Fluval Flora Build Thread

[fort384]

Yeah, though Mono Potassium Phosphate is MKP, and KH2PO4 is Potassium DiHydrogen Phosphate... they serve the same purpose for fert dosing. I use MKP

MKP = KH2PO4. They are the same thing.

 

[fishfanatic]

MKP = KH2PO4. They are the same thing.

Fort! Do you know a way to fix my co2 reactor? (See a few posts back)

 

[fort384]

Try unscrewing the manifold again, and then using some teflon tape on the threads. Then, screw it back together. Don't over-tighten. Brass threads are not hard to damage, so hopefully, it is not already damaged...

 

[Crepe]

You need to wrap all your connections with teflon. Most needle valves that come with regs are put in with locktite anyways.

 

[fishfanatic]

Try unscrewing the manifold again, and then using some teflon tape on the threads. Then, screw it back together. Don't over-tighten. Brass threads are not hard to damage, so hopefully, it is not already damaged...

The Teflon tap did the trick! You are a life saver! Thank you!

 

[fort384]

You are welcome. Make sure you use soapy water to check all the connections. Even a small leak can cause a huge loss in co2.

 

[fishfanatic]

You are welcome. Make sure use use soapy water to check all the connections. Even a small leak can cause a huge loss in co2.

It passed the soapy water test . Now time to tinker with it to get the drop checker a nice lime green

 

[fishfanatic]

What should I add/ subtract from the tank? I would appreciate any constructive criticism.

 

[fort384]

Maybe a stem plant in the back right. Other than that, I would let it grow in. I like your hardscape. Is that HC in the front and hairgrass in the back left?

 

[fishfanatic]

Maybe a stem plant in the back right. Other than that, I would let it grow in. I like your hardscape. Is that HC in the front and hairgrass in the back left?

Yes sir that is HC in the front and DHG in the back left. What would you recommend for the back right hand corner?

 

[fort384]

Rotala macranda if your lights are good

Pogostemon erectum if you can find it.

 

[fishfanatic]

Rotala macranda if your lights are good

Pogostemon erectum if you can find it.

I have 26 Watts of 6,500 k compact fluorescent. Over the 7.9 gallon, is that 'good light'?

 

[fort384]

Yeah. That would be good for the pogostemon. Might be a little Low for macranda.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I might be getting some P. Erectus soon... I haven't decided whether I want to or not. If I do, I'll send you some.

 

[fishfanatic]

Will it be enough light for the HC to grow?

 

[fishfanatic]

I might be getting some P. Erectus soon... I haven't decided whether I want to or not. If I do, I'll send you some.

That would be great! When/ if you get it, we can work out a price

 

[mfdrookie516]

Price would be what I pay... shipping But, I'm not sure if I'm going to get it or not.

 

[fishfanatic]

Price would be what I pay... shipping But, I'm not sure if I'm going to get it or not.

Were are you getting it from? That way if you don't want to get any then I can order my own

 

[mfdrookie516]

A friend, not a store

 

[fishfanatic]

A friend, not a store

O gotcha... if you do get some then let me know