Recent content by aviran

that looks good. what media are you using? I read some place that carbon isn't good for a planted tank...

XP2 what type and brand is that?

I have a planted 55g tank. i am currently use a marineland HOT mag. pro. I've cleaned it many many times and it works for a few hours then stops pumping. I am going to get a new filter and try to get that up to speed while still fighting with the old one so i don't majorly cycle. any...

tap is at 8.4 which is different.... it has been 7.4 for the last few months.

yes its a dyi... i have a simple line with a air stone on it hanging under the filter intake. I just tested the ph and it's over 8. It's always been around 6.4 and I haven't tested it since i cleaned the tank on Saturday. What would cause the ph to swing that wildly? **edit** i just...

I have a 55g planted tank with about 2.27 wpg. i am using only one 2l bottle of co2 and I have been fighting this algae for a couple of weeks. I have just had 2 fish die in a matter of days. My ammonia, nitrates, nitrites were at 0-ish. now my butterfly pleco is having strange...

i made it last night so about 12 hours now. I used 4 cups of sugar, 1.5 tsp of yeast and 1 tsp of baking soda and about 3/4 the way with water. I didn't try that blowing test. I tried looking for soap bubbles... but i guess that wouldn't work if its not pressurize... this is what...

I've looked around and everyone uses different formulas for their DIY co2 set ups... question is.. Is there a ratio that should be used? I tried using a 1 gallon water bottle and I am not sure if my mix is working. It's not bubbling regularly and I can not find any signs of a leak. thanks

I have two lighting rigs that each have the 15watt plant lights. I'm not sure how that works out for watts per gallon because of the height of the tank. Also not sure how to stock this tank. help please.....

it didn't... i looked before i asked *wink*

thanks... that was VERY helpful! guess i am going to have to go pressurized

http://aquariumguys.com/carboplus.html Anyone know if this would work on a 55gallon tank?

Ouch! I have a 55g tank and was looking for a more affordable way to get co2 into the tank. Are there any other options?

thank you

I am thinking of setting up a new tank. Can I plant before it's been cycled, or do I need to wait?