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Change in light how long till plants improve? Hi guys I have put some reflectors on my light bringing up 2 = 2.5 WPG But i am asking how long will it be before the plants start to pick up from t...	juwel-180	2	16-Feb-2007 15:47
Onyx Sand Has anyone ever had any experience with this substrate? http://seachem.com/products/product_pages/Onyx%20Sand.html...	aquapickle27	0	16-Feb-2007 03:10
Light Shock?!?! hi guys At the moment the light in my tank is = to 1.25 WPG but i want to put reflectors on it bringing up to 2.5 WPG. This aks the Q would the plant...	juwel-180	2	15-Feb-2007 00:02
Light Shock?!?! hi guys At the moment the light in my tank is = to 1.25 WPG but i want to put reflectors on it bringing up to 2.5 WPG. This aks the Q would the plant...	juwel-180	0	14-Feb-2007 23:24
What Ferts? i have a 20g tank which i want to add more plants to. I have a 20w globe on it and no co2. so far i have nana anubius, a crypt? , and some val ive be...	carpe_diem	10	10-Feb-2007 05:29
Substrate depth Just a Quick Quesion: I was planning to use eco-complete for my planted tank, how many inches of it would you recommend?...	aquapickle27	3	10-Feb-2007 02:30
Plant ID needed........ Can you please tell me what is the name of this plant?. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/detail?.dir=e5cfscd&.dnm=a9a6scd.jpg&.src=ph Thank...	jasonpisani	7	03-Feb-2007 07:10
Look for ground cover plant I want a nice carpet plant on the ground of tanks, Some thing that does grow tall, quick growing. Been working woith micro swords but I like the plant...	djrichie	1	01-Feb-2007 19:28
Theresa_M's 3g log This kit was a gift for my husband to have at work but because he's changing jobs it's still sitting in the box So I decided to start making plans...	Theresa_M	7	01-Feb-2007 18:46
Algea eating team? i have a 55G planted tank and so far my algea eating team consists of a bushynose cat. i dont have much room to play with but i would like to build u...	coop	13	01-Feb-2007 17:23
Good Plant Substrate I plan to setup a planted tank, i would like to learn more about substrates beyond just gravel. I have read many places where people use substrates t...	aquapickle27	10	01-Feb-2007 01:08
Red Sea CO2 Greetings, Does anyone have a review or experience with the Red Sea CO2 pro paintball system w/solenoid. I'm starting to design a 72 gal. planted and...	mobeyjack	2	31-Jan-2007 17:18
6 tanks Co2 System does anyone know if anyone has design or info for a Co2 tank system for mulit tanks. I control ph levels in tanks with it. Looking for each tank to ha...	djrichie	4	30-Jan-2007 05:33
Anudias nana trimming hi guys I have a rather large anudias nana growning in my tank and would like to put some in another part. I dont want a new plant so i am asking can...	juwel-180	2	29-Jan-2007 13:11
GirlieGirl's 3g planted log (alot of pics) I have recently planted a little 3g for my Crowntail betta. Its my first nano type tank, so its a new "adventure" for me. I am starting this log so I...	GirlieGirl8519	16	28-Jan-2007 19:19
CO2 Acidity in Planted Tank with Fish Hi everyone ! I plan on getting a new 29 G tank ( 24L x 18W x 15H ) and making it into my first planted tank . One of my main concerns is that sinc...	Mortis	5	28-Jan-2007 18:49
My first planted tank (pics) Pages: 1, 2 I actually took the plunge... The Front: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/Katie215512/IMG_2054.jpg Ludwigia?: [link]http://img....	katieb	21	24-Jan-2007 20:38
Baby Java Fern?? Hi, Many small new plants have grown at the tips of java fern (Windelov (sp.)) leaves. They have also started growing roots now. Should I detach them...	mughal113	3	23-Jan-2007 10:25
Moss Suggestions? I'm looking into purchasing some moss for my tanks. They all have low-medium lighting. I don't want Java moss but I've never kept any other type. Some...	Theresa_M	5	19-Jan-2007 16:47
Java Fern Problems Pages: 1, 2 Hi guys, I have a problem with my Java fern. The leaves turn either brown or black then die off. Then it takes several months for them to start to...	FishKeeperJim	25	19-Jan-2007 08:44
Info On This Fern I've never heard of this, anyone have experience with it? http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?liveplants&1168392614...	Theresa_M	2	17-Jan-2007 20:20
Lighting My Tank I recently got a 32 gallon tank which is pretty heavily planted... it only has one slot for florecent light though... and the light i have in the slot...	redthanatos	2	16-Jan-2007 22:39
Fluorescent Lights For Plant Growth Although this article is house plant related, it is still relevant to aquarium plants. [link]http://www.uaf.edu/coop-ext/publications/freepubs/HGA-00...	BGKF1	3	15-Jan-2007 19:08
400W On 80 Gallon Overkill? I've found a me tal halide system on eBay that is very well priced. It comes with 2 150watt me tal halides and 2 55watt T5s. That's just over 400watts,...	just beginning	3	13-Jan-2007 10:07
Can over fertilizing kill fish? As the title says.. I did my 50% water change on my 110gal on sunday and once it was filled up i added my ferts into the tank, the next day the water...	shawnp2k	12	10-Jan-2007 23:56
Plants/Lighting I am going to pick up a 38 gal from my LFS, and i found a 96 Watt Compact Fluorescent light. This will make the tank have about 2.5 watts per gallo...	aquapickle27	2	10-Jan-2007 21:44
Buying Plants Attached To Wood I saw this for sale at Arizona Aquatic Gardens. Do you think the $30 they're asking is...	Theresa_M	4	09-Jan-2007 17:22
Planted Betta tank I'm going to be starting a 5 gallon betta tank with a couple of dwarf frogs in it. This will be my first planted tank and was wanting some pointers....	ImRandy85	2	08-Jan-2007 22:27
Hardy Plants For A Cichlid Tank I'm changing over my 29g to a convict tank for my step-son. I'd really like to have a few live plants in the tank but I've had bad luck with cichlids...	Theresa_M	2	08-Jan-2007 04:44
TW's 20G Planted Tank Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I'm setting up a very low tech, 20G planted tank (for anyone that read my 23.7G log - this is the tank that was relegated to the garage). This is a...	TW	94	07-Jan-2007 22:57
Fert Schedual with New kind of Product Hey Everyone! Hope everyone had a good holiday season! I have some food for thought on a new product i came across in my hydroponic store. They sell...	shawnp2k	7	06-Jan-2007 02:41
Amzon Specific Plants I currently have two amazon swords. I am looking for some suggestions for a forground plant that is native to the amazon basin. Specifically black w...	ipsomatic9	5	05-Jan-2007 21:50
Live plants versus lightning hi i'm thinking to upgrade my lights on a 29 gallon http://www.marineandreef.com/products/aqualight_fresh24Single.jpg with tis light fixture would ti...	kaboke	1	05-Jan-2007 21:11
Eco Complete in OZ - I found it I just have to share this news with any all the Aussie planted tank people, especially those on the East Coast, who have been frustrated by the diffic...	TW	1	05-Jan-2007 10:16
Moss and algae I have java moss in my 55 gallon tank and it is growing pretty good. But it does have this strange whitish, thread-like algae on it that is very unsig...	RNJ_Punk	0	04-Jan-2007 07:43
Another question about lighting..... Ok so I am planning on boosting my 55 gallon up to around 2 watts per gallon. Would I need a cO2 injection for this amount of lighting? Also what kind...	RNJ_Punk	2	01-Jan-2007 20:44
Aquatic Mosses and Liverworts - a new quest Pages: 1, 2, 3 Need your help ! Lets see how many VALID varieties of aquatic mosses and liverworts we can come up with. I am starting a quest to collect many variet...	DaMossMan	41	31-Dec-2006 08:00
Xmas moss vs. Java Moss Is there a difference in the two? The reason I ask is becasue today I bought what was sold to me as java moss to put on my driftwood and rocks but aft...	RNJ_Punk	9	31-Dec-2006 06:48
Vallisneria Spiralis. Does a Vallisneria Spiralis plant do well & grow in a sand substrate tank?. Thanks alot in advance....	jasonpisani	4	30-Dec-2006 10:30
African Fern Does anyone have Bobitis fern,aka Afican fern,that is sending out new plants?I'm looking to find some ,but am not having any luck.Thanks,cjp....	cjp	2	29-Dec-2006 15:45
Pogostemon Helferi Hi guys! Long time no post, but i'm back! so are my poor tanks who have been neglected all these months. but starting all over again. I just got t...	Falstaf	17	29-Dec-2006 08:47
Planting Anubias Today I got an Anubias Nana for my 55 gallon planted. And I was reading your shouldnt plant them in the gravel? Or is it ok? Mine came in an ugly litt...	RNJ_Punk	4	29-Dec-2006 04:53
Finding the Right Lights I have a 44 Gallon pentagon shaped, tall tank. I have a healthy fish community but the only live plants that thrive, due to low lighting, are banana...	todash19	2	27-Dec-2006 16:49
Breaking Up That Lighting Period I am interested in doing this. It seems to me like alot of people that have tried this & have had alot of success. The algae is really not that unsigh...	clownloachfan	2	26-Dec-2006 15:24
Anchoring Plants under gravel?? Hi all, i need some advice on how to keep my plants under the gravel? my fish end up lifting each stem of the plants out every couple of days, and i...	davesyd	9	25-Dec-2006 20:19
Green Fuzz Algae I have what I think to be green fuzz algae in my 29g tank. It has only been set up a few weeks. I have rotala indica, wisteria, dwarf sag, ludwigia re...	GirlieGirl8519	15	25-Dec-2006 19:16
Wattage And Plants I have 2 15 watt lights on a 55 gallon tank. Is this thirty watts of light? So how many watts per gallon would I have. Also what kind of plants could...	RNJ_Punk	3	23-Dec-2006 04:56
Getting the show on the road - planting my 80gal I've had long-term plans to eventually turn my 80 gallon room divider tank from the rocky mbuna set-up it is now into a planted discus and South Ameri...	just beginning	7	22-Dec-2006 15:15
What lights do I need? I have asked several shops (via email) about this, so I am hoping someone here can help. I have a reflector that came with white tubes fitted. The sp...	bkaryn	1	21-Dec-2006 15:06
Trimming Vals This question is hopefully an easier one. My vals are growing quite long and are actually floating across the surface of my tank. I want to trim them...	fishfool35	4	21-Dec-2006 13:56

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