Recent content by girlychris

i saw this setup and it is nice, just kinda expensive. I haven't done the math, but it is probably a good deal...how does the green thing work? is it the ph controller? do i need that?

should the reactor be placed far away from the filter? or does it matter?

do you have any suggestions for a reactor...and whats the difference between a reactor and a diffuser? can i use one of those glass diffusers on a 55 gal?

oooo oooo....i like how that is all one unit!! Thanks =)

Hello all! I am new to the forum and planted tanks in general...I have a quick question for whoever is inclined to help me. I recently got a 55 gal tank and put 108 watts over it. i just got my first shipment of plants and know that CO2 is going to be in my future. I have been trying to...

thanks!

Thanks! I am having sort of a problem with that too. Whenever I try to research them on the web, articles about invasive species keep coming up and not many good ones about actual native plants. I know some of the universities keep databases and such, but I may just have to buy a field guide...

sounds good

Hello! My name is Christina. I have recently aquired a 55 gallon tank that I am going to attempt to turn into a 'planted' tank. I want to try to use plants and fish that are native to my area of the country. (I live in Indiana) I have been doing alot of research on the tank prior to each...