In the beginning...*Update* 9/20/06 - Page 3 - Aquarium Advice

**An t-iasg** · 09-11-2006, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jchillin

I screwed up my KNO3 dry mix and have been dosing warm water.

Oh no! I hope you get it figured out! I was in a hurry the other day and I mixed up my ferts. I wanted to add 2.5 ml of nitrate and instead I picked up the phosphate!!! Instead of wasting more nitrate to balance it out, I did a 50% water change and then a 25% three days later. I think I've dodged the bullet, lol!

About that lovely blue gravel - LOL - a few months ago, I removed my Estes gravel and put in Eco Complete. Although it was two 5-gallon tanks, with no fish in them at the time, it was still a pain!

mr funktastic · 09-11-2006, 11:22 AM

i did a total swap out of my 20 gal and 2 5 gal tanks and i didnt find it to be that bad.it was a bit of a hassle and took some time but wow was it ever worht it. i actually had the exact same blue gravel that u have.... i know what blue gravel right lol... and i swapped for eco and made my tank look sooo much better. i am sure u will make the move eventually JC untill then we will all just have to keep pushing you towards the higher light lol

Jchillin · 09-11-2006, 11:47 AM

So, does anyone want to come over and do battle with a 75 gal? I have given doing it a lot of thought and I dread trying to accomplish that task.

In the meantime, I'm trying a revoluntionary dosing regimen of Excel combined with my CSM+B. Process began yesterday and hopefully it will address the BBA issue.

mr funktastic · 09-11-2006, 01:32 PM

good luck with it JC i hope the dosing works. for a few bucks i would be willing to rip down and re assemble your whole tank lol to bad i dont leve anywhere even close to u.

Jchillin · 09-11-2006, 04:26 PM

Don't tempt me. I just checked travel fares from Alliston, Ontario to New York. Quite within reason.

mr funktastic · 09-11-2006, 04:35 PM

lol i have actually been debating starting an aquarium maintence buisness in my area. some one i know offered me 200 dollars to clean her 125. just clean it lol like wipe off any algea and clean the cannister and do a water change. she has a python so it would be easy. 30 min tops lol. and then offered me another 150 to set up her 90 gal tank she has. just put in gravel, decorations, filter and water!!!

Jchillin · 09-20-2006, 08:44 PM

Just thought I'd post a pic of what the advice given has resulted in...thanks guys. The BBA is also in remission.

(This is a closeup...sorry):

and the full shot:

rich311k · 09-20-2006, 08:45 PM

That tank just keeps getting better. Nice job, Bill.

Glenc · 09-20-2006, 11:49 PM

That is a beautiful tank. Love the different shades of green, layout, everything. Beautiful

sherry · 09-21-2006, 12:50 AM

great job!!!!

09-11-2006, 11:47 AM	#23
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	So, does anyone want to come over and do battle with a 75 gal? I have given doing it a lot of thought and I dread trying to accomplish that task. In the meantime, I'm trying a revoluntionary dosing regimen of Excel combined with my CSM+B. Process began yesterday and hopefully it will address the BBA issue. __________________ _________________________________

09-11-2006, 04:26 PM	#25
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Don't tempt me. I just checked travel fares from Alliston, Ontario to New York. Quite within reason. __________________ _________________________________

09-20-2006, 08:44 PM	#27
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Just thought I'd post a pic of what the advice given has resulted in...thanks guys. The BBA is also in remission. (This is a closeup...sorry): and the full shot: __________________ _________________________________

09-20-2006, 11:49 PM	#29
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,075	That is a beautiful tank. Love the different shades of green, layout, everything. Beautiful __________________ 125 gallon, Crypt green gecko, Crypt undulata "broad leaf" Lobelia cardinalis small and large form. H.corymbosa "compact" Crypt parva, Downoi, Bacopa. 2x 150 Wt 10000k HQI Metal Halide, 2x 65 Wt 6700k-Colourmax

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09-11-2006, 11:22 AM	#22
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	i did a total swap out of my 20 gal and 2 5 gal tanks and i didnt find it to be that bad.it was a bit of a hassle and took some time but wow was it ever worht it. i actually had the exact same blue gravel that u have.... i know what blue gravel right lol... and i swapped for eco and made my tank look sooo much better. i am sure u will make the move eventually JC untill then we will all just have to keep pushing you towards the higher light lol

09-11-2006, 01:32 PM	#24
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	good luck with it JC i hope the dosing works. for a few bucks i would be willing to rip down and re assemble your whole tank lol to bad i dont leve anywhere even close to u.

09-11-2006, 04:35 PM	#26
mr funktastic Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: alliston, ON Posts: 2,220 Images: 17	lol i have actually been debating starting an aquarium maintence buisness in my area. some one i know offered me 200 dollars to clean her 125. just clean it lol like wipe off any algea and clean the cannister and do a water change. she has a python so it would be easy. 30 min tops lol. and then offered me another 150 to set up her 90 gal tank she has. just put in gravel, decorations, filter and water!!!

09-20-2006, 08:45 PM	#28
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	That tank just keeps getting better. Nice job, Bill.

09-21-2006, 12:50 AM	#30
sherry Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new york city Posts: 539 Images: 2	great job!!!!

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