on a lot of plants. They help increase the surface area of roots so they can absorb more nutrients. Shouldn't be anything to...
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,682
Posted By isu712
I've used Novaqua plus and it works fine.

I've used Novaqua plus and it works fine.
Forum: Aquascaping 02-15-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By isu712
I've used zip ties to attach anubias to driftwood...

I've used zip ties to attach anubias to driftwood before. They make them in a green color so they blend in better, plus they are made of plastic so rusting is not a concern. I then cut them off...
Forum: Algae 02-14-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By isu712
Use a syringe. Search hydrogen peroxide dosing...

Use a syringe. Search hydrogen peroxide dosing for how much.
Forum: Equipment 02-13-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,682
Posted By isu712
It does a great job of removing stuff, but if you...

It does a great job of removing stuff, but if you use it you may need to add more nitrates than if you weren't using, but it's not going to remove all of the nitrates, so it still works well. I use...
Forum: Equipment 02-13-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,682
Posted By isu712
I think some people recommend not using it in...

I think some people recommend not using it in saltwater tanks because it has been treated with bleach, but if the directions are followed, and a suitable dechlorinator is used that shouldn't be a...
Forum: Equipment 02-13-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,682
Posted By isu712
You must use "The Bag." Other media holders will...

You must use "The Bag." Other media holders will not have a fine enough mesh and you will lose your purigen.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-25-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 455
Posted By isu712
^+1. I did a similar changeover a while back. ...

^+1. I did a similar changeover a while back. Mostly you just need to replace your substrate to a more plant friendly one. Keep an eye on your ammonia levels for a while because they can creep up...
Forum: Equipment 01-18-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By isu712
I'd recommend that you research the parts you...

I'd recommend that you research the parts you need, then ask.
Forum: DIY 01-18-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 579
Posted By isu712
Why not get one of these: surface skimmer...

Why not get one of these:

surface skimmer (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12703)

I have one in my tank and it works great hooked up to either a powerhead or the...
Forum: Plants 01-12-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By isu712
Ordered plants for this tank. I'll be setting it...

Ordered plants for this tank. I'll be setting it up soon and starting a build thread.
Forum: Plants 12-31-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By isu712
New Guinea is still what I want to do, but a post...

New Guinea is still what I want to do, but a post seemed to lead me in the direction that there is not much known about the flora of the area, but that it came from SE Asia and not Australia. That...
Forum: Plants 12-31-2011, 01:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By isu712
Fantastic, thanks. Sounds like I'm best trying...

Fantastic, thanks. Sounds like I'm best trying to mimic a SE Asian biotope then.
Forum: Fish 12-31-2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By isu712
I'm really digging the threadfins and they are...

I'm really digging the threadfins and they are easy enough to find online, but I checked out aquabid as well and there's several species there. These looked good as well and are on that list:
...
Forum: Fish 12-30-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By isu712
That's what I've come across as well. I think...

That's what I've come across as well. I think some rainbows would be a good option since you can get a few of them from Petsmart, which is the best lfs I've got.

That website has quite the list. ...
Forum: Plants 12-30-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By isu712
I assume these are fish you're referring to. If...

I assume these are fish you're referring to. If so I set up this thread to get some plant ideas while I put a thread in the fish section to get fish ideas. Thanks for the comments though.
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