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User
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mrfixit09
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Size
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55 gallon low tech
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Date Started
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September 2011
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Lighting
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DIY lighting untill i can afford a better setup. 4- 27 watt cfl bulbs 6500k turned horizontally
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Equipment
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I have a Oddysea CFS500 filter and an Aqueon Pro 200 watt heater.
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CO2
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Will be setting up a DIY paintball co2 setup if needed.
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Substrate
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I've decided to go with CaribSea's Eco-complete. I went with this due to the simplicity of use (since I am a newbie to this) and I've read a ton of good reviews.
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Parameters
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Well I'm shooting for the normal tropical freshwater parameters. Temperature of around 76 degrees farenhiet, a pH of 6.5-7.5, and a hardness of <10 dGH but no higher than <20.
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Fertilization
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I've not yet decided on fertilizers and other nutrient supplements.
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Plants
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I will start out with hardier species such as hygros, swords, water sprites, and some java moss or ferns. Then after I get the hang of it all I'll add in some others
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Inhabitants
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I'm still looking into this subject, but I'm thinking a red tailshark, an angelfish, a gourami or three (not sure yet on the type), a mixture of tetras, and an algae eater or pleco of some sort. I've thot about some shimp and snails but I'm not sure which would be best.
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Comments
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Profile Views
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