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Small tank lighting I was unsure of whether or not to start a new thread on this topic, but I think it can be of use to a lot of people out there wanting to start small p...	NowherMan6	13	11-Jan-2006 04:54
Canadian sites for plant ordering Can anyone recommend some reputable on-line plant vendors in Canada specifically in Ontario? I was only able to locate one, Ottawa Aquatics, however...	Mitchee	2	11-Jan-2006 03:45
4wpg for a 29g with no CO2?? disregard other post...... I am thinking about getting a Coralight Aqualight fixture with 2x65w bulbs. I want to grow more colorful plants..without CO2 though. I can't find a fi...	GirlieGirl8519	4	11-Jan-2006 03:33
fuzzy stuff....again Well I thought I had all the fuzzy looking stuff out of my tank, but I was wrong. It will not go away. It is all over my plants and even if I wipe it...	GirlieGirl8519	5	11-Jan-2006 03:17
Favorite Online Plant Vendor If you could only order from one of these plant vendors which one would you choose?...	tetratech	5	10-Jan-2006 12:52
Setting up a 46 gal I'm in the process of setting up a 46 gal bow front. At the moment, I only have 30w light fixture, giving me less than 1 wpg. There are a few stems of...	dsa	2	10-Jan-2006 12:33
Planting question Ok I have another thread but i want to put real plants in there before i transfer my fish to this tank Im pretty sure its a 20g tall or maybe a 15g ta...	DwarfGourami	6	10-Jan-2006 08:19
6500K bulbs You'll have almost 5 watts per gallon.. If you're a very experienced plantkeeper go for it. If not, you're going to have a maintenance nightmare and...	GirlieGirl8519	1	10-Jan-2006 07:40
Crystals in PMDD? So I mixed up some PMDD and stuck it in the fridge. I pulled it out today to find that it had developed a la yer of a crystalline substance on the bott...	coffeeman	0	09-Jan-2006 06:03
the crypts in my 10g are melting.... I have two crypt wendtii red plants in my 10g with 2wpg. They have been growing great for awhile. I have had one for about 6 months and added the othe...	GirlieGirl8519	5	08-Jan-2006 07:35
colorful plant question I want more plants for my 55g. I have 2.4wpg. I really want to add some color, but know that colored plants need more light. I am going to buy from [l...	GirlieGirl8519	3	08-Jan-2006 05:13
Betta bulbs?? Hi all, just wondering something. was to petco yesterday and saw something they called betta bulbs. just wondering if anyone knew about these, what th...	divertran	5	08-Jan-2006 02:03
Plants for my ram tank? I scrapped the 5g hex for now. It's got a lot of little issues and I don't have a better location for it or a good use for it so I put a 10g in it's...	sham	8	07-Jan-2006 23:15
Eco-Complete or Flourite? Eco-Complete or Flourite which one is best for a planted tank? Any differences between the two? Anyone with experience using both? Setting up a n...	OldTimer	9	07-Jan-2006 18:29
PowerCompact fixture heat Hello - I got a 4x65 watt PC fixture for my 90 planted today. It has 2 fans and legs that keep it about 2-3 inches off my glass, but the top of the fi...	coffeeman	2	07-Jan-2006 07:17
This is not a log I got a digital camera for Christmas and now have some pictures to share of my two tanks. The 25g really needs some work but please be kind, I was a b...	luvmykrib	7	07-Jan-2006 05:35
frill good plant? you know the question! is it low light/stay small...	fishys_cant_fly	5	07-Jan-2006 04:36
Aponogeton Crispus Growth Question Gang, I have a question for all that might have any knowledge about Aponogeton Crispus or plants that grow in similar fashion. I added 3 small plants...	LITTLE_FISH	17	06-Jan-2006 03:37
Crypts Happy new year to everyone. I have a question about crypts(particulary cryptocoryne wendtti red and green). Should they be doing good under these tank...	clownloachfan	5	05-Jan-2006 21:32
Stump Remover (KNO3) I am going to start using Stump Remover in my 40 gallon tank. This is what I have come up with thus far. Acording to Chucks planted Calculator thing...	Wingsdlc	9	05-Jan-2006 05:21
Banana plant????? Okay, I finally.....FINALLY got som plants I ordered back on Dec. 19th from AquariumGarden.com, which, BTW has some nice plants. Anyway, I have a cou...	crazyred	12	04-Jan-2006 18:16
i need some more plants any ideas? I would like to have some really nice plants that are easy to take care of and that needs low-medium lighting. I had some green cabomba before but th...	Rob1619	0	04-Jan-2006 13:57
Is this a good combination of plants? FOREGROUND 5 Red Ivy 5 Bacopa Monnieri 5 Red Water Rose 5 Ech Tenellus 5 Pygmy Chain Sword BACKGROUND 5 Hygro Polysperma 5 Vallis Torta 5 Elodea Densa...	Mani	6	04-Jan-2006 05:02
How expensive are sword plants I can't find out a price for them. Can anyone tell me what you've spent on them? THANKS -NewBreeder16[img src='/images/forums/halo.gif' border=0]...	NewBreeder16	2	03-Jan-2006 18:16
Lights Hanging Off I have a 48" dual strip light fixture that I made for my 75g. I never used it. I got a free 30g-35g today thats 36" long. Could I use the strip light...	greenmonkey51	1	03-Jan-2006 17:46
need plant suggestions please Medium lighting, Flourite substrate, Excel 2-3 times/week. The tank is planted with a variety of crypts, I'm looking for something taller to fill in t...	Theresa_M	4	03-Jan-2006 05:41
planting plants... do you leave the lead/wool holders with them or plant them without them? how do u get htem to stay down i find that if i use it wihtout the lead hold...	Mani	6	03-Jan-2006 01:42
plant for my 55g corner In my 55g I have it moderately planted. I have one corner that needs something. I was thinking of a smaller sword maybe. I really don't know anything...	GirlieGirl8519	4	02-Jan-2006 20:48
ID on plant please i have a stem plant that looks like a water lillie but in miniture. is this a semi aquatic plant or is it realated to the water lilly? it is growing r...	loulou	2	02-Jan-2006 14:53
Anubias A couple of questions... Will it get eaten by Tropheus? How quickly does it grow? What is the best way to attach it to rocks?...	milkyboy	3	02-Jan-2006 04:38
Finally Found Good Plants!!! Yay, i found Java Moss at my lfs! And, i found Anubias, but not Anubias Nano, does it make a Difference? Thanks...	fishys_cant_fly	7	02-Jan-2006 01:37
new 2 gal! ive just setup a tiny 2 gal. it came with undergravel filter (no to keen on this but i will see what happens) and 15watt globe. ive set it up using na...	loulou	8	01-Jan-2006 18:56
Hygrophylla polysperma Hello all. Last Friday night, i was lucky enough to get a hold on some of this stuff. I got 8 stems with alot of offshoots for only $2.00 . I have 1&...	clownloachfan	3	31-Dec-2005 21:50
Lighting for a 30 gal. Hi I've got a 30gal. tall with an all glass cover. Front-to-back its about 12.5inch and side-to-side 24.5inch . I was wondering how I could do a DIY l...	Plant _LoveRR	10	30-Dec-2005 20:31
Substrat. Coconut fiber??? Has anyone had any experience using coconut fiber as an under gravel planting medium??? I,d like to try it because its way cheaper than peatmoss, and...	mike77ca	3	30-Dec-2005 10:09
Is this ok for a 10 gallon? Ludwigaia Red or Amazon sword? Are eaither low light?...	fishys_cant_fly	12	30-Dec-2005 04:39
sunlight and algae I wasn't planning on dealing with this tank yet. My attention is currently on my 90g and the new driftwood that refuses to sinnk but this tank is sta...	sham	3	30-Dec-2005 03:46
algae question So, is it weird that my 55 gallon tank will not grow algae? i currently have the tank next to a window, hoping to promote some growth, and i have als...	chelaine	8	29-Dec-2005 03:20
Brown algea? Hello all , I only have brown algea, why is that. Only brown algea, and how is it made besides light?...	fishys_cant_fly	8	29-Dec-2005 02:38
U.K Websites for Pressurised CO2 Systesm Hi, I finally decided to buy myself a pressurised CO2 system. Can anybody from the U.K recommend some website where i can buy them from? Also can an...	paddy	1	28-Dec-2005 09:35
Anubias with arowana and discus? Hi guys, Im in the process of constructing a list of plants to order after the new year when the wholesalers are back open. Just wondering what type...	Forever-mango	6	28-Dec-2005 07:59
Effective life of a CF tube (bulb)? I have CF tube that's been running for about 12 hours a day for 10 months. I've heard that they lose brightness over time. Does anyone know how long i...	eminer1254	3	28-Dec-2005 03:47
Jelly Algae ?????? Okay I've put off posting on this for months but it's about time I figure out what it is. I keep getting a reoccuring bit of ....well "algae" in m...	Babelfish	3	27-Dec-2005 20:03
Isn't it ironic? I find it kind of ironic that all (as far as I can think of right now) the really good low light plants, namely Anubias, Java fern and Java moss (ok,...	robbanp	5	25-Dec-2005 22:02
VHO lighting I have a All-Glass deluxe single strip light (36" and was wondering if it is VHO bulb compatible, or do I have to have a different fixture?...	dsa	2	25-Dec-2005 20:40
best plants for 10 best plants for a heavily planted 10? [font color="#000080"]EDIT: Sorry, all of those smilies stretched the page.[/font] Last edi...	fishys_cant_fly	4	25-Dec-2005 08:01
Semi-aquatic plants I have a spare 2.5 gallon. I was thinking of putting a plant like a bamboo or something to grow out of it. What are some good plants that are semi-aqu...	djtj	6	24-Dec-2005 01:10
29 Finally planted!!!(5 weeks) Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Hey, thnx to everyone for your help. I finally planted my 29 today, and skipped school to do it. The package was supposed to be here yesterday, but no...	lookin_around	113	23-Dec-2005 21:04
What is my plants lacking? Hello All This is my first attempt at a large tank and live plants. My tank is only a week old so it kinda looks fake at the moment. http://au.pg....	sharkbait_whohaha	6	23-Dec-2005 04:23
all root plants Stem plants drive me crazy. My planted community tank (30 long with 120 watts of light on for 12 hours, DIY CO2, small pebble gravel, Flourish Trace,...	illustrae	8	22-Dec-2005 18:15

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