[36” COOP VS Kessil Tuna Sun + 2 Asta 20]

1 hour ago, anewbie said:

Does the co-op still lack the ramp up in the morning feature or did they add that? I.e, does it come on at full intensity at the prescribe time ?

Does not ramp up or down.

 

[36” COOP VS Kessil Tuna Sun + 2 Asta 20]

2 Coop lights at 80%. 😎 

[A few comments about the Aquarium Coop heaters.]

Magnet idea is really intriguing.

The white logo is a deal breaker for me.

[36” COOP VS Kessil Tuna Sun + 2 Asta 20]

Side by side pictures on my ADA 90p (48 gallons)

[Coop Freeze Dried Tubifex Cubes]

Indeed, water parameters are stable 

[Coop Freeze Dried Tubifex Cubes]

Smells like dead fish.

No actual dead fish in any of my tanks, that I can find…

[Coop Freeze Dried Tubifex Cubes]

Thanks, I am likely over feeding.

I will adjust accordingly.

[Coop Freeze Dried Tubifex Cubes]

I have multiple well seasoned tanks.
They all have recently begun to smell terrible. The only change of note (as far as I can determine) is the addition of Coop Freeze Dried Tubifex Cubes to the mix.

Could this food be the culprit in the new odor (never feed Tubifex before)?

my fish and shrimp devour them!

 

 

[Can I get some opinions on these lights?]

I have both.

planted+ is far brighter and I also prefer the design.

I don’t really like the clip light, bulky attachment point and not much output. Limited placement options in my opinion, given the angle of the goose neck. That is, if you like to have your lid sealed tight.

 

 

 

[Shrimp love bio balls]

Thought this was pretty cool.

They seem to use it as a staging ground to grab flake foods.

[Sandstone shelf]

On 1/3/2022 at 8:02 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said:

@GatorI have used obsidian and agate as well with no pH fluctuations. 

@Brandonwhat did you use to secure it to the bottom/into the substrate. 

Nothing.

pretty sturdy as is and I have it leaning on the back glass slightly.

[Polycarbonate lid hack]

Trying a different hole, this might be the move!

[Sandstone shelf]

No reaction from the nitrate drop test.

Looks pretty cool too.

may also try a different  type of stone.

[Sandstone shelf]

Working on a shelf/cave idea.

anyone know if sandstone is aquarium safe?

[Polycarbonate lid hack]

a typical aquarium led light will not fit under.

a submersible one with suction cups would, I thought about trying that myself.

I do not know how to get partial pieces.

[Cable management idea]

Cool way to organize wires and tubing with an open style stand.

[glass top rear trim replacement]

On 12/27/2021 at 4:41 PM, I8DBBQ said:

I am hacking pieces out of my glass top's plastic rear trim somewhat regularly, as I continue to develop my maintenance practices for my aquarium. Over the past year, I've added this and subtracted that until the rear trim has more oddly-shaped unused holes than plastic remaining. I want to replace this piece for a new one and start over with it. Does anyone know where I can obtain replacement material for this, or have a suggestion for something that works better with the frequently-changing needs of the aquarist? 

I use polycarbonate panels.

I had the same issue, cutting the original  plastic pieces up too much.

 

[Polycarbonate lid hack]

Finished product.

I am happy with the outcome.

 

 

[Polycarbonate lid hack]

Just a cool way to make the feeding hole look a bit cleaner. 

-Sink “tail piece”

- 1.5” hole saw

 

[Super Nano Course Sponge Filter]

On 12/9/2021 at 5:08 PM, BuzzDaddy21 said:

So, I see filter/air stone from CO-OP, so how much in saving. 

 

None.

I just wanted something smaller and not green.

 

[Super Nano Course Sponge Filter]

On 12/9/2021 at 4:29 PM, BuzzDaddy21 said:

Nice, where did the base come from?

Amazon.

it’s the Aquaneat corner sponge.

 

[Super Nano Course Sponge Filter]

On 12/9/2021 at 4:09 PM, s1_ said:

Cool project. How hard was it to get that sponge over the plastic?

Not hard at all.

snip the bottom portion of the sponge off (for proper length and to expose the hole) and then a little stretch and it slides right on like it belongs.

[Super Nano Course Sponge Filter]

Fun with sponges.

So far so good!

[Easy planter + jungle val]

14 minutes ago, Duke Silver said:

Looks good! I have been really wanting to setup a tank with the same stocking, Discus and Rummynose tetra 😍 out of curiosity what temp are you running your tank at? 

86-87 so far so good, really happy with the setup.

[Easy planter + jungle val]

Yes, removed the container. I placed the planter empty, In the desired location, then planted the Val in the substrate through the hole in the planter. Next I added a small layer of substrate into the hole.