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  1. Loach23

    Algae problem

    I recently added 2 strips of led lights to my canopy lighting (ECOXOTIC stunners 24") I had 1 all blue and I combo 8000k/445nm. I had originally only had 4 t5 lights over my 29g I also added an extra circulation pump. So I was using the blue 445nm at night as a moon light and running the combo...
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    Brown fuzzy algae

    I recently added 2 strips of led lights to my canopy lighting (ECOXOTIC stunners 24") I had 1 all blue and I combo 8000k/445nm. I had originally only had 4 t5 lights over my 29g I also added an extra circulation pump. So I was using the blue 445nm at night as a moon light and running the combo...
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    Ecoxotic stunner strips led lights

    I'm about to purchase 2 12w 24" stunner strips to add to my 29g reef tank. I have 4 t5 running right now on it I'm gonna add 1 445 royal blue 24" stunner and 8000k 24" stunner has anyone used these how are they and am I actually upgrading will I get a better par output and light output overall...
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    Corals and light problem

    I recently picked up a bunch of corals off a buddy of mine some polyps shrooms zeyna tree star polyps and anemone. As I was putting them in I bumped into the light I had and it fell into the tank and now I have no lights. I have a shop light over them but its weak. I just ordered new lights but...
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    Brown algea problem

    Ok my tank has been up and running for almost 2 months and I have brown algea everywhere on the LR, sand, very little on the glass. In a 20g tank tall. I used all LR no base rock about 20-30lbs. I was using tap water no I just ordered a ro/di 100gpd portable unit for $70 on eBay didn't get it...
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    How many people go fishing?

    And do you keep or release
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    Fiji live cured rock from petco

    Has anyone ever bought this rock before. What's your insight?
  8. Loach23

    Ordering new t5 lights 6700k or 10000k for plants

    Which do you recommend is better 2 6700k or 2 10000k bulbs
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    5.5 gallon sw nano build

    So I had a 5.5g sitting around and well might as well start a mini reef. Bought 4lb live rock, live sand and start the cycle here is where I am at. I'm using the filter for circulation only. And a 15w coral cfl bulb. With a 100w heater.
  10. Loach23

    Faded color

    Can someone tell me if this is anything unnormal. I recently got this clown loach from someone and noticed his fin and stripe are faded he doesn't flash on anything and is active. Could it just be a discoloration here's a pic
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    Aquatic magic on ebay

    Has anyone bought any plants from them. On eBay
  12. Loach23

    Clay.

    When adding clay to dirt substrate can you use any type of Clay. Say like crayola air dry clay. Or is their a specific type to use?
  13. Loach23

    Start of my planted tank.. How far will i go. LoL

    I got inspired by another post by MFD... And what could I say but to start trying it out myself. While he has gone all high end products, im gonna try the other aspect. How well can my tank do with all DIY projects. So here goes: I ripped apart my 60 gallon and started fresh with design. So...
  14. Loach23

    Minerilized top soil. As substrate

    Ok I'm looking to do a top soil substrate for a planted tank I cant afford to buy 10 bags of Eco complete at $35 a bag. I want this. Help me out. I read a article where a guy uses top soil soaks it then let's it dry and repeats this process a few times then adds clay and gravel on top. What do u...
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    Cycle question with cycled decor and filter

    Ok I'm upgrading from my 55 to a 120 gallon. Right now I have two emperor 400 on the 55.. So I'm rated at 800 gph With the 2. I'm going to use them both on the 120. If I use the filters, rocks, driftwood, and gravel from my established 55 how long will it take for the 120 to cycle. I assume a...
  16. Loach23

    Wanted: Any discus breeders in ct tri-sate area

    I would like to get a pair male female Sent from my iPad using Aquarium
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    Some Fish scratching and some look like their choking

    While I was testing my water levels which came back good. I noticed some fish rubbing and scratching on stuff. And 2 of my loaches where sitting still looking like they where choking at the bottom of the tank. 1 loach eyes looked like it was popping out I have 5 loaches and only 2 where doing...
  18. Loach23

    Lighting ballast

    Does anyone know if their is a certain type of ballast for at a t8 or t12 or t5 ballast that is used. Or are they all the same Sent from my iPad using Aquarium
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    Cycle help

    Ok so I got really into this and have gone way overboard. It all started with a 5.5gal tank with a pair of plat. Then within a month maybe 3 weeks jumped to a 29 gal kit I got a petco that was on sale for $55 bucks. Can't go wrong. So I added a shrimp some zebra loaches, 2 Molly. 3 angels 2...
  20. Loach23

    Diy wet dry trickle filter

    I wanted to make a trickle filter for a 55 gal tank.. What size tank should I use will a 10 gallon be good enough? Or too small? What size pump should I use? Thanks for the help Sent from my iPad using Aquarium
  21. Loach23

    Want to add more fish what should i add

    Hey everyone I currently have a 55 gal tank that I upgraded from a 29gal. I have 2 clown loaches, 3 zebra loaches, 2 striped Cory, 1 spotted Cory, 3 angelfish, 4 platties, 1 bamboo shrimp. I want to add a few more but not you average neons and dinnos any suggestions. Would like to be a little...
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