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Thanks, ya I am hoping it is the springtail and not aphids!

It appears my tank has some new inhabitants. When I was doing a water change I noticed a tiny dot jump across the water a few times. After some close inspection I found this little guy It looks a bit like the springtail from What is that bug in my Aquarium? .:. Various small creatures that can...

Thanks for that link! I have been looking for something similar to that. I have actually been trying to find any of Takashi Amano's books, except they are really expensive on amazon. I redid the entire aquascape tonight, if I still like it in a few days I will put some more pictures up ;)

The biggest change would have to be the Water Hycanith, it's roots have easily doubled in size. I am just waiting to wake up to the entire tank being covered hehe. I ordered some Flourish last week which should arrive soon; it looks like the plants need it. The Cabomba seems to be turning...

Thanks! The Water Hyacinth is I believe considered a weed in the US. It grows really fast lol. But its waxy leaves are quite attractive. I have heard that this plant might even produce some interesting flowers. Fisheggs: I am realizing my tank just wouldn't be a good match for the SAE's. I...

Sorry its taken so long to reply, I have been rather busy lately! I received all of the equipment on Tuesday and I was able to set it up yesterday! :D The lights are freaking bright and the CO2 is running! Currently I don't have a CO2 diffuser; so in the mean time I am using a bamboo chop...

I'll have to start asking around then, maybe some of the stores will order some in!

Thanks for the replies guys, I have decided to cut Riccia out of the picture, sounds like a considerable amount of work to keep it respectable. I think I will go with the microswords, I quite like them. Thanks for mentioning the size of the amazon sword, I didn't realize they would get that...

Once again thanks fort, I really enjoy the lilaeopsis and from several of the tank logs that I have seen it seems to stay around longer than similar plants. I should have mentioned that my overall goal is to create a system that won't require constant attention or a high fert dosing regime. I...

Interesting I was unaware that diatoms fed on the silica. Is there anything I should do to get the diatom bloom over quickly? The sand has been in my tank for a few days now and I haven't noticed any algae growth at all. Im worried what will happen when my new lights arrive :/

After spending too much time on plantgeek, I created a new thread to figure out which plants to get. It can be found here. It's always fun to experiment, but I figured I only wanted to spend the money once ;).

I am just starting to look into plants for my aquarium now and am looking for a some opinions. After spending some time on plantgeek I updated my previous plant list to include a few more med-high/high light plants. I have no idea what combination of these I want to use, but I am starting to get...

Quick update: Alright the PFS is settled now and the corys certainly seem to love it. Also I placed an order last night, so I should have the new supplies in about a week! Main stuff ordered: Hagen Glo T5 (2x24W) Milwaukee Regulator w/Solenoid Seachem Flourish tabs I managed to find a 5lb...

Alright, im washing the apparently safe PFS now. It's way finer of a substrate than I was expecting. It feels like beach sand! Hope my corys like it :)

Awesome! Thank you for the reply Blueiz, I was looking for that kind of reassurance. I'll just make sure I rinse it thoroughly then, sorry for the alarm, that warning gave me a pretty good scare!

Normally had I seen those warnings I would have ran and never looked back. However PFS has been recommended A LOT and I am just hoping that warning doesn't apply to aquariums.

Alright I just picked up a bag of PFS, however there is a serious warning on the bag., that is honestly scary. So my question is, did I pick up the wrong bag of Pool Filter Sand? Is this still safe to put in my fish tank? Im just worried about my fish! If this is the same stuff that people have...

Wow, I just found a 40 pack of the Seachem root tabs for $25; 3-4 every 2 months, that's quite affordable. Alright now I just need to find everything. I will compile a list here before putting any orders through. Thanks to everyone for the phenomenal help so far! :D

Sorry it took me so long to respond, it's been a long day! Ive never heard of a meijers here, but I will for sure be asking around to see what places sell it. I can't believe how cheap that stuff is too, they charge way too much for substrate. Apparently there are a few people from around here...

PFS is sounding better and better. Did not think you would be able to vacuum it; definitely need to try and find a local dealer, thanks! As for the CO2 Drop checker, sweet. Those have quite an interesting look to them, unfortunately they are all out of stock and I can't find any of them with...

I also see you have it in your mbuna community. I was reading through your 150 journal earlier today, looking really good! Is it fairly reasonable to vacuum? Do you need to stir it or do the MTS do a sufficient job?

Alright, so for the CO2 drop checker, is Red Sea CO2 test kit sufficient? I have a timer already, I'm assuming I can put the solenoid on the same timer as the lights eh? So that just leaves me with tubing. For substrate I am currently using geosystem white sand, I can't remember exactly which...

Ah, yup I guess that definitely makes me a 20g tall, good to know. I was measuring the outside of the tank. That setup on rex looks really good, especially for the price. Except I don't have a canister filter, just a HOB; so I think the reactor is out until I get a canister. Im probably just...

I just got home so I was able to measure it, it's 16" from the base to the top, so maybe about 15-15.5" of water to the bottom (water stops about an inch from the top). Would that put my tank at slightly less than 20g?

I believe my tank is 16" High, but I can't verify that atm. I know its 12" Deep and 24" Long. On ebay I found the same system for 90$, which really isn't that much cheaper (especially after shipping and all). If I could find a decent PH monitor that might be worth it though! Have you heard...