[Plants]

On 12/8/2021 at 9:37 AM, JettsPapa said:

Please define "high nitrates"

Ok, just tested these - Tap water PH 7.6 - nitrates 0 ppm - nitrite - 0 - 0.25?

Tank water - PH 7.6 - nitrates 10 - 20 ppm - nitrite - 0.5 - 1.0 ppm?

Ammonia - 0 ppm? 

[Plants]

On 12/8/2021 at 9:31 AM, anewbie said:

Java fern is  a rhizome plant and the rhizome (part where leaves connect) cannot be buried

I actually threw in trash, felt bad so now in sink. I see the rhizome part I think but what does black roots mean?

[Plants]

On 12/7/2021 at 7:21 PM, Ken Burke said:

what kind of fish are in the tank?

No fish yet because I don`t know what a cycled tank really means.

I figured I would start with plants first to see what happens. (Seems like this hobby got really complicated.)

[Plants]

On 12/7/2021 at 7:21 PM, Ken Burke said:

do u fertilize?
what kind of light are u using? 
what’s the photo period?

Yes - Finnex Stringray - Does photo mean how long on, 6-8hrs.

Getting new lights that are dimmable. 

[Plants]

Java ferns look like Swiss cheese, took out, said a short prayer.

Nitrates hi, also // I forgot what?

Chlorine 0 - PH - 7.4  

I guess I don`t have a green thumb.

Still working on pictures.

[Mild case of MTS]

Way to go GeorgeJ, can't go wrong with a 20l.

75gal. Yes??  

[Java fern holes.]

On 12/5/2021 at 1:05 PM, DaveO said:

Flourish Potassium.

Ok just what is this and where does one get it at.😕 

[Java fern holes.]

Just noticed a lot of holes in Java fern leaves, any idea why???

 

[Greetings from California foothills. Been out of aquariums for 47 years when ick killed all my fish. Its come along ways since then. I enjoy the building of all my own stuff, all very cool.]

On 12/4/2021 at 11:09 PM, Mr. Hollywood said:

I have 11 baby bluegill and one channel catfish about 2 1/2" long.

Oh, dang nice setup, I`m getting hungry🙂  

[Adding plants...]

Ok, when planting any plant is there a standard rule on how deep - sand or gravel??  

[Heat or No.]

On 12/3/2021 at 5:05 PM, Flumpweesel said:

Is it s fish room where you can keep the temp constant or part of the house where other factors can come into play.

Yes, small bedroom.

I keep house at 65 until it gets too cold. 

[Heat or No.]

A nagging question I keep asking myself is, put a heater in each tank or just heat the room.

When I had tanks before (5 or 6) I had 2-3 heaters.)

I`m lost on this, maybe someone has done both. 😕    

[Adding plants...]

Plants that come in those little plastic containers - is it ok to leave plants in them for extended time??

[Back at it]

Yes welcome, lots of information in the forums🙂, I`m learning also.

[Adding plants...]

On 12/2/2021 at 4:27 PM, lefty o said:

. receive your co-op order, unbag 'em, and plant them in the tank

Just got an order today from co-op, real fast shipping.

Plus picked up some locally also today.

[How do I post videos ??? Android]

Well, that did work sort of.

Looked like all pics on phone.

I couldn`t make a new folder. (Have to open each pic to see what is.)

I will work on this.  

[Adding plants...]

I would like to know the correct way to introduce plants to a tank??

How long to leave in bags?

 

[How do I post videos ??? Android]

On 12/2/2021 at 1:39 PM, Brandon p said:

Sorry I misunderstood. What kind of computer do you have and apple. A pc with windows or chrome book

Dell & iPhone 11pro max.

Windows 10

[How do I post videos ??? Android]

On 12/1/2021 at 8:49 PM, Brandon p said:

Setup a YouTube page and then download the video to YouTube and copy the link and paste it here. It is easy and lots of us will help

Damn, I can`t believe I figured this out.

Anyway, what about pictures from an iPhone to da computer???

[Attaching plants to hardscape]

Glad I found this, such good information.

I got a little tree a while back and a branch broke off, week or so goes by and I watched a video by The Small Scape, and she used

a product with an accelerator for super glue, so I got some and man did it work fast.

I like the idea of using string or line, but I have to use my Opti Visor to tie fishing line on a hook🙂, just a sign of getting old.

 

 

[Just some old pics]

Dang that looks like a big fish, reminds me of a Bass, which are good eat.

Of course, Bass are not that pretty.

Is talking about eating fish bad??? 

[Paint.....]

Definitely liked all responses, Flumpweesel the window tint idea was interesting, so I got some and there is a learning curve for an old man 😀.Time will tell. 

[Plants & Wood & Rocks]

Looks really nice, makes sense with white rock, how big is that tank. 

[Tank clean gizmos.]

I must say that is a need gadget, does the Python system have a shut off valve. well, I`m being lazy so I looked it up and don`t see a shut off but the squeeze thing to start a siphon would save water.

[check valve..]

Thats a lot of information for an old man to understand, 😀 I will try.