Dirtydave
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How do I do it so I can download posters from chris
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I've considered that but as I have so few health issues with my fish ,I tend to doubt it
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My issue with gh on the the test strips is that it doesn't match any color. Mine come out as a light purple. What does that mean?
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On 10/16/2020 at 3:51 AM, camsaquariums said:
I would love to hear someone joey from king of diy or if you were wanting to talk saltwater i reckon reefdork would be really interesting.
I can promise you cory would never have joey on .Joey has said some incredibly ignorant and derogatory things about him.I unsubsidized to his channel when I heard the things he said.
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Actually I belive the fluval 3.0 would be enough If you have extra finnex's by all means put them on.There are many good vids on how to get the most out of the fluvsl 3.0.Check out Bentley Pascoe's youtube channel. He is a master aqua horticulturalist and has done a few good tutorials on that light and many other subjects also
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On 9/23/2021 at 7:40 PM, Patrick_G said:
@DeanP I run two cheap Nicrews on my 75 gal. Plants grow great, but there are issues. The main one being getting enough light to the bases of fast growing stem plants, especially where the are shaded by some hardscape. You can’t see from the pic but stem plant along the back all have leggy bare lower stems and need regular trimming and replanting.
Yeah, that’s a tough one to light. I think I’d use it to your advantage and do a Nature scape with lots of Epiphytes, moss and Crypts.
Yea basically same here,same issues.Im not gonna have a carpet of dwarf baby rears I call say that for sure or even glossigstigma (sp)
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On 9/23/2021 at 7:27 PM, Patrick_G said:
Ok I’ll bite, what are the dimensions on a 66?
65 gallon my bag.24 inches deep which is important dimention on this topic.3binches deeper that a 75 and a 125 and same depth as a 90
On 9/23/2021 at 7:32 PM, DeanP said:@Dirtydave Thanks for the reply... that is what I am trying to determine. My tank is a 75gal tank that is about 18" deep. I currently have these 3 lights and just started a Co2Art Co2 system on the tank this week. So I am trying to determine if my lights are good or should I think about upgrading them. I am not sure if the Fluval 3.0 and the Finnex Planted + lights I am running are much different from each other? I have looked at 'The Blaster Series' LED lights that Dustin's Fishtanks sales but did not want to spend the money if my current lights were providing enough light.
By the way a 75 is 21 8nches deep and from what cory Mc elroy has said the fluval3.0 is much more powerful that the finnex24/8
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On 9/23/2021 at 7:22 PM, Patrick_G said:
@Dirtydave You’re right, based on the test I read, two overlapping lights do indeed raise the par level by roughly double at a given depth. So if it’s a measly five par at 20” with one it’ll only be a measly ten par with two.
I hate being right sometimes especially when it's gonna cost me $200 for a light that will give med to high light at the lower levels of a 66
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I think one thing here that is being overlooked or may just be wrong and that is regardless of how many lights if the lights are a low light led than it's not going to make it to the bottom of a tall tank.The 3 lights don't just add up and push the par up at lower levels in the tank.Am I being understood?or crazy.Honestly I wish I were wrong so I could just keep 3 nicrews on a 65 i have rather than spend the $200 on a fluval 3.0
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I've found the 24/7 cycle to be much less light than I want.I keep it on full
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I'm setting up a 65 and have a stand that works except at the 4 corners of the stand there are half inch bumps shall we say.Im thinking a piece of wood cot to size so that aquarium has full support.There are so many options at home depot.Im thinking half inch laminate pine.Its about the most expensive. Lays totally flat.Any thoughts?
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On 8/9/2021 at 8:53 PM, Gestaltgal said:
Interesting! I couldn't get it to grow until the Co2 went in. The dwarf hairgrass also did better after the Co2. Because my water is pressurized, it off-gasses quite a bit when coming out of the tap (enough to drop more than 1 whole pH!), so I wonder if that's what does it!
Wish I had the answer but I don't I'm a low yeck guy,but the PSO grows like mad.Does the same for friends I give it to.
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On 8/6/2021 at 3:42 PM, Gestaltgal said:
Just to put it out there: I have a 20 gallon that I have a Fluval Co2 on and it works fabulously. I have it set to 1 bubble every 2 seconds and my pogostemon stellatus octopus loves it. I have to change the Co2 about every month and a half. I did by solenoid to add, so it turns off when the lights go out.
I may have just gotten lucky! And it works great for me.
Pogestamon stelatus octopus will grow like crazy regardless of what you do or do not do.Ive been in the hobby for 53 years and can definitively say its the fastest growing easiest to propagate plant I've ever come across. It's been my first suggestion as a plant to anyone looking into having a planted tank.
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I'm with lefty.Just tuck them underneath the plants .If using easy green you could punch a pinhole in them to help insure they stay down.Not a big issue for me though.Once in a while one may float up but just grab it and put it back
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1hr and 20 m8n.but pretty much don't go there unless I want to get$3.50 each store credit for my neos.There is of coarse a petsmart and petco but I buy most of my fish online.
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On 6/22/2021 at 7:08 PM, Griznatch said:
I'd be more concerned with the SAEs than the Pleco. If you are really concerned with losing shrimp then you are really down to fish like otocinclus or chili rasboras. Your highest yield of shrimp is going to probably be with shrimp only in the tank.
Presently other than the shrimp I have about 8 feathrtfin rainbows.Never appear to have been a problem. They have very small mouths.
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On 6/22/2021 at 5:16 PM, Griznatch said:
A lot depends on the size of the tank, the amount of plants, and hidey-holes the fish can't get in to... and of course the individual temperaments of the fish.
At first glance, I'd say no. Crafty old timer shrimp, who are in an established tank might survive ok, but small shrimp and fry for sure will end up being snacks.
I do have a whole colony of red neos in with 2 female gouramis, some quite large and boisterous emperor tetras, and a school of hyperactive glolight danios. On occasion a few fry make it to adulthood. The adults however roam around without a care in the world. No-one messes with them. I also found a large neo in my angelfish tank. He must have hitchhiked on some java moss. My angelfish is kind of shy however, and is going through the med trio. So he might just not feel up to eating any shrimp just yet...
Tks the tank is super heavily planted 30 gallon and I don't want to lose any as a LFS gives me $3.50 each store .I have no idea how many I have but don't Want to lose any.Also were speaking on the pleco or siamese algea eaters
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Two questions. 1:can I put a rather large albino sailfin pleco safely in a tank with neos?He is about 8 inches.2:can i.put siamese algea eaters in with neos?
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On 6/20/2021 at 12:48 PM, NanoNano said:
I've also read that as SAE mature, they show less interest in eating algae and more interest in being omnivorous and aggressive to other tank mates (e.g. sucking slime coat off other fish). Can anyone confirm or deny?
I believe it's the Chinese algea eater that feeds on slime coat
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PS ruddles.Dont forget you have 3 days in case of a death of your algea eaters.Just a pic and immediate refund.You will be happy.I know they are not for everyone. They advertise that they are for wholesalers and experienced hobbyist so you have to buy multiple fish or shrimp. I have 16 tanks and I've cut back so not a problem for me.There are some that you can by trios and maybe individuals such as bettas where you buy what you see or as they say Wysiwyg.
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On 5/25/2021 at 5:30 PM, Rudles said:
Aquarium Co-op didn't work for a discount. That's OK though. The only problem is with quantities. I had to get an 8 pack of Siamese Algae Eaters. A little more than I wanted. I ordered them anyway.
Oh I'm sorry about the coupon issue. I double checked and when you enter it you can't put a space between aquarium and co-op.Someone else here on the forum correctly me on before.The code didn't work for me and I asked here and was told that.It does work then.Sorry I didn't make that clear. I had forgotten that part but looked at my activity here and found that thread. Oops🤪
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Tiger lotus is pretty impressive but I love the ease and look of pogestamon stelatus octopus. Nice bright green and grows like crazy..
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On 5/11/2021 at 1:39 PM, JohnT said:
My prettiest one right now is Ludwigia Palustris:
Where did you get it.The co-op doesn't carry it
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