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Thank you so much! Looks like it will work!
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I was wondering if anyone has a Fluval FX4? If so how tall is it from base to highest point with tubing connected? Reason I am asking is my filter died and was going to get an FX4, but cabinet portion is only 18in. tall. Trying to figure out if I could squeeze it in there. Thanks for the help/info!
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The best way to search journals, research articles, and the like is to use Google Scholar. It will look specifically at articles, journals, and books. Figured I would post this as I've seen it many times where people ask on how to search research papers or scientific articles.
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Ah yes usually it is peat or coconut husk fiber, but still doesn't mean you shouldn't double check your water parameters especially after you add anything to your tank. Always better to be safe than sorry.
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So that's meaning plant in your tank substrate. However I wouldn't plant it, instead I would place it on your substrate and let it grow. They say plant because you can and it helps if you push the bulb in the substrate a little no more than half the bulb height, but usually if it's just a bulb it can be hard to determine what's the top and bottom. So if you just place it on the substrate with the right side up it will root into the substrate, where as if you are wrong you can just flip it easily and let it be. Hope this helps!
Also on the dirt with the bulb that's just to keep it moist and dormant. If you add that to your tank it will spike your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates.
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Some aponogetons go through dry seasons where the plant dies back and needs to rest, so don't freak out if that happens and pitch the bulb.
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I personally would do the two filters so I had more water movement in the tank. Plus the two filters should give you more surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow than just the one.
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5 hours ago, pedrofisk said:
You don't have to use marine salt for bbs. You can also use any rock salt too as long as it's 100% rock salt. That is all freshwater aquarium salt is. You can use the Fritz salt the Coop already sells or you can buy giant bags at a big box store for $5 but they don't run as clean.
Yes, I am aware of this. Honestly you can even use your morton table salt or any salt that is non-iodized, which I have a couple of times when I was out of my aquarium salt. The reason I would use marine salt is for the minerals that would be added to my planted tanks when feeding and the possibility that the bbs uptake some of the minerals which in turn benefits the fish.
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8 hours ago, Dean’s Fishroom said:
Hey Everyone, This may sound like a bit of a commercial, and it probably is. However, Aquarium Co-op now has their new Brine Shrimp Eggs in stock. So over the years I've used tons of brine shrimp eggs going back over 50 years. I'm fairly picky about how I select the products that I use and I had warned Cory and Randy that it would take a really good brine shrimp egg to get me to use them. A disclosure, I did do some early testing of these eggs over a month of daily use before the Co-op team had even figured out how to get them packaged and in stock.
So they are available on the Co-op site now : https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/breeding-supplies/products/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs
I just wanted to let everybody here some positives that I've found with these eggs.
They have a really really good hatch rate, right up with the best I've used in the past.
They are packaged in a 3.5 oz/100 gram can and are quadruple sealed for maximum freshness.
This size package makes really good sense for the majority of hobbyist, not a tiny amount like the little .2 oz vial, and you don't have to purchase a large one pound can to get quality eggs.
The separation once hatched is the best I've ever seen. This is for me probably the number one reason to use these eggs, it's a huge time saver and just makes everything with daily hatching of brine shrimp easier.
So there you go, it's my commercial, but it is for a really good reason.....
Did I mention the new Aquarium Co-op Brine Shrimp Eggs have a really good hatch rate and the separation once hatched is the best I've ever seen?
@Cory
Is there an ETA for the fritz marine salt?
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I have not, but would love to hear how it goes. I've only ever used purigen in my display tank filters.
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On 9/17/2020 at 12:47 PM, ChefConfit said:
I've seen hygrophilas attached to wood in the past. Hygrophila pinnatifida would probably look nice
Hygro pinnatifida can be very sensitive and usually takes high tech setups to thrive, so if you try that just now it may fail to grow and thrive.
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Have you tried steel wool and vinegar? You will want 000 grade steel wool. That is specifically for cleaning glass and will not scratch it. That is what I've used on old tanks I've bought before and it worked for me. Another option is a razor blade scraper. Just be careful not to cut yourself or the silicone seal. Best of luck!
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You're welcome! Good luck!
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So in my experience in some of the fish I've bred, I noticed that I needed dither fish to help fish breed. The dither fish help make them feel more comfortable and in some cases, much like yours, help ease aggression towards the female. The tetra and baby rams were that and that is why you were able to have spawns. So what I would do is either get them a few dither fish that are fast swimming like the tetras so they can escape abuse or move them back to the community tank with the tetras. You will have faster breeding by putting dither fish in their current tank, because if you move them it will take a day or two for them to get comfortable again. Best of luck to you!
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I personally haven't tried it, but Lucas from LRBaquatics has 300 watt heaters in his mini ponds outside and 3x 300 watt heaters in his 100+gallon guppy pond. From the videos I've seen when he checks it the temps around 60-70F and that's in Indianapolis.
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11 minutes ago, Phred said:
Thanks all for the recommendations! I put a 30-item order in with Aquarium Co-op this afternoon for USB air pumps, various sizes of sponge filters and pre-filters, etc., etc. Received a shipping confirmation 80 minutes later… amazing!!
I read that the USB Nano air pump would only run the smaller sponge filter / air stone. I veered away from the Aquatop air pump because several reviews indicated it was noisy. Any recommendations for another, quieter air pump to run the largest-sized sponge filter that I bought? I think I know the answer, but would it be stressful for the fish / tank if I was to periodically “turn off” the secondary sponge filter / air pump (via a smart plug) for hours at a time when we are watching TV?
I really like the suggestions to use a smart plug to program/control a less-expensive LED light. Also, thanks for the complements on my current pet fish and the looks of the corner tank!
You will have no problem running the large sponge filter with the usb air pump. I actually have my usb air pump to power multiple sponge filter with air stones in the filter and they are all running fine. Honestly watch the most recent co-op video on the sponge filters if you are worried about it being under performing, because Cory shows you what to look for.
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Well besides the obvious suggestion of any moss, I would suggest bolbitis difformis or bolbitis fern as another rhizome plant that can be attached. Another plant you could use is pearl weed, would require frequent trimming. You could also do monte carlo, but pearl weed is much easier and almost always rock solid in low tech setups. Sometimes monte carlo can be hit or miss. Best of luck!
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It's all depends how much you want to do water changes. I would slowly add the tetras so as not to shock the system with the increased bio-load. I would probably add 3-4 and then add another 3-4 a month or two later. This would give your biological system time to grow for the increased load on the tank, and then from there see how quickly your nitrates jump.
As for cherry shrimp and kuhli loaches, I feel like the cherry shrimp will do a better job and once they start reproducing you should not have to worry to much about the excess food.
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My go to/favorite background plants are crypt spiralis and ludwigia acruata. When it comes to stem plants try try try! to get them from your LFS, local club, or the co-op because there you will get plants that have already been converted from emerse grown. Stems are very very hit or miss when it comes to converting them in low tech setups (just my opinion).
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I am by no means an expert, but I would definitely recommend a sponge filter and place it in the back corner of the tank. This will help with circulation as due to the odd shape it has a high chance of having dead spots for water movement. As far as the spray bar I think you will be good by just placing your output in one of the front corners (not directly in the corner) to create current across the front/middle. If you aren't sure on plants don't waste your money on a fluval 3.0. I personally would just get a 6500 kelvin light that fits across the top or nicrew like you mentioned and buy yourself one of the wifi plugs aquarium coop will have for sale soon #salesplug and use that to program the light schedule. That's what I use on all my tanks that don't have a fluval 3.0. Also the wifi plugs are just great for anything you would like to control from your phone. Got that one lamp you always leave on in the house at night and no clapper to turn it off, bam wifi plug for the win.
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As Candi mentioned they are very heavy root feeders, so you will want to get yourself some root tabs and place them in the gravel around your crypts. Also crypts can be very sensitive to changes. Do you just pour your water in over that crypt when you do water changes, because if you do it could be the temperature difference from the water change that hits the leaves and sends the plant into shock. If so try using a colander or your hand to disperse the water more evenly when adding it.
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On 9/7/2020 at 1:32 PM, Cory said:
I find that on hobbyist forums, often interests are similar outside of the hobby. This thread is for items you've bought that exceed expectations or fully satisfy what you were looking for. This isn't just tech stuff, could be fast food, gardening equipment, anything really.
My first would be the google mesh network pods. These were a game changer to me over 2 years ago when I installed them. Even just 1 pod outperformed the $700 router I was using in my studio. Now I have them in my studio, my house, the retail store and my warehouse and only have happy things to say about them. I ordered some of the new pods to test them out but so far only recommend the older generation.
I've had my 3 pods for the last 3 years and they work amazing! I love the functionality of the app that goes along with it. I've been considering upgrading to the newest version, because I like how the main pod duals as a google home and has a speaker.
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On 9/9/2020 at 6:19 PM, Cory said:
Do you find studs on top of this helps?
Some states prohibited the use of studs, so always check what your state allows. I am not a fan of studded tires, because I feel it gives people a false sense of security that they can drive faster in the winter. I just prefer my snow tires, four wheel drive, and two 80lb bags of sand in the truck bed for added weight and in case you get stuck bust out the sand for traction!
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Can't wait to hear more about it. My eggs will be ready to hatch excitingly on my birthday so can't wait for that to come in 3 more weeks.
Brazilian export list
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Does anyone know where to find a list of fish banned from export out of Brazil?