Recent content by eddyk

Awesom, Thank you

I am thinking about a sump for a 200+ g planted tank in my near future. Will using a sump diffuse all of the CO2 I am injecting into the water for the plants? Just curious...

+1 Different states, municipalities have different levels of chloramine in their water system, for health reasons. Ensure you have enough prime or neutralizer. I use a pocket hose from the bathroom faucet. It works like a charm and prevents a bucket-palooza marathon. Although I haven't done...

Polkadots, I am still a novice on plants. I just followed the advice of some very smart contributors to this forum. After following their instructions, it came together pretty quickly. Lower light plants take a lot longer to grow. There are some exceptions. If your budget allows $125.00...

CO2 is not necessary but it helps. You can dose with Excel ( which gets pricey) but can also use Gluteralderhyde ( same stuff just don't get the glut with the detergent additive. Glut is a medical /surgical disinfectant, but the chemical make up provided the necessary carbon for plant growth)...

I didn't see what size tank you have. IMHO planted all the way. It is not a lot of work, very easy. My tank is stable and cycled very quickly. Depends on the fish you keep as well. 15 seconds to feed the plants daily. It is subjective. Do you want a lush green garden to watch you fish...

Great, Interesting info. I wonder where the 6500k got started. None the less, I ended up buying this light... Pick One Red Blue Orangewhite Hydroponic LED Grow Light Lamp 225 120 110V 229pcs | eBay I chose the red, blue, orange, white combo. Your thoughts? I went with a LED because i...

cool, thanks..... I have fugeray planted + for my plants, I just want to try some nitrate scavenging methods. ( More playing than anything else) Kinda a step before setting up a freshwater sump with heaps of plants and multiple algae scrubbers.)

Anyone?

I researched a little of what Brookster mentioned about color. I came across this Harriet Lane Handbook: [Effect of LED's red/blue light on the growth characteristic and lipid production of Scenedesmus sp...

Micey, 6500k cool white? What wattage do you suggest? What about LED for low profile, If I can keep it in the box, the kids won't be too curious. Your thoughts? If going with LED's what wattage would you recommend?

Brookster, Thanks for the quick reply. I am flexible in regards to standard socket. Cheaper is better. I would assume standard socket, but I want pretty low profile... Here is the link i got the idea from. I don't have the time to buy LED's and a power source and solder them up. He has...

This has probably been kicked around before, but I could not find the answer. I am trying a DIY Algae scrubber to try to lower my nitrAtes. i need some light to shine on it. Will any 6500K bulb work? or LED for that matter? I am trying to keep costs down so thus the question. Any help...

Whoa. really nice setup

I have looked into removing some scratches from my glass tank. ( Bought it used ) After quite a bit of research, most sites who sell the buffing products state that if you can feel the scratch with your finger nail, it's there for good. I ended my quest and decided it was not worth it...