Recent content by AJ_117

I recently purchased a Finnex Planted+ 24/7 (CRV version) and I am honestly a little underwhelmed by it. It is less bright than my original Planted+ (non 24/7 version aka version 1) and though the custom colors are interesting it is a niche i'm not likely to use often. I want to return it but...

I'm doing the DSM in one of my tanks and noticed a bunch of small flies flying around in there and some holes in the leaves of my plants. How do I treat this without flooding the tank? I'd like to leave that as a last resort as to allow the other plants to grow a little more first

Yes, I am covering it with cling wrap and have a 1in x 1in hole open in the back. I've added ludwigia and rotala to grow emersed in there too

I am starting the DSM in my 29 gallon tank, and had a few questions; The first is relating to the humidity level, I am misting the substrate and tank a lot but the substrate (flourite black sand) does not seem to stay moist, it keeps getting dried out. Should I dump like a gallon or two of...

I'm looking on Amazon for a powered gravel vacuum, most are inexpensive but look cheaply made. I'd prefer not to spend a lot of money on one but also get one that does its job well and will last

Where are you buying the Manzanita from? I was considering it for my own 29g also

I actually did not see any of the redmoor or spiderwoof on there but I'll keep looking, thank you for the advice

I'm trying to decide on a centerpiece for my 29g that I'll be rescaping. I plan on emptying it and doing the DSM to carpet and grow plants and wanted some opinions on what would be more aesthetically pleasing. The substrate will be Flourite black sand and and I will be planting fairly heavily...

Also, do you think Fluorite black sand is an acceptable substrate for this method or will it be too thick/compact for root growth?

I was actually looking into the the plastic tub idea! My only issue with that is I live near a police station and don't want to look like I'm doing anything illegal ? but I did have that as a legitimate plan for a while

I see, I don't babe a co2 system right now but when I "restart" the tank I may invest in one. If not that then dose excel for a while. I'll keep all this in mind, thank you again!

Thank you for the advice! Are there any plants that will carpet while emersed or is that better left to co2 injections? Also is there a set time I should grow them emersed or just until they've grown enough?

Hello all, I am currently rescaping my 29g with fluorite black sand and wondering what plants are best to grow emersed. I would just have the sand and a small amount of water in there to grow plants emersed until I move my fish back in. Is there any suggestions for this technique? Thank you in...

It kind of leaves me at an impasse because I would hate to get rid of him (either sell him to a LFS or give him to another aquarium owner) or keep him and take a gamble with the remaining fish. If I could upgrade the size of my tank I would but that's impossible at this point in time. There are...

I have a single angelfish in a 29g with about 8 pristella tetras and a juvenile BN pleco. I added the angel when it was considerably small and it has grown significantly over the past months. Is this problem due to space or is it agression due to feeding (this happens a lot when feeding but also...