Recent content by mrdbdigital

Thanks for the response, JohnPaul. I've only seen the pictures of the flourites on websites, which have not shown a sizing scale for comparison purposes. How about the intensity of the black color? The pictures on the website that I looked at seemed to indicate the sand sized was a darker...

Can anyone here describe the relative particle size difference between regular Black Flourite substrate, and the Black Sand Flourite? And, are either or both suitable for not damaging catfish barbels? Thanks!

So what would you guys advise as to sizing power heads for a two plate (two tube) 90 gallon with additional HOB filters as well. What GPH should I try to draw through the UGF's?

Thanks for the information. I knew there must have been some sort of reason.

I'm getting back into the hobby after a long time without fish, and I was wondering what happened to freeze dried tubiflex worms as a food? I haven't seen them mentioned on any of the forums I've visited. I used to feed them a lot in the previous days. Did they go "out of fashion?"

Thanks, Artur!

Greetings All! I am building a custom stand for a 90 Gallon All-Glass brand aquarium which I have purchased, but don't currently have access to. Could someone here who has an All-Glass 90 gallon tank with black trim please take some measurements for me so I can complete my cabinet before I go...

I was under the impression that some were using the screw in type of CFL, but I think now that I just misunderstood, forgetting that there is more than one type of CFL bulb. :) Thanks for your advice. It will get me going in the correct direction! On a related matter, do you have any advice...

I'm planning a freshwater 90 gallon planted tank, and I've heard that some are doing this successfully using standard CFL bulbs from Home Depot or Lowe's in homemade fixtures. Anyone here have any experience with CFL bulbs for growing plants? What types, wattage, and how many for a 90 gallon...