Recent content by BGK

I have a 40 gallon hexagon tank. I have the bottom lined with a think layer of substrate and am using some fertilizers as well and my lighting is around 3 wpg. So, that being said, is it a must for me to have a DIY C02 system in my tank in order to have lush plant growth? I currently have an...

Thanks a ton guys. I am going to get my lights ordered today. I am setting up a new 44 Gallon Hex and re-doing my 48 G Bowfront. I am going to take some pics of the process and post them to the site for comments etc. BGK

I have a 48 Gallon planted tank and need to change out my bulbs. I am having a hard time finding PC 96W 34' Straight Pin bulbs. I was trying to find a 6700 and a 10000 to use but I can't seem to find the 10's. Do you guys think it would be ok to use 2 of the 6700's and do you think my...

I went the diy route for co2 and accidentally knocked the bottle over and didn't realize it until the following morning. The tank looked super cloudy and I found high dangerously high levels of nitrates in the water. I have changed out almost the entire tank and the water is still cloudy with...

I have a 46 gallon tank and he seems to have plenty of room etc. I am going to take your tips on the baster method for blood worms. Thanks for the tips!

Great! Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try the baster method to see if it works. I was worried that my Mollies etc. would eat them before they got to the bottom of the tank.

I have a ghost knife and he seems to be doing very well. I feed him a few shrimp pellets throught the week and he likes flakes too. I read that they really like frozen brine shrimp and frozen blood worms. I bought some but they don't fall to the bottom for him to feed on. Is there a method...

I love my Ghost Knife. He is by far the most interesting fish that I have had up to this point. You will want to make him some caves or other places he can hide. He likes to feel like he is in something. You can also buy a Ghost House. I just picked one up from Big Al's for 5 bucks. You...

Very sorry to hear about pinchy... I know I would be devastated if I lost my Ghost Knife... You should do it again though.. It will be worth your time and effort.

My water is on the hard side as well and I have noticed that my plants aren't doing very well. Can hard water have a negative impact on your plants?