Recent content by mwampoki

All, I have a question related to filtration in a tank that is using some form of CO2 gas injection whether it is pressurized or DIY. If the tank is planted only, meaning it has no livestock, filtration is not really necessary; however, if livestock is present, depending on the stock level...

+1 on the BBA in the hairgrass. I have been fighting an infestation in my tank. Found out that I was putting in too much in terms of ferts. Ease into your lighting and fert schedule until you find out what makes your tank happy. I had to peroxide the crap out of my tank to get the BBA under...

What did you put on your tree to attach the moss? It is hard to tell from the pics on the first page. Looks like some kind of plastic mesh? That is the best way to attach moss I have seen. I have always just tied it to the branches or rocks and then you always have to mess with it not...

Assuming that your iron solution is indeed 10 % by volume and not by mass, your initial post was correct in the way that you figured it. If your solution is 10 % by mass, Aqua_Chem is correct it really depends on which way your solution was made. If it was made 10% by mass, you would need to...

I have a similar problem with BBA and had the same question. I am making the assumption that we are talking about the drug store 3% H2O2 and not a more concentrated variant for the dosages recommended? At the recommended 2mL/gal what is the hazard level for tank animals, fish, inverts, etc...

I will be following along. I am also trying to get hair grass to carpet. I can get it to grow fine, but I am really fighting what I think is BBA on my plants. Be interested to see how yours goes.

I am currently running a native tank with bluegill. I have a crayfish that I caught in the same local body of water where I got the bluegill from and haven't had issues with it. I am currently running a 45 gallon with 4-5 amazon swords, and I have never had the crayfish touch my plants...

+1 on drilling a smaller hole and pulling your airline through it. That is what I have done with all of mine and don't have any leaks either.

How is your CO2 working out. A couple of days ago you said it had stopped bubbling. Did it start again?

The recipe that I use for CO2 per 2 L bottle: 2 cups white sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp regular bakers yeast (not quick rise) Dissolve the sugar, baking soda in 1 - 1.5 L of warm ~ 100 °F water (warm tap water is fine) dissolve the yeast in about a cup of warm water (same temp) mix all...

Awesome setup! I have been thinking of doing something similar since the strawberries seem to be growing and I haven't noticed any ill affects on the fish in the tank. What are you using for lighting? I have always had veggies that I grow indoors under artificial lighting get really long and...

Do you have to worry about damaging the plants since hot glue can be pretty hot?

Not sure if this would be the right place to post, but since my question involves a FW fish tank and plants I thought I would give it a go. I have been growing two strawberry plants hydroponically for a couple of months off of my 45 gallon tank. I was wondering if other people had experimented...

I have been using a PVC counter current reactor that is described in multiple locations on in the forums and it has done an incredible job in helping my plants grow. I currently have it hooked up to a Maxi-jet 600 since I don't have a canister filter. I have been growing out DHG and a couple...

Definitely, you shouldn't have problems with your set up. Looking forward to seeing your plants!