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Found something very cool in plants....at Petco I was lurking at a Petco today and spotted something that made me just so excited I had to buy one They had a rack of live plants, packed in mo...	Cory_Di	2	24-Mar-2005 00:49
Amano Aquascapes? I'm sure this has been talked about many times, but I was just visiting a website showing some of Amano's designs. http://www.adaeuro.com/gallery.asp...	tetratech	15	23-Mar-2005 22:23
anarcharis Hey guys I got anarcharis almost 2 weeks ago. I have had it in my tank, and it has been growing (I already pruned some to make a new bunch) But it s...	victimizati0n	4	23-Mar-2005 22:01
light for 75G tank I want to start a new 75G aquarium (482020" and i don't know what type of light to chose option one :3*tld830 Philips 3000K,3350Lm 650nm-500(red)...	dukydaf	1	23-Mar-2005 16:29
How to tie riccia to mopani wood? Pages: 1, 2 I have some plants coming. [link=See this thread]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Planted%20Aquaria/56613.html?04730358" style="COLOR: #C000C0...	Cory_Di	20	23-Mar-2005 15:27
Plant info needed on Limnophilla Aromaticoides I purchased this plant at the NEC convention this past weekend and I am unable to find info on it. The name was posted on the bag as a "Limnophilla Ar...	spyder	4	23-Mar-2005 15:03
I messed up - Black Hair Algae in Abundance I had removed too many plants and continued dosing ferts as I was when it was more full. Almost before my eyes, I ended up with lots of black hair al...	Cory_Di	8	23-Mar-2005 08:05
Low Nitrate Levels - Java Moss? As some of you know I've been getting a zero nitrAte level in my planted 46, even with a heavy fish load. I then began adding KN03 to the tank and I...	tetratech	10	23-Mar-2005 07:56
Yet another snail Question-Articles Please! Grrrrrrrrrrr. That should be all I have to say, right?? I don't know where those guys came from, either the lfs attached to one plant, or the onli...	harleysiber	4	23-Mar-2005 06:43
Cabomba Needs Anyone think my Green Cambomba will make at if: I use 2wpg for 10 hrs and up it to 4wpg in the middle of the day for 4 hrs. Assuming co2 and other p...	tetratech	11	23-Mar-2005 06:24
Planted Tank Test Kit - Anyone Recommend a good one Can someone please recommend a good test kit for my planted tank....	tetratech	3	22-Mar-2005 18:35
Limpets? After putting some new plants in one of the tanks, it has now lots of very small creatures which look like limpets (and perhaps they are) all over the...	Untitled No. 4	11	22-Mar-2005 09:40
Nutrafin Substitute I remember reading a thread about what the little packets were and how to make your own, but of course i didn't write it down and now i need the infor...	Hooktor	5	22-Mar-2005 06:28
hornwort? is there a plant called hornwart, i know that the plants that i saw have one soft stem, with flowerly braches that go around the stem about .5 cm apar...	bettachris	9	22-Mar-2005 00:31
75g planted piranha tank Im going to get piranhas for my 75g and I want to plant the tank to make them feel secure. I have 40wt fixture now and Im going to get a home depot st...	greenmonkey51	1	21-Mar-2005 10:48
Algae Control and afternoon Siesta Anyone have any thoughts on shutting of your lights for about an hour in the middle of the day to help curb algae growth....	tetratech	7	21-Mar-2005 06:59
Took the Plant Plunge - Order from AZ Gardens Well, after a long period of time dabbling with hornwort and some other stuff I can get locally, I decided to take the plunge and get some plants from...	Cory_Di	12	20-Mar-2005 13:28
diy co2 question when the yeast consumes all the suger in the diy system , do i just add another 2 cups of sugar or do i have to empty all the water&yeast inside a...	voodoo_Doll	1	20-Mar-2005 12:23
Flourish Excel?? any body use?? Any good results...carbon source for plants...???...	bostonjon	4	20-Mar-2005 09:43
are these plants all low light plants?? Microsorum pteropus, Echinodorus tenellus, Bolbitis heudelotii, Anubias barteri var nana, Anubias coffeefolia, Cryptocoryne balansae, Cryptocoryne wen...	Hoa dude_dude	2	20-Mar-2005 09:42
Anacharis and Hornwort Hey guys, you might of seen my other post about this in GFW. Anyways, what all do i need to know for caring for these plants? Lighting needs (I have...	victimizati0n	10	20-Mar-2005 07:10
Crossroads Pages: 1, 2 I'm definitely at a crossroad with my 46 gallon planted tank. I just recently added c02 to my tank via two nutrafin cansisters with one diffuser and...	tetratech	25	19-Mar-2005 23:51
I'm loosing hope here!! Ok so evil staghorn algae stuck out, and I've been battling it ever since. ] I have tried alot of things and the staghorn don't seem to be retreat...	BigGee168	4	19-Mar-2005 23:49
Fish Flicking - Cause is Excel - Anyone else? For months I have seen periodic flicking against ob jects by my fish, but nothing steady. I've watched after water changes to see if it was just subtl...	Cory_Di	3	19-Mar-2005 18:02
Swapping out Gravel for Eco-Complete Should I remove my fish when I swap my regular gravel and go to Eco-Complete? I won't be doing this for another month. I know if I don't remove the...	Cory_Di	2	19-Mar-2005 17:53
AZ Gardens Order - Shipping Costs a Mystery :(	Cory_Di	1	19-Mar-2005 01:43
Nano Cube Anyone have any opinions on the nano cube for a small planted tank....	tetratech	3	18-Mar-2005 23:35
planted 7 gallon I am going to be heavily planting a 7 gallon mini bow and was wondering on my choice of filter, I have a topfin whisper 10, it was cheap and seemed to...	Azrael_Darkness	4	18-Mar-2005 22:27
Finally: a "non diner plant" As some of you know, my dear fish will eat anything that even looks green Well, I finally found one plant that doesn't get eaten! I got some water...	tinfoil	3	18-Mar-2005 20:41
losing light I would like to get a new light strip for my 3 ft tank, however the inexpensive ballasts are all 4 ft long. How much light would I lose if I hung the...	johnsmith	6	18-Mar-2005 18:56
New plants.... I bought new plants,but i dont know the name of them. someone here who knows what plants these are? And how much bigger do they get..do they grow fast...	Rob1619	5	18-Mar-2005 16:26
Questions that need Answers Is Glossostigma elatinoides hard to grow? & is it H-light M-light or L-light? & whats co2 injection? & is Glossostigma elatinoides easy to...	Hoa dude_dude	7	18-Mar-2005 10:00
Hagen C02 Maker Update I am now getting two bubbles every 3 to 4 seconds through one diffusor. I hooked up to cansisters with a t-valve leading to one ladder diffusor about...	tetratech	0	17-Mar-2005 23:20
what type of light? Ive just put some anubias and water sprite in my 46g. Can I get some recommendations of what light to get?...	fishguy	6	17-Mar-2005 17:57
Dosing Ferts on an Individual Basis Not long ago, I read a thread where Frank said (if I remember correctly) that he doses his Ferts on an Individual Basis. My question is, How do you k...	Shannen	2	17-Mar-2005 05:02
Plants losing leaves the plants in my 20g were growing really well, but laterly they have started to lose alot of leaves. main ones are the crypts 'melting' i'm also mov...	SheKoi	1	16-Mar-2005 17:31
Planted Tanks - Activated Carbon or Not? Simple question for those who keep planted tanks. Please explain your answer. If you use activated carbon only to pull out meds or for short term, o...	Cory_Di	16	16-Mar-2005 08:42
Brackish water plants Would I be able to grow most plants in brackish water? Im looking to have a 6 gallon tank with a couple of bumblebee gobys in it. I'd like suggestio...	Troy_Mclure	6	16-Mar-2005 07:16
Undergravel Heaters In reference to something like this: [link=http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11371&Ntt=gravel%20heater&Ntk=All&am...	Cory_Di	6	16-Mar-2005 06:58
What fertiliser do i need to add after Co2 Hi, quick question for you all, after i start injecting co2 for the first time in my tank what fertilisers will i have to keep adding in my tank, e...	eureka red	7	16-Mar-2005 04:27
Aponogeton ulvaceus bulbs Does anyone know where I can get some aponogeton ulvaceus bulbs?...	cichlidiot	0	15-Mar-2005 22:13
Picking Plants for a 2.5 gal and a 3 gal w/UGF - Betta Tanks Hey I've got fake plants stuffed into my two betta tanks, but I'm thinking of giving some live plants a shot in there. I wasn't going to, but wh...	Cory_Di	3	15-Mar-2005 09:30
tap water conditioner for plants Question is what is the best tap water conditioner to use that wont take out all the me tals that the plants need to thrive?...	Azrael_Darkness	4	15-Mar-2005 09:02
UNDER ATTACK BY ALGAE AND SNAILS!! A few months ago i decided to make my 20 gallon in a planted tank, I love it! I spent probably $100-$200 on getting my tank to the point it is, but I...	Hooktor	6	15-Mar-2005 07:19
Pic of hornwort for clowny not the greatest pics but gives ya a general idea. Sin in Style attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/2005031415488...	Sin in Style	1	14-Mar-2005 23:48
BGA Help Please! Pages: 1, 2 Tank Stats: 75 gallon (set up for 2 months) 4x65watt CF fixture (2-6700k/10000K, 2-actinic)3.5 wpg (12 hrs/day) Fluval 404 Tahitian Moon Sand substrat...	Georgia	36	14-Mar-2005 19:46
want to introduce new plants into tank plus fertilising question hey there gentle plant folks - what plant species would you recommend? i'd like to introduce some new plants and colour to my tank, especially some...	jase101	1	14-Mar-2005 16:24
anyone heard of this??? i was in my local fish store a few days ago and seen some kind of bulb that you drop into your tank and the plants will start to sprout in 5-7 days an...	XxxxMaddawgXxxx	5	14-Mar-2005 10:27
Anubias nana flowering!!! I came home today to find my biggest anubias nana plant fowering!! It's a gorgeous little white flower with a "stalk" looking thing sticking up in the...	rewd	6	14-Mar-2005 05:22
dwarf anubias with algae Some time ago I think I read in this forum about how to bleach plants to get algae off. My anubias has a very dark green coating of algae growin...	mr gudgeon	7	14-Mar-2005 03:18

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