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I installed a pressurized CO2 system 3 months ago. I have a 5lb tank, ph controller, aqua medic 1000 reactor, bubble counter and solenoid. I returned home from a 1 week vacation. Before I left I thought I had double checked everything with the 55g tank. Obviously I failed to make sure that...

I have a 55g planted tank with pressurized CO2. My tank is 3 months old. Now that I have my plants and CO2 what should I be testing the water for? I am dosing micronutrients, phosphate, and potassium. Should I also add nitrogen? I think at this point I should start testing the water so I...

I just received 2 - Tiger Lotus, Red (Nymphaea zenkeri) bulbs in the mail. Which end is up when I plant them. Do they get planted completely in the gravel? I know I should be asking the vendor but this is the weekend and I probably would not get a reply for several days. For now I just have...

The Eheim 2026 Canister Filter comes with two filter pads. A course pad at the bottom and a fine pad at the top. Whenever I clean my filter I rinse the course pad with clean water and replace it. Lately I have been using filter floss instead of the fine filter pad. Since Eheim only sells 1...

55g planted tank 2 x 65 pc lighting Pressurized CO2 with ph controller I have had my CO2 up and running for a week. Things seem to working well. The ph is constant 7.0-7.2. How do I start testing to see what nutrients, trace elements or fertilizer I need to start using. Thanks

Any suggestions on an easy to grow ground cover? As an experiment I placed some babies from a household spider plant in my tank. After a week things seem to be ok. Did I do something stupid?

What is the best fish to keep hair algae under control. I believe it is hair algae as it looks like hair. I is primarily on the edges of my plants.

Snails, where do they come from? I noticed one snail in my 55g a few days ago. This morning I counted three. I purchased some plants online and at my LFS. Did they hitchhike a ride on the plants? Will they multiply? Should I take them out and deep 6 them, or just let them be?

Does anyone have the url for Milwaulkee CO2 regulator and ph controller website? I need to contact customer service in regards to fine tuning a Milwaulkee regulator.

I have been trying to fine tune my CO2 for the past couple of days. I have pressurized CO2, Milwaulkee Regulator with Solenoid, and Milwaulkee SMS122 ph controller. If I adjust the valve and needle valve to get 2 bubbles a second everything works fine until the ph controller turns off the CO2...

Just curious, how many aquarists use a GFCI for your own safety and a Surge Arrestor for your equipment's safety?

I recently posted a message concerning AquariumPlants.com. Well, I received my order today. Right now I feel like a puppy with his tail between his legs. One of the items I ordered was dwarf hairgrass. The hairgrass I received was the same size and quality that I bought from my LFS but half...

AguariumPlants.com Has anyone ordered from AquariumPlants. com? If so, what was your experience?

I am finishing up my installation of a CO2 Injection System. Milwaulkee Regulator Milwaulkee SMS 122 ph controller Aqua Medic 1000 Reactor 1) What "Bubble Count" should I adjust my needle valve for? 2) When calibrating the ph controller should I float the solution in the package in the tank...

I am 2 - 3 months away from starting my first FOWLR Tank. I am beginning to understand the concept of a sump, skimmer, and overflow. What I am still confused about is why you do not want bubbles to go into a SW tank? My experience with fresh water was bubbles are great with a fish only...

Where should I look to find a place locally to have a CO2 tank refilled?

Has anyone built a moon light for a 55g freshwater tank? I recently purchased a moon light online but it only illuminates 20% of the tank. I really would like to build one to keep from spending $60 to buy 4 more.

I have ordered all components online for my CO2 injection system. Once my system is up and running how do I determine what ph I should set my ph controller at? This is my first time experience with CO2. Thanks for any, and all advice.

I a new aquarist. I have seen a "Moon LIght" by Coralife for sale at a online vendor. What purpose will this light have in a freshwater tank? Should one light be used in a 55g or multiple lights to try to illuminate the entire tank. Thanks for any help, A Newbie