December 2012 Blog Posts (69)

What lighting zone am i in????

k so im wondering if im low,med,or high lighting im pretty sure im low but can someone who actually knows help me out?

so i have a 36 gallon bow front 30"L x 15"W x 21"H

with a zoomed t5ho fixture 30Inch with two bulbs flora,and ultra sun 24 watts and the bulbs are 22" in length so can you tell me what lighting zone im in?

Added by Austin Graystone on December 5, 2012 at 8:37pm — 1 Comment

Help on planted tank

I plan on upgrading to a 20 gallon tank and want to use my old 10 gallon and aquascaping it.i want to know some good stunning plants but hardy to.i was also thinking java moss.what are some cool ideas for java moss

Added by Zak Souza. on December 5, 2012 at 7:46pm — No Comments

Beard Algae

I have carzy beard algae, not sure why can anyone tell me how to get rid of it.

Thanks

Added by Trey English on December 5, 2012 at 7:02pm — 3 Comments

So what about "prewashing" dirt?

I read somewhere that dirt should be repeatedly soaked and squeezed out before adding to a tank to reduce mud.
However I notice that Dustin just dumped the dirt from bag into tank. And suggestions? Thanks!

Added by Brandon Everett on December 5, 2012 at 2:41am — 2 Comments

INFO SUBSTRATES FOR PLANTED TANKS INFO

web site <--- go ther

Added by ☢quintin☢ (qsa10)_______________ on December 3, 2012 at 10:09pm — 2 Comments

dirt tank

after setting up and cycle a dirt tank when should i start adding fertilizers and CO2?

will be using the most popular miracle grow organic potting soil.

Added by damian corona on December 3, 2012 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments

API vs Flourish

whats better for plants, flourish products, or api plant products or if there is something else you prefer let me know. i just bought api leaf zone and co2 booster and im really liking what its doing

Added by Austin Graystone on December 2, 2012 at 8:54pm — 2 Comments

So I'm gonna "convert to dirt"...

Hey everyone, I really want to see my tank with awesome live plants but I feel like they will be so much better with dirt! My tanks established for over a year now and I know how to move all my fish and stuff around but I have a few questions regarding dirt.

Basically, I don't know what kind of dirt to use. I guess I could use organic potting soil? Like miracle gro organic choice? I've used that before to plant stuff in like flower pots and it lacks those little fertilizer balls and… Continue

Added by Brandon Everett on December 2, 2012 at 11:27am — 3 Comments

New filter for anyone out here who has a big tank but wants a sponge filter (Dustin)

The "hamburger Matten Filter" is a filter from Germany that is easy to DIY. Check it out

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/a-basic-guide-to-the-hamburger-mattenfilter/

Let me know what you think!

Added by Tyler Musialek on December 1, 2012 at 6:08pm — 4 Comments