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I have a fairly new 55g planted, its probably 3 months old or so. I recently started up some diy co2. Since then this algae has almost exploded. I think its staghorn, all I know is that its practilly growing before my eyes. I did a search and saw that on an old post Malkore suggested running the...

I have had a diy co2 system on my tank for over a week now. I have it bubbling into an upside down container that is suction cupped onto the side of my tank. It has been full and bubbling over this whole time yet my co2 is only about 3 or less ppm. Whats the reason it never rose. Does it take...

I have recently setup a 55g planted tank. Unfortunatly some of my new plants must have some hydras on it because now my glass has millions of them on it. I did a search on this site and saw that people had good results with Bausmans fish tonic. Is this readily avaliable? I also saw that people...

I am putting together a planted 55. For lighting I have a 130 watts of powercompacts. I never thought this tank would need co2 but I read something that made me wonder if it would. I do not want it and would like to do without it if I can. I would like to hear your opinions on this. Thanks, Chris

I am setting up a 55 planted tank. I cannot decide what fixture to use for the lighting. I would like to get away from the big "clunky box" that is on top of a lot of tanks. However I would use it if I had to. I saw some corallife power compact setup's that just perch over the tank on little...

I was given a 55g that was bought used from a petstore. I have no idea of the history on this tank and have no way to find it out. Because of this I want to make sure it's really clean before using it. I was thinking of using some bleachy water to sanitize it, this sound ok to everyone? Chris

Anybody here ever use rainwater for waterchanges? I once knew someone who swore by it, and his tanks always had super looking plants. Any farmer will tell you that rain grows plants much better than water from the tap, and that is what goes into "real" ponds and lakes after all. Any thoughts on...