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Previously on day 3 added 45ml of excel not 7ml Day 4 added 20 ml no new growth of staghorn is noticeable. How long should I keep overdosing? Or from now on just 5ml per 40 gal? -Drew

Day 3 of dosing excel, 60 percent water change, declorinator , and 7 ml of excel and trimmed some of my vals that had alot of staghorn on them.. I will keep up with the updates day by day.. Nothing has really changed.. Thanks again everyone and @rivercats ! Sent from my DROID RAZR using...

I started dosing excel 1ml per 10gal last night and did so again this morning. I just also had a spawn of swordtails overnight 3 or 4 that I've seen.. So maybe things are starting to look up? Maybe just a coincidence.. But should I dose the hydrogen peroxide and dose excel ? Sent from my DROID...

I am ordering some excel tomorrow I haven't dosed excel before.. I have flourish root tabs in the aquarium now -Drew

Has anyone had any experience with this light fixture.. I'm not for sure if you can set more than one timer for 1 light. The instructions are broken English haha T5 Quad 36" Timer Aquarium Light Strip Marine Reef Coral Cichlid 156W LED Fan HO | eBay -Drew

This is the algae I am dealing with.. Thank you so much everyone for your replies! -Drew

I just have root tabs by seachem I thought about buying some excel and see what that does for the algae.. What do you guys think Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I went to my local pet store and told them !y situation and they acted like the algea was caused by a overfeeding issue and recomended using a bio boost and a water declorinator which I already use on water changes and no food for 48 hrs does this sound right to you guys and gals? -Drew

I just recently decided to go towards a planted tank with various easy to grow plants. I upgraded my lighting to a Odyssey 154 watt 4 bulb unit with a timer actinic light on at 6am with white light till 2pm then white light till 845pm then led moonlight till midnight..darkness till six am and so...

I would try your local glass shop and take measurements and see what they quote you.. Prolly best bet.. -Drew

Thank you so much Andy! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

You are exactly right Ryan! Thanks again! -Drew

I am located in central Indiana.. -Drew

Thank you both for your responses! I'm on the lookout for not so common species so the pet stores will buy from me. That I think is going to be my biggest issue! What about shipping live fish.. I understand that overnighting something is never cheap but, should shipping be always avoided? -Drew

I'm looking for the dos and donts of breeding.. I'm looking to do this to sell to local pet shops.. What breeds are the better of the freshwater species to breed and make a little cash.. Thanks everyone Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I'm not actually sure about that.. I would think probably not since depending on wood it may affect your water quality. -Drew

Depending on where you live go to your nearest creek or reservoir and scan the banks. -Drew

It's soposedly a 55 gallon.. But it very well could be it's very deep.. I've looked all over for.a top and couldn't find one Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thank you I will give that a shot! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

What is the best way to measure the bow on my tank to give the dimensions to my local glass shop to make one for me... Thanks everyone! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I'm having trouble pulling up the links it's asking for username and password.... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thank you os I sure will do that! -Drew

What is the correct way to read and maintain your aquarium water tolerances? I am new to the hobby, and I just want to make Sure that I am doing everything the correct way to ensure that my investment in fish isn't being flushed ;) I am dealing with a 55 gallon freshwater tank. Thanks everyone...

I am trying to cut a corner or 2.. I've seen led lights that you bury in your gravel sand etc. Would this be enough light for just your standard tank instead of having a traditional hood.. Thanks again everyone! -Drew

I'll have to double check the dimensions on the site and verify everything will fit correctly.. -Drew