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  1. psyched102

    El Cheapo Lights

    Hello Aqua People, I was searching for light deals on the web and came across many hydroponic sites. The first thing I noticed was how much cheaper the lights were. The first thing I considered was corrosion and rust..... Has anyone used T5 units or the like for their tank....with any...
  2. psyched102

    perlite in your tanks?

    hello Aqua People! I have seen "mentions" on the web about using Perlite as opposed to charcoal (carbon) to clarify the water in fresh water tanks. Any feed back? Also, the only brand at our local home store is by miraclegro which states on the bag that it has fertilizer in it. For some...
  3. psyched102

    lighting

    Hi Aquarist Gang, Just got all these wonderful plants to put in my two 50 gallon tanks. For my home tank, i have one of those old hoods that include the 48" flourescent tube! I am looking to upgrade to give the plants the light that they need (medium light plants). Does any one have any...
  4. psyched102

    too low ph!

    Hello Group, My home tank is a 50 gallons. Its ph is around 6, maybe lower. Not good. Explains why my mollies and other live bearer's went to sleep at Davie Jone's locker. I have the strips and the api chem test set which both tell me that ph is real low. I use my tap water to which i...
  5. psyched102

    air pumps

    Hello All! I am in need of a new air pump for my fresh water fish tank. I need it to supply air for a "fluid filter" as in the pic....(if I uploaded the pic correctly! LOL). It is a large filter and the current whispers (qty of 2 but older models) aren't up to it. i have been looking at...
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    South Florida Plants

    Hello All, I live in South Florida and there are an abundance of fresh water plants in our canals, lakes, etc. I have a fresh water tank and was wondering if anyone just grabbed a handful of whatever and put it in their tank and what the outcome was or might be.... Any feedback? Thanks...
  7. psyched102

    newbie!

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to this site and just wanted to say Hello. I have two tanks. The one at home is a 55 gallon stocked with green barb's, three silver dollars, neons, a few guppies and three small plecs. I have another which is at my office. It is a 55 bow front stocked with crisis...
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