Recent content by Rush03

This seems silly for me just to ask, but my glofish is has a considerably large stomach. I have another glofish and the overweight one is atleast 25% bigger. I believe this fish are sterile so being pregnant is out. I tried quarantining the fish to better control how much it can eat to no...

I've read about people having success using Miracle Gro Organic Choice soil. I have yet to try it though.

From what I read, it seems as long as you can keep the co2 flow to a consistent rate it should be safe. The only issue would probably be a Ph crash from too much co2 into a tank.

It means the diameter of the bulb is 5/8. HO means high output. I believe this translates to more lumens compared to a normal output. This means more light. Anubias will grow in low light. Try plantgeek.net and look in their low light section.

Strips are known to be much less accurate. A good API test kit would suit your needs well.

Not trying to scare you, but I believe I've read people claiming that having their tank on an unlevel surface caused a stress crack....and a big mess.

Are you are it's not larvae from a bug? I know mosquitos will put their babies in water, and they are transparent.

19W should be fine for low light plants. Depending on what you're trying to grow, I would buy a double strip fixture; let's you grow more. And yes, look into T5HO lighting.

Good to hear. Do you know of any references I might look at to get started?

Yeah, I thought most commercially raised plants were grown above water. Not sure though.

I was wondering if putting plants such as anubias in a pot with organic soil and sticking it on a window sill would allow it grow? My other concern would be if the rhizome could be placed under the dirt. Thanks!

I'm having the same problem! Water changes seem to be a temporary help. My water clarity is starting to worsen as well.

What's your lighting and tank size? Do you use ferts?

Use this chart :) I did not create this, I found it here but just saved it for quick reference. Also, try to avoid the WPG "rule" when using HO's; it's not very accurate.

I don't think you can add silicone on existing silicone since it won't stick. Pictures might be a helpful addition p this thread though.