Recent content by guns286

I've been on the hunt for rocks myself and I aggree with going to a masonary/pond store. You could also do what I did and search ebay and aquabid for them. I just got 4 lava rocks (1 large, 1 medium, and 2 small) that I won on ebay and have another large one, with a nice hole/cave in it, that...

I just added 9 small amazon Fogbit plants to float in my tank. They have bunched together in a small pack in one corner. I know they prefer slow or no movement but my air bubbles keep them trapped in the corner. I noticed that my Mollies keep biting them. I really want them to multiply and get...

I have 2 questions; first, if I put a layer of eco-complete or laterite or some other root freindly substrate and then a layer of pool filter sand over it, would that be a good platform for growing rooted plants? My other question should probably go in another thread but, I've never used pool...

Thanks MF, they look PERFECT! Now, here's the question, the 48" freshwater puts out 10,000K but only 108 watts. I've heard the watts per gallon rule is outdated and that the K rating is really all that matters, but is that so?

Ok, my friends, I think I might have to break down and buy a new fixture. I hope I'm not the dumbest person in the world, but this stuff is getting really confusing. It seems ALOT simpler to pony up the couple of hundred dollars and save myself a headach. From what I've read, it looks like...

Ok, cool. Are these lights considered "speciality" lights? Or should I be able to pick them up at the local hardware store? I tried a search online and did'nt come up with anything.

Will my stock ballest run Philips Advantage T8's? And, I know that the depth of the tank is important when it comes to light strength, I just dont know how to figure it into the equasion. Its 24" deep. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck, but I want the plants to have a healthy amount...

Take a look at this link. I would'nt be buying them from this place. I found them in my local hardware store. Do you think they will be good for medium light plants? If not, I'll try the DIY idea. electrical.hardwarestore.com/13-41-fluorescent-bulbs/ge-daylight-bulb-108548.aspx

Ok. I assume that the T5 HO wont fit into my current fixture? None of those light tubes listed in the link will improve the light output? Just for monetary reasons I cant buy a new fixture right now. There were just a few medium light plants that I was looking at. Or, am I stuck with only low...

As you can probably tell from my other threads, this is my first try at live plants. I've been asking alot of questions and you guys have been great with the answers. I think I'm getting a good handle on what I need. But, I'm still confused about the lighting. I have stock, "All-Glass", 48"...

I figured high light requirments would be out of the question, right now. But what about low to medium requirments? Will the bulbs suggested in the last entry be ok for them? Like micro-swords. Will light bulbs alone allow me to grow a medium light plant?

Ok. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm definatly starting off with Java Moss, Frogbit, maby Java Fern, and I've been reading some interesting things about Micro-Swords. I think I'm catching some sort of plant fever! I'm even looking for a chunk of Lace Rock to add some foliage to. I currently have...

Thanks Dizz, I'll try the fishing line. Does the moss spread right and left? Or just bush out from the spots that you layed it?

Nameless, I sent you a PM. Mabey thats why she wont let me get a bigger tank!! OK, I received my dw and have it soaking right now. I'm still going over the layout I want in my tank. As far as the moss goes, when I tie it to the dw do I just put it on certain areas, and it grows UP? Or, will it...

I'm in the process of adding some live plants to my 75g tank. I'm not sure I want to actually PLANT anything yet, so I'm adding some Java Moss to driftwood and rocks. I'm also going to let Frogbit float on the top. The theme in my tank is ancient runes (cheesy, I know, but I like it). I wanted...