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User
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jmsaltfish797
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Size
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55 gallons
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Date Started
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early february 2012
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Lighting
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twin fixture 96 watt power compacts. one 50/50 actinic/10000 k bulb and one 6500 k daylight bulb for a full grow spectrum.
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Equipment
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diy 15 gallon sump with bio balls, 300 gph return pump with overflow box, and a 200 watt heater.
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CO2
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diy yeast co2 reactor
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Substrate
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beach sand and pea gravel laid in seperate areas to create a more natural look.
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Parameters
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temp 80 degrees, ph 6.5, gh 3 ppm, everything else is at zero.
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Fertilization
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co2 injection and tetra flora pride at half strength every other week.
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Plants
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2 amazon swords, one lotus, petite anubis on driftwood, several clumps of java fern and moss, one nano sword, and a ton of water sprite. just added a couple of crypts too.
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Inhabitants
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a breeding pair of angels, a small school of assorted tetras ( black skirts, red serpa minors, and harlequin rasboras),two albino cory cats, one bristlenose pleco, two small clown loaches, and one obnoxious little veil tail betta.
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Comments
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this tank has been set up for only about eight months. it wouldnt look like it does without the help and some gifts from a few good friends.
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Profile Views
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205
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