Thanks for the detailed reply, Marco! I'll measure the KH tonight, but it sounds as if it would be better not to mess with peat moss!
Thanks FishLover. Still debating it... I won't go with the chemicals, it's either peat moss or nothing :)
Hi guys, I am considering getting some discus. Still lots of research to do, but the one question which is really bugging me is the pH of my...
Thanks for you advice everyone! My filter outlet is near the surface of the tank and the cold spots are all near the bottom, so I think adding a...
Hi guys, I have a tank which measures 180cm x 70cm x 60cm (about 700l) which is heated via 2 x 300W heaters placed on either side of the back of...
Not so little, the original 4 are the size of golf balls!
Hi guys, I've got some Apple Snails to give away if anyone in Durban is interested. They're breeding in my tank and are growing fast - the babies...
Well, I don't have red leaved plants anymore, but the 4 Grolux lights have definitely made a difference on my green leaved guys. A lot of them...
Just replaced 4 of my Aquastars with Grolux (R90 each @ Lamphouse). Will you guys how it affects my plant growth!
Great! Thanks, Dirk! I'll take your suggestion and get 4 Grolux and turn off 2 of the Aquastars. Might end up with better growing plants and a...
Thanks for your input, everyone. @Dirk - I'm pretty useless with plant names, so can't tell which ones they were... Can't even take a photo...
@DewaldC - good idea on the red swords! Haven't seen any around lately, but will keep an eye out for them. @Ryno - thanks for the suggestions....
Hi guys, I'm battling to get any red leaved plants growing in my tank. I know there are obviously different species of red plants, but I...
Maybe your gravel cap isn't thick enough? I've got a 3cm cap on mine and I think I would actually struggle to make a hole deep enough to get down...
Hi guys, Is the DSD Calculator available on this site? I can mail Dirk to get a copy, but I thought I might see if it's available here first....
LOL - now I'm definitely in!
Hi Dirk, Good to hear from you! And so glad to hear that you'll be able to get some DSD to me soon! I must say that it's sad to hear that you...
Thanks Algae Wizard. I'll try source some Tropica down here if I don't manage to get hold of Dirk soon.
Thanks for the responses, guys! Dirk - hope you're out there :)
Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to planted tanks and would like to get my new one off to a good start with some water column fertilising. Which...
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