I have had my planted tanks all with 10 000K(Even 20 000K) for more than 3 years with good growth and now algae problems. So does many others....
I have read somewhere when I was still into marines, that the longer tubes has a better output than two shorter tubes eg, two 24w bulbs next to...
I ran my previous nano tank on only 20000K. http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=511 And I had anubias blooming under it too...
With this method you are required to make a large water change once a week. I have made the 1st one end of last week and my angels and rams...
Sounds like a few people might be running their filters in reverse. :p One of mine works the same as zoom described.
You just need to get a bit of surface agitation. That is basically the only advantage air bubbles give and it can be easily achieved with a filter...
This was my first tank. Started with fish on my marine tank in 2005. [IMG]
Thank you. Sure I will find some.
Are any of you using the Estimative Index method from tom barr? I want to try it but don't know where to get the dosing ingredients: KN03 KH2P04...
I doubt that photovoltaic Solar panels are as forgiving as solar water heating. The process is a bit different as far as I understand.
I have thought of trying to run my filters of solar power. The eheim canisters I have is only 15W each, so it should be possible. But my problem...
I would add four 80w t5's with single reflectors for that depth. I had two 54w on my tank and grew most plants but my water level to gravel is...
It is usually US gallons. 3.78L = 1 Gal
I don't understand the reason you would want to limit the posts. Is it a hardware issue? Maintenance issue? Hosting issue?
Most people will recommend to plant heavily with fast growing plants to avoid algae outbreaks. For keeping the more difficult types of plants you...
I have 2 eheim classic filters on my tank(1200 x 60 x 60) which cost me about R1700 (if I remember correctly) each. The eheims are relatively...
One option is to just get a smaller return pump since you usually don't need as big turnover as in reef tanks. This will probably be cheaper. The...
Do you have a sump at the moment?
Positive: Pretty reliable. If the temp is out, it can be calibrated. Negative: Agree on the suction cups. They get hard and could not be used...
Hi. I need an ID for this plant. It's stem is exceptionally thick for a stem plant. [IMG]
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