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Fast growers I need more plants in my 55g. It looks very bare. I've given up on trying to aquascape it, atm. I'm eventually going to replace the substrate with Eco...	GirlieGirl8519	13	26-Jun-2006 06:40
AHHH Plants.... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/Xlinkinparkx/IMGP2286.jpg This is my aquarium, since then I have added: some Vallisneria spiralis in the backle...	xlinkinparkx	15	24-Jun-2006 05:07
Macro Algae A while back I posted a question about what this stuff was. I used to have it in my tank but it is gone now and I never got a good picture of it. Ri...	Wingsdlc	4	23-Jun-2006 17:02
Happy amazon sword I am pleased to announce that my planted tank is doing well. Currently I have mostly AMAZON SWORDS! I bought one, it sprouted six, clipped it, two w...	mrwizerd	13	22-Jun-2006 18:46
Caught in the act! Well well...look who is enjoying himself...and that is one of my best plants(Anubias)..too! [img]http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/2830/dscf66274qc.j...	Rob1619	7	22-Jun-2006 04:39
Okay To Mix Flourite With Gravel?? Would it be okay to mix flourite with standard aquarium gravel for a planted tank, or would that be defeating the purpose of the flourite. I know tha...	OldTimer	3	21-Jun-2006 06:02
Gravel cleaning a planted tank? Ive just recently planted my 20g and im just wondering how to gravel vac without uprooting the plants... ive tried a couple of times but the plants al...	carpe_diem	3	20-Jun-2006 05:46
All updated tanks.... Ok, I thought I would just show you guys, how FAR my tanks have come (the 29 and 10 anyways...) and how much you guys are helping me!! 29gall [link]ht...	blazeybird	5	19-Jun-2006 04:56
Bamboo I saw some bamboo shoots in a tank for sale the other day. Can anyone here tell me the lighting requirements, ease of care, rate of growth, etc. for...	AggieMarine	3	19-Jun-2006 04:34
Tank pics (Little_fish!!!!! Pages: 1, 2, 3 Hey you guys, I FINNALLY got the camera to work... here is a pic of my 29 and a REALLY bad pic of my 10.... 29 http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/...	blazeybird	45	18-Jun-2006 14:07
Cleaning hair algae off of wood & rocks. Hey all. I've got a 30 gallon tank, lightly planted w/ a low tech set-up. I'm start to get hair algae on some plants, slate rocks, & a large piece of...	MeDainBramaged	3	15-Jun-2006 10:22
Aponogeton Fenestralis care??(madagascar lace plant) What is the difficulty of Aponogeton Fenestralis(madagascar lace plant). Please include lighting requirements and is ir generally eaten by fish? Tha...	pookiekiller12	3	14-Jun-2006 07:00
New plant Ok today I got this new plant, and on the way home I forgot the name ARGGGGG Its driving me CRAZEY to know what the name is, its small, forgrou...	blazeybird	4	14-Jun-2006 00:31
HornWort Hello, I'm having a problem with my hornwort, I've had them since I got my aquarium(may 18) And they have been growing great since I got them, http://...	xlinkinparkx	3	13-Jun-2006 15:31
Lights on an Eclipse System 2 Hey guys I have a question on the lights on an Eclipse System 2. I have been having a so much fun working with my little ten gallon that I have be...	slickrb	4	12-Jun-2006 18:09
Cuttings Hello, How do I propogate a plant from cuttings? Do I bury the whole part cut off or how much in the subtrate? Where do I cut to bury? Thanks....	Garofoli	10	12-Jun-2006 17:15
Setting Up a 40G Breeder - Random Concerns Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Gang, Of course I cannot simply set up any new tank without raising a bunch of questions. If you need more information on the tank I selected and the...	LITTLE_FISH	81	10-Jun-2006 15:18
55 Gallon Is Ready For Plants! My 55 gallon has cycled, and is finally ready for plants. I have planted (though lightly, and in a very disorganized manner) my two smaller aquariums...	KariLyn23	15	08-Jun-2006 15:57
Best T8 48 in. bulbs for plant growth + "whitening" my greenish full spectrum bulbs I had been using full spectrum 6280K 94.5 CRI Verilux full spectrum bulbs with great success with my planted aquariums for a long time. They are brigh...	fishstein	6	08-Jun-2006 14:10
Vacation Hello, I am going away for a couple of week this summer. I am moving my future Rams into my community tank for the couple of weeks. My question is Can...	Garofoli	12	07-Jun-2006 22:46
Java Moss Where can i get Java Moss from. I dont see it online or in my LFS. Is this something that is unwanted and just comes? Can someone please fill me in?...	Garofoli	4	07-Jun-2006 18:49
Hair Algae is hair algae dangerous as i've been cycling a new tank for 6 weeks now cycling with 10 tetras + 3 days ago 1 male molly and some hair algae...	martinh	4	07-Jun-2006 15:03
My Low Light/Low Tech Set Up-what plants worked My 55g has 40w of light, a gravel substrate. About two years ago I decided to see if I could successfully plant it. What worked: 1. Java fern(of co...	pookiekiller12	1	07-Jun-2006 01:02
Cleaning Plants... So my 10 gal broke this weekend (long story...) but I had a very heavly planted tank. I was able to use some of the plants in my 20 gal but I will be...	smapty	11	06-Jun-2006 20:18
Should carbon and polyfilter be removed from planted tank?? I finally took the plunge and have begun experimenting with aquatic plants. So far I have a huge Amazon Sword and a few Jungle Vals. I have read tha...	rasboramary	3	06-Jun-2006 10:50
Planting Newb Hello, I just setup my 5gal, I'm going to buy the filter soon. I was wondering because it one of those normal light bulbs, 15w can I plant it with Lo...	xlinkinparkx	2	04-Jun-2006 22:22
Algae problems I've got right at 2 wpg lighing in a 125 gal tank (22" deep). I've got a problem with algae growing on the gravel. It usually starts in the center...	jsparkman	11	02-Jun-2006 02:15
Fertilizers? Ok, this might sound a bit strange. i read that dried rabbit dropings are a great fertilizer for aquarium plants. apparently you can collect them, dr...	coop	3	02-Jun-2006 01:57
Water Hardness Woes I've been an aquarium lover for 30 interesting years, and I believe the most important factor in keeping beautiful plants and fish is soft water. Liv...	SandyBank5214	3	01-Jun-2006 04:11
Amazon Sword problem hey guys and gals! ok i am having an issue with my amazon sword. I bought this a few months ago and it hasnt been doing well since i transplanted it i...	shawnp2k	11	01-Jun-2006 01:06
Anubias congensis question I have tried to grow Anubias congensis twice now. Each time, whether it was 12 in. tall or 8 in. tall the new leaves only grew to be about 3 or 4 in....	clownloachfan	4	31-May-2006 16:10
More Plant Questions Hello, I have more plant questions. First Do you need fertilzer for growind plants, and are Anubias and Cabomba illegal in Connecticut? Thanks....	Garofoli	2	31-May-2006 16:03
Crazyred's Planted 55 Finally, I have pics of my 55 since planting. Any comments on aquscaping welcome....just be gentle, I bruise easily. This is the left side of th...	crazyred	12	31-May-2006 16:02
Plants... Hi Im about to plant my 20g for the first time and would like some advice as to what plants i should be looking for.. ill be changing my lighting...	carpe_diem	4	31-May-2006 04:58
Which to add first? Should I go ahead and plant my aquarium first and then add my fish (male betta) or add the fish and then put the plants in? I'm paranoid about messin...	surprisefish	2	30-May-2006 18:56
Gross Plants What plants are unapealling to plant-eating fish? (Silver Dollars, e.g.)...	Garofoli	5	30-May-2006 02:53
Anubias question - rotting roots I have three tanks, 35G - mixed substrate, sand and gravel only grows Crypts 12G hex - gravel grows Anubias beautifully and Crypts 15G - gravel but...	goldfishgeek	2	30-May-2006 01:50
Question... whats a good website to purchase plant online? Thanks...	shockey84	2	30-May-2006 00:53
Comments/Suggestions? Well heres an update of my tank that has been setup on April 3rd this year. Comments/Suggestions on plant changes as well as other things is very much...	inkodinkomalinko	14	30-May-2006 00:27
Plant Questions Hello, Okay, so how would i attach Anubias nana to driftwood w/o many holes or how would i do it to any plants? Also what kind of plants will attach t...	Garofoli	5	29-May-2006 14:35
Resle's 55 Gallon Log Pages: 1, 2, 3 ive always wanted to do this and since im starting a new aquarium now would be a good time to start i just hope there is enough to say to make this...	resle	55	28-May-2006 19:20
Driftwood Thoughts Pages: 1, 2 I'm certainly no driftwood expert, (that's the other Jeff) but I found these two pieces in the woods recently. Do you think they are aquarium worthy?...	tetratech	21	28-May-2006 06:26
After my replant Some months ago, I tore down my 30 gal. planted tank because it just didn't look good, most of the plants had algae, and it was a pain to take care of...	illustrae	11	28-May-2006 03:34
Ferts Ok, I finally have the pressurized CO2, the lights the plants and all the tests I could ever want or not want to use, but alas I am a little baffled...	mrwizerd	7	28-May-2006 03:06
Anubias Problems 30g gravel and Flourite substrate (~3:1 ratio) pH 7.4 temp 76 lighting is a 'Coralife 10,000K F20-T12-BP' (I am not a lighting/plant expert...	Theresa_M	8	27-May-2006 18:20
Plants and filters I plan to plant my spare 10 gallon aquarium. I was wondering what kind of filter would be best for me to buy for it. The only fish I plan on having...	surprisefish	2	24-May-2006 20:26
Java fern problem My java fern leaves have been going brown and falling away from the main plant more than normal. It is atached to a peace of lava rock. I do regular w...	juwel-180	6	23-May-2006 22:33
Aquarium lighting Hello Need some advice on the appropriate amount of light for a 48L x 18W X 20H (75 gallons) planted fish tank. Currently running 110 watts of light...	foxeyes	4	22-May-2006 17:38
Plants = Slimey + Cloudy Do plants make water slimey and cloudy?...	Garofoli	2	22-May-2006 07:27
Myrio vs. Cabomba Which is better suited for Neon Tetras and Fry?...	Garofoli	1	22-May-2006 02:03

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