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  1. simplicitysarah

    Additional light options for my 55 planted

    I have a finnex fugeray on my 55 gal.. I have mostly low light plants but am not getting much growth. I dose glut and pps-pro. Should I had another light fixture!? :hide: Looking for advice whether I should increase lighting? Was looking at ray2 or a T5 or t5ho., but then I wonder if that would...
  2. simplicitysarah

    JUST discovered a slow leak :( :(

    help!!! bottom corner of my 55 is wet.. I thought it was from doing a WC this morning.. It is right at corner of tank, and if you put towel on water, its comes right back.. what do i do? do i have to empty it entirely? All i have set up right now is a 10 gal beside my 55gal..
  3. simplicitysarah

    Fav facebook fish groups?!

    Have you found some fish groups on facebook you like?! I like fish geeks. from that I've stumbled on a couple others
  4. simplicitysarah

    direction to point spray bar?!?

    is there a right or wrong answer to this?! it's a planted tank and i have a power head.. this is my first canister so I wasn't sure about direction of flow for either! thanks!
  5. simplicitysarah

    need a UV 9W light replacement..

    I am looking in ebay and amazon for these and alot say they are for nails. does it matter which one I buy, as long as it's the right watt?
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    first aquarium mishap!

    well I've been lucky to have no accident with my 55gal! I remember as a kid, my sister over flowed her tank onto the hardwood floor... well somehow I messed up disconnecting my canister for first time!!! WATER EVERYWHERE!! ooh I'm sure I looked hysterical!! I was running for towels, couldn't...
  7. simplicitysarah

    setting up sunsun canister right now and need help!

    I am setting up my new sunsun 404b and would love some help!! I have everything set up and when I push the blue button nothing happens!! 0 are my hoses too long? I've already cut them once! thanks!
  8. simplicitysarah

    Advice on snails!

    I want snails but not sure what kind!! I don't want them to take over I have a 55gal planted community tank! Also my lfs doesn't have any snail.. any recommendations online? thanks!
  9. simplicitysarah

    Is your tank covered?

    getting new light for tank..deciding to buy glass lid for it to cover or not to cover :D
  10. simplicitysarah

    Taking the plunge! Ready for PPS-Pro

    Hi! I'm looking to start PPS-Pro! Hoping to get everything this weekend! So I'd love everyone's help!! I can't find the thread that I once found about it! I am getting 3 1000ml bottles.. i am going to make three mixtures right? I'm also taking plunge with glut! do i dilute it? Don't i put it...
  11. simplicitysarah

    Wanted: Koralia Nano 425

    any one looking to sell a Koralia Nano 425?
  12. simplicitysarah

    Crazy fish dreams!

    I think it's funny that I am having CRAZY fish dreams nightly!!! they aren't cutesy dreams either!! haha they are attaching my bed! Giant pleco trying to escape a tank! I could go on and on!! Haha! I guess all the research on my new 55gal are affecting my subconscious!! Have a great weekend...
  13. simplicitysarah

    another ich question

    I added on sat, 9 black neons tetras and 3 corys... ich attached all the neons and lfs gave me some meds, I raised temp to 80..but now I have 1 neon(not looking good) .. so far my corys are ok.. how long should I keep temp up? would my cory have it by now? how do u know when it's ok to add...
  14. simplicitysarah

    what happened to my cycle :(

    i am 3.5 weeks into my fishless cycle.. so normally this is what my reading have been (api master kit) pH 8-8.2 amm-0-.25 nitrite 5 nitrate 10-20 friday pH starts to get around 7.4-7.6, I do a PWC on sat. added 12 new plants, dosed with prime, and put flourish & excel in for plants a dosed tank...
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    name these plants please!

    Would appreciate if you could help me name!
  16. simplicitysarah

    When is WC needed in a fishless cycle

    Hi! I am 1week into a fishless cycle in my 55 gals! I am using pure ammonia to dose to 4ppm. Yesterday's numbers: pH 7.6 high pH 8.2 ammonia .25 Nitrite 5 nitrate 80-160 when do i know i need to do a water change or do i keep dosing ammonia until nitrites lower? Thanks for your help!!
  17. simplicitysarah

    My 55 planted build!!

    Im so excited to finally get started!!! With lots of research and everyone's help from AA, my journey begins!!!!!!! My last tank was 30gal, years ago.. so i need to re learn to aquascape! :eek: I am doing a fishless cycle. I am doing low light plants and still deciding on fish. def want 1-2...
  18. simplicitysarah

    need alot of advice on filters/media

    I have 2 marineland bio wheels. So I guess I had it in my head I wanted to not use their cartridges that it comes with.. But I'm not finding anything another option to buy... How do you guys do it? I've heard good things about purigen, but not sure how it would go in filter! Any help or pics...
  19. simplicitysarah

    What's your fav online source to buy plants!

    Looking for everyone's favorite website!! :-)
  20. simplicitysarah

    agree or disagre with my stocking choices

    hello!!! so I have been doing all my research.. 55 gal.. want a low tech planted tank.. but love schooling fish it came with 2 marineland HOB when i bought it used.. we'll see how i like them while its cycling doing a Fish LESS cycle, I am buying(this weekend) eco complete and some low light...
  21. simplicitysarah

    firehead tetra

    Whats everyone's experience with firehead tetra(hemigrammus bleheri). The book I'm reading say they do best if in mature tank with soft water. So maybe not a good choice right after I cycle?
  22. simplicitysarah

    Advice on substrate

    I am trying to research best substrate for my 55gal set up... I know I want my tank to be planted (low lights) and community fish. Any help would be great!
  23. simplicitysarah

    advice- stocking 55gal

    need everyones expertise for stocking! i like the thought of a community tank, but also read about a species tank of all different tetras.. i thought about 1-2 angelfish. but my head is spinning!!!!! need some advice!! i want live plants and my fish to be colorful what i have seen that i like...
  24. simplicitysarah

    pwc with water softner??

    the new house we are buying has a water softner system. People who have a softner, do you use it or reg water. i would have to use an outside water. Just trying to do some research before i move
  25. simplicitysarah

    recommendations on filter systems

    What do u recommend for a 55 gallon? Brands & model u recommend? Brands or models to avoid!? Thanks in advance!!!!!
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