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    Testing Redux: Fixing the Seachem Tidal Bypass

    in Experiments

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    I recently picked up an AquaClear 70 to replace an old HOB in my 55g.  I read through your mods and thought to myself, I didn't have time to do all of this but maybe one day.  I see flaws or opportunities for improvements in most of the popular HOB's but they work good enough as is I guess.

    Testing Redux: Fixing the Seachem Tidal Bypass

    in Experiments

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    Thanks for keeping these updates going.

    On 3/21/2023 at 8:39 PM, Pepere said:

    Within the next year I expect to have my living room renovated and then will be buying a 75 gallon tank to go in there.  At that point I will be tearing down the 29 gallon tank to pull the plants to go in the 75, along with taking some from a few other tanks…

    The Tidal will not go back in.  I will be done with it…It is more hassle than it is worth in my estimation.

    even drastically reducing filter back pressure, once you block out the big bypasses, it bypasses over the top into the basket..

    @Pepere What do you plan to use on the 75g for filtration?

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    100 watt Aquarium Coop Heater for 55 gallon

    in General Discussion

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    On 5/8/2023 at 5:38 AM, Andy's Fish Den said:

    It would depend on what the room temperature is in the room that the tank is sitting in, and what temperature that you want the tank to be. If you keep your house at 68* or the tank is in your unfinished basement, and you are wanting to have the water at 76-79* then it may struggle, and never shut off. But if your house is kept at 72* and you only want the tank temp to be 76* then it would be fine. 

    I agree with Andy.  I use one 100 watt ACO heater in my 55 gal and it works fine to hold the tank at 78 degrees.  I do keep the ambient temperature around the tank in the 70-76 degree range year round.

    How does water lettuce hold up to RR?

    in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers

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    On 4/28/2023 at 10:38 PM, KittenFishMom said:

    I know water lettuce doesn't like getting the top sides of its leaves wet.  I finally made air hose rings in front of my HOBs and got the water lettuce to grow well. Now I want to put it through RR to rid it of the leeches I'm battling. Before I bag it up and sink it in vast quantities of seltzer for 12 hours, does anyone know if it is apt to live through the process?  My Java moss did great in the past, my hornwort didn't do well. I hate to waste the seltzer if being underwater for 12 hours is going to kill it. I can test a small amount, but if someone already has it would save me some time.

    I have successfully used RR on several plants, including dwarf water lettuce.  You can divide into two batches if you are worried about killing everything at one time.  Now, keeping the plants alive after planting, that's a different story.  🤣

    Went to the big box store today....

    in General Discussion

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    I've helped folks when they looked like they needed it too.  It's good to give back to the community.  I took the time to complement a worker at a LFS on how he guided a customer on which fish to buy.  He did a great job explaining the fish behaviors and asking the customer about their current tank setup, occupants, etc. He is a younger guy and it was good to see.  He seemed to really appreciate being complemented by a stranger walking around the fish store. 😊  I usually try to not get in the way at a store but don't be afraid to complement someone!

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    Bolivian Ram Journal

    in Photos, Videos & Journals

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    I bought a pepper grinder for the cichlid pellets you use.  A short turn puts out enough for the tank to eat on.  The tetra's and guppies eat them but our ram isn't shy about getting his food with the community.  Waldo, our kuhli loach, eats any pieces missed by the rest of the fish.

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    Just when you think you are in the clear...

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by redfish

    I moved two Otocinclus out of a 4 week quarantine yesterday afternoon and I guess one didn't like the transfer process.  I did bump one trying to get it in the net.  One is fine and one died within an hour of transfer.  Tank parameters really close to each other so I don't suspect any issues there.  Sometimes it just happens.  I guess I'll add another couple Oto's to my next purchase.  

    Happy Friday!

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    Semi-budget 40g Breeder Aquascape Journal

    in Photos, Videos & Journals

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    Since they are sold as feeder shrimp, I don’t think they are meant to be very hardy.  The price was cheap enough for me to try them out and see if they would survive.  I only see any aggressive behavior when they are foraging for the food.  They get excited and grab what they find, sometimes chasing each other for the food.

    I planned to move them into our community tank if they survived quarantine.  Now I’m debating keeping them in the 5 gal.  We are setting up a 10 gal for some Neo shrimp so this was kinda a trial run for shrimp also.

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