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The new Super Flora and Tropic bulbs are awesome. The old Aqua Flora and Midday were great but I truly love these new bulbs. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Currently using pressurized CO2 with PH controller and carbon doser regulator. ( it measures bubbles per second and additional valve to change bubble size) KH-6 PH controller set to 6.8 .5 per bubble and 8psi bubble size Assuming my PH controller is calibrated (which it is), KH is stable, no...

I've experienced an economic hardship and need to sell everything. Although my aquarium overhead is minimal now I cannot afford to spend another dime. I'm not looking to sell off individual pieces. I want to sell everything to one person and that person can do as they wish. I'm currently...

I've been running CO2 with an external inline system through my fluval G6. My results have been astonishing....BUT, my output flow levels are lowered substantially. I also run a fluval 406. Last week my CO2 ran out and I couldn't replace for 5 days. The PH fluctuation didn't have the...

I keep getting an error msg saying I've exceeded my quota. I haven't posted pics for a while and have deleted a majority of posts that contained photos.

All of a sudden I cannot post pics. I'm getting an error msg saying I've exceeded my quota. Can someone please advise?

Telanthera leaves taking a morning stretch. Look how beautiful the underside of these leaves are.

IKEA led strip for night viewing. It's the full color wheel from white to red. The pictures of the red and blue doesn't do it justice. It's just enough light to bring out my nocturnal catfish. There's a dial to adjust any color choice.

I fought a major algae bloom for 3 months. I had an imbalance of light, co2 and ferts. With some patience and help from AA, I can now truly enjoy my tank and hobby once again. I almost threw in the towel. It's been a long road from a brackish tank to a hi tech heavily planted tank. Thanks...

Does a lot of light get diffused from surface film?

I've waited a long time to get things in balance (3 months) ie lighting, co2 and ferts What a joy. Thought I'd share. Don't give up hope. Patience is a virtueATTACH]223203[/ATTACH]

I'm using 4 bulbs: 2- 6000k midday 1- 5000k aquaflora 1- 10,000k What's a good combination front to back? I'm using the 10,000k because I like a slightly whiter look.

Please advise where I can find the best check valve. Prefer- brass or stainless steel if there is such a thing.

Per EI dosing my 90gal I should be dosing 1/2 tsp 3x/week. 1/4 tsp on the lean end. Either way, my phosphates are off the charts. I understand it's estimated. ****Is there anyone out there not dosing KH2PO4?***** Ive been able to get phosphates down to .25-.5 and with 1/8 tsp it's...

The replacement water 45gal is ph7.2 kh5 Once the water change is complete ph is 6.9 Is there residual CO2 that gives me the 6.9 reading? I'm thinking I know the answer but wanted a second opinion. Thanks in advance

90gallon Pressurized co 2 w/ ph controller (kh5 ph set to 6.6), drop checker is green Fluval G6 with external diffuser built in 4x54w t5ho (6hr photo period) EI dosing 42 gallon weekly/wc My tank still appears to have an algae bloom. When I do my wc the tanks stays clear for only one day...

Can i add dry ferts through my HOB filter? It seems very convenient for me.

Battling a severe algae bloom. Bought a diatom filter and hope is restored. Now I can see my tank to assess the situation. Co2 Kh 5 Ph set to 6.8 also have drop checker 4 x 54w t5ho All tests look good Basically starting over EI dosing based on 100gal Give me a week for an update or...

CO2 w/ ph controller, inline diffusion 4 x 54w t5ho EI dosing Eco complete n Florite Fluval G6 Emperor 400 w/ DIY damper Nano circulation fan 50% wc weekly Kh 5 Ph set to 6.8 Nitrate, nitrite, ammonia all good. Phosphates- 1.0 maybe 1.5 Substrate, ferts and co2 are 2 months old. Filtration...

Tank is relatively new. Everything is new other than 50% cycled water and g nodes(bacteria). I've disturbed my substrate and something else is imbalanced that caused an algae bloom. My phosphates are slightly higher than I'd like but everything else checks out. Right now I'm not getting...

Will Vals melt with peroxide dip/spot treatment?

Unless it's just coincidence but while watching tv tonight i've observed that my co2 is still running. I do understand the concept of a ph set point and controller to keep co2 / ph levels stable. What I'm not understanding is that I thought ph rises during lights on (photosynthesis) and lowers...

So my drop checker has arrived. It says to wait several hours to bring to equilibrium. My question is: Do I do anything to the drop checker during weekly wc? Thanks

Are 4 t5ho too much light for a 90 gallon? Lights are 1/2" above the glass. Using co2 and EI dosing. I thought I saw a thread or chart that may put me in very high light. I'm trying carpet plants and thinking I need 4 bulbs instead of 3.

So I thought my HC was taking hold once I donated my 24 Ember Tetras that were nibbling and up rooting the HC. I come home from work and see half of it floating. I found another culprit and my HC demise. Trumpet snails! I forgot I had these in my tank to help aerate my substrate...