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I have finally gotten rid of my algae problem by reading this forum and adding the correct amount of ferts...or so I think. My anacharis seems to be developing red tips and my Radican Marble is growing new leaves but there seems to be a reddish tint to them.
Is this a sign of...
I am having the same problem right now with my Emperor 400... :roll: ...when i press down on the intake it gets less quiet but when i let up it starts up again. It didnt used to do this...I took it apart and cleaned it because of an unfortunate fluorite red incident... :oops: . I have tried to...
Thanks for the replies...I have purchased some nutrients, KSO4 being one of them and I have read that potassium test kits are unreliable. I have read that the best way is to find out how much of each nutrient is in the tap water and then dose accordingly. I guess an assumption of 1 ppm would not...
Hello,
I have reviewed my local water report and did not see an entry for potassium content. Does this mean that the water has no potassium? Is potassium abundant in tap water and, if so, what is a "normal" amount ppm in tap water...
:lol: :lol: :lol: .........very funny.....is letting them swim in the tank until their last breath considered inhumane or dangerous to the other inhabitants?
:lol: :lol: :lol: .........very funny.....is letting them swim in the tank until their last breath considered inhumane or dangerous to the other inhabitants?
Greeting all!
I have read the various opinions about how much to rinse fluorite red before using it. Is there a general consensus that thoroughly washing fluorite will not make it just an expensive bag of regular gravel? Will it retain any of the stuff that makes it beneficial for plant growth...
Is there a such thing as exposing fish to too much oxygen? I know that plants provide natural aeration but I also have a powerhead. I have gotten in to the habit of turning on the powerhead when the lights are turned off because I know that plants consume oxygen at night. Is it detrimental to...
Thank you for the welcome Tank Girl. I wanted a new hobby and decided on Aquaria. I am officially hooked and finding out that there is a lot to learn! I have been lurking for about 2 months and have found very useful advice in this forum regarding lighting (just got my second 55W kits from...
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum but i have what may be a silly question to some. (dont let the name fool you, i am fairly new to the aquarium world). My elodea seem to be growing what looks like strands from the new leaves. I was wondering if this is a good thing. Are these root...