Hi all, new member here. Ok I am wondering if it is ok to use a canister filter on a small planted tank. I have some growth in my plants but nothing major....
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Trevor Holyoak
tholyoak
Jul 5, 2002 4:54 am
A canister filter would be overkill on a 15 gallon, in my opinion. It really isn't going to make any difference on the algae, either. Some algae is good - I...
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Katherine Yata
kyata44
Jul 6, 2002 6:38 pm
What kind of algae do you have? Otos and plecos eat short types of algae, not strands. Livebearers, SAE, rosy barbs and some shrimp eat the long types of...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Jul 8, 2002 1:03 pm
Your algae problem is being caused by the lack of plant growth. Unfortunately, without a whole bunch more information about your tank, such as all water...
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midnightjaz
Jul 12, 2002 10:27 pm
The problem is that I only need maybe 2 cups at most of substrata and, as far as I can find, Flourite comes in 15 pound bags (for like $15) and one thing I...
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midnightjaz
Jul 12, 2002 10:37 pm
I'm only a beginner with aquatic plants and haven't had a whole lot of luck thus far--but I've also only been concentrating on the fishes' health/comforts/etc....
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polyprotic_acid
Jul 13, 2002 12:48 pm
Yes, using algae destroying chemicals will adversely effect your plants. Plants and algae use the same resources to grow, which is why it is difficult to deal...
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Scott Lewis
scottwmlewis
Jul 13, 2002 5:54 pm
... Check with your LFS. One of mine does sell it by the pound. -- Scott -- Microsoft Outlook, the hacker's path to your hard disk....
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Jul 15, 2002 12:02 pm
There are many other substrates that you can use instead of Fluorite. Profile Aquatic Plants Soil is one that I've used. It's sold for ponds, but I've used it...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Jul 15, 2002 12:09 pm
Any algaecide will also kill the plants. It's not like weed killer you can get for your lawn which kills weeds, but doesn't kill grass. It doesn't ...
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chrisaggie
Aug 2, 2002 11:44 am
I am willing to trade stargrass (very healthy) for and cool aquarium plant. I don't want the usual beginers stuff. Please email me and let me know if you are...
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Kim Schiavone
wytchmark
Aug 2, 2002 2:21 pm
Hey, I am new here and have just been lurking for awhile. I have a 30 gallon tank with Angelfish. I have tried many plants, but the only plants they don't...
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Chris Little
chrisaggie
Aug 2, 2002 2:23 pm
Any kind of ANUBIAS plants will work great! Kim Schiavone wrote: Hey, I am new here and have just been lurking for awhile. I have a 30 gallon tank with...
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bearpaws_56569
Aug 25, 2002 1:26 pm
I recently added live plants to an aquarium. This has made the fish very happy. Most of the plants are doing very well but the Red Ludwigia began loosing...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Aug 26, 2002 12:14 pm
... This plant is very susceptible to the stems rotting from even the slightest damage. Extreme care must be taken when trimming and replanting. Use very ...
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tuvix72
Sep 3, 2002 3:38 am
I'm about to start setting up a new 55gal planted tank and would like some suggestions with selecting the right filter and gravel. I am leaning towards either...
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Trevor Holyoak
tholyoak
Sep 3, 2002 3:54 am
For the substrate, I recommend Flourite. It doesn't require any mixing or anything - you just use it in place of gravel. As far as filtration goes, another...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Sep 3, 2002 12:38 pm
... I've never used either of these filters and have no opinion on either. However, I have found out that a heavily planted, well established, lightly stocked...
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tuvix72
Sep 3, 2002 1:23 pm
Doesn't look like I will have a heavily planted tank until I can better my lighting. My tank (All-Glass 55Gal) only has space for a single lighting strip so...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Sep 3, 2002 1:45 pm
... I'm assuming that you're using the All-Glass plastic canopy. If you're serious about having a planted tank, return the light to the store where you ...
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FocaiPoint@...
Sep 3, 2002 2:14 pm
I> Doesn't look like I will have a heavily planted tank until I can ... All Glass makes a 110 watt 48 inch long twin tube Compact fluorescent light. The amount...
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tuvix72
Sep 3, 2002 3:02 pm
I called the store where I bought the tank and they will exchange the hood and light with a twin 40W light for an extra $50. That sounds like a good deal...
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Katherine Yata
kyata44
Sep 3, 2002 6:29 pm
Hi Giancarlo, I haven't used Flourite but agree, if you can afford it, it is the best stuff. I use Aquatic Plant Soil, sold at Walmart for potting pond plants...
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kimimilah2000
Sep 3, 2002 7:42 pm
Has anyone on here experimented with using a planted sump (bog plants, aquaponics, etc) filter for filtration for your planted and semi planted fish aquariums?...
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tuvix72
Sep 3, 2002 8:07 pm
First of all thank you to all that replied. I wanted to clear one more doubt I have regarding filters. Is cycling a new tank mainly to allow the bacterial...
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FocaiPoint@...
Sep 3, 2002 9:52 pm
Just get a mess of starter plants, plant them, etc., the bio system will settle in rather quickly but it will still take about 30 days plus or minus. Do NOT...
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tuvix72
Sep 6, 2002 4:49 pm
Hi all, I have a quick question on diffusing CO2 from a DIY setup. In the past I've always used a stone and was wondering if placing the stone under the intake...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Sep 6, 2002 5:13 pm
Yes, it will help. Though it may make some noise when the bubbles hit the impeller. You can also forget the stone and place the co2 hose directly in the...
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josephuy
Sep 8, 2002 11:55 am
1. Does CO2 fertilization make your water a little bit hazzy? I noticed that my tank became a little bit hazzy when I fertilize it with CO2 and becomes clear...
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Bob Ashcraft
bashcraft3454
Sep 9, 2002 11:42 am
... No. ... What are you using to inject co2? Sugar/yeast generator? Compressed bottle? What kind of reactor? ... Again, how are you injecting co2, and what...
