Recent content by blairgerman

For me, A few days in a quarantine tank with algaefix will clear any algae (of most types) and snails as well. Also gives time to keep an eye for other oddities. Then introduce to properly balanced tank. There are those who keep a completely algae sterile tank, not me, but just a different...

Oh yeah, I missed that you were running a fluval. I had the exact same problem with my 206, a filter that served me very well for like 15 years. I was going to try these adapters out that other folks said would do the job. Does your output have a duck bill fitting on it like this? Perhaps that...

It's true, no need to get too extravagant with this stuff, but I should note - the mc122 is a super help in maintaining consistent co2 levels, I saw a post from you on another thread about how too maintain levels... meant to follow up. OP I used an ista brand paintball regulator with integrated...

There were some good starter co2 equipment ideas in this thread. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356758 I now run a GLA regulator on a 20lb tank with a Milwaukee mc122 controller and a ista reactor, but I found paintball setups a great place to start. If it's a small tank...

I like my max mix reactor ($17), but if you don't have space an inline diffuser may work in less space. If I were going inline I'd use this glass one, but this plastic one is smaller, and I've heard good things about it. You may find you lose co2 if you feed bubbles to your intake as chemical...

Sure :) For sharing pics, I usually upload it to a photo hosting site and then copy the link into my post using the "insert image" button. Or, use the Aquarium Advice app from Google play / app store to share a pic directly from cell phone. You may have already tried that, but that's what works...

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....Nice!

I always considered eco to be more of a lava rock (basalt) makeup and the others like aquasoil to be clay based. But I suppose it's hard to tell. Always wanted to try Tahitian Moon Sand. Sands do look nice.

An alternative whole tank treatment is AlgaeFix which I have found very effective with no side effects. Not good for shrimp / snails.

found couple months back, the 200ct doesn't pull up on search for osmo, but for "aquarium root tabs". Folks on other forum give thumbs up for this product / seller... haven't ordered personally.

Just in case you are short on time... 200 osmo tabs $12 shipped. https://www.amazon.com/Root-Tabs-Count-Gelatin-Capsules/dp/B00WS6EC1M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1491433355&sr=8-6&keywords=aquarium+root+tabs

Can't really tell, but I always use this guide. Hope that helps. http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/all.php

You may find that it gives you better color, brings out tropical fish colors. I used these when I had fluorescent fixtures. You will also find these type of bulbs at big box pet stores and I've seen aquatic bulbs at H Depot as well. You may want to verify that it's a t8 bulb...

Wow, it looks like ADA! Very cool. ...so at 2 inch eco,1 inch soil, do roots tend to find their way through the eco to the soil and then spread? I'd love to go walstad next tank. Ppl seem to love it.