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  1. Streetwise
    We have a community thread for this light:
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    It is totally normal, and shrimp love it!
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    Sometimes I have had to just test fit each plant into each nook to see if it holds, and if it doesn’t, I will rotate, or try another spot.
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    Looking good! With the nooks and crannies on that wood, you might be able to just jam your epiphytes of choice into the wood. I have never had to use glue, line, or anything beyond the roots and rhizomes.
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    Great tank and advice, @Isaac M!
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    It looks beautiful to me. I don't see a mess!
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    I have run a few marine tanks. Compared to freshwater planted tanks, they thrive with much more flow. I used canister filters with spray bars, along with power heads, to keep water circulating everywhere. I enjoyed the surprises that came on live rock.
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    I will add that I have staged plants in buckets and tanks with just water, but they do better with water circulation. I have used small internal power filters, but sponge filters are easier, and air stones might be enough.
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    @Sandra the fish rookie, that looks really beautiful!
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    I have a betta in one of my 3.5 tanks, and just wood and plants in another, including some rubber plant scraps that I am growing out. My third one (not pictured), was just a utility tank, but I might plant it and keep some shrimp in it or get another betta. I always plant very heavily, but I think it is especially helpful in tiny tanks to keep things in balance.
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    I like to have at least one utility tank or bucket going at all times with water, a sponge filter, and a light. In boring times, I will use it for off-gassing chlorine. When things are changing, it might hold spare sponge filters or media, plant scraps, or new plants that I haven't had a chance to plant yet. By default now, when I get in a plant order, they all go into the utility bucket or tank first thing, since I tend to wait for inspiration to actually plant. Usually, that inspiration is, "hey, look at that empty spot on the substrate!"
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    I will occasionally purchase plants locally, but the Co-Op plants are so reliable.
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    @Fish Folk, don’t forget about pico!
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    The descriptions are varied, and I don’t have a strong opinion. I label my 20 gallon units as nano tanks, and my 7.5, 3.5, 2.5, and 1.25 gallon tanks as pico tanks. For marine tanks, I think that folks consider filtration based on size. For freshwater, it might be more about the minimum size for common fish. Perhaps Angel Fish would represent moving bigger than nano.
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    My 2.5 gallon pico tanks are shrimp tanks with lots of plants and no technology. My 1.25 gallon is just hosting plants and snails, like a wet houseplant. For my tanks, the tea color comes from organic soil, and tannins from the wood. I love it!
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    I’m really impressed with the community response, and all the ideas and organizing! I think it would be cool to do a virtual yearbook group photo, or some sort of Nerm photo grid.
  17. Streetwise
    @Don Sexton, you will love that light! We have a thread if you need any help or programming ideas:
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    So you are workshopping an idea before implementing it? This is the way!
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    If you have patience, you will have well-leveled tanks.
  20. Streetwise
    I live with fear of moving as my default. If I were moving as a renter, I would stage small tanks. If I were moving as a homeowner, I would setup a new primary tank, and move everything to a week-one seasoned tank.
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    Regarding Subaru in Vermont: I was bemused when during Howard Dean’s presidential run that we were stereotyped as a Volvo state. My family is happy with the Subaru impression. These are all 3.6R units. Vermont is also home to Vermont SportsCar, who builds racecars for Subaru Motorsports USA. https://vtcar.com If you play any rally racing games, you may have green Vermont plates on your in-game Subarus.
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    I certainly do, and I don’t have to tell you why! I also like the light and shadow effects you have with the plants and the substrate. I can’t wait to see future updates.
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    Absolutely gorgeous, @Isaac M! You may have to raise your lights to match your incredible growth!
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    OMG, now I want Murphy livery for a Subaru rally car!
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    You may live in a snowy state and already know this stuff. All-wheel drive is highly-recommended here. All-season tires are three-season tires, and you really need winter tires too. It might be worth thinking about where to store off-season tires. It looks like first-year on-campus parking might be complicated: https://www.uvm.edu/transportation/student-parking Burlington is easy without a car, so I wouldn't worry too much about any of this. https://www.uvm.edu/transportation/should-i-bring-car-campus Bicycle rental and bike share sound like great options, because they probably also have some sort of insurance. Combine those with what looks like free campus and GMT bus access, and easy walking, etc.
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