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Yes it does of some sort.

Any ideas what this is exactly or how to treat?

Did it look something like a flat head worm?

Yeah think I may change my plans for the time being and go with Red Cherry Shrimp and Amanos only. PH range of 6.8-7.0 instead.

Haha I am well stocked on baking soda ahead of the schedule. However the prime PH I am looking for is 6.2-6.6 for the shrimp. I will, as you noted, have to play mad scientist and play with aeration and mixes ahead of time. As always thank you for your perspectives, huge help!

The PH isn't a major concern on with the RO/RODI system. I wanted to clean my chemical laden city water as much as I can. Eliminating any variables for the shrimp and or algae blooms. I know I will still have algae however I would like to eliminate as many factors as possible.

I plan on storing all my RO or RODI water in a Rubbermaid Brute 44g equipped with a float valve for the RODI system. To make the water change is as smooth as possible I will use a submersible heater to heat the water and treat with Equilibrium for a while then kick on the pond pump for...

Tank is looking good!

Thanks for the future pictures. So far the plan of action items I have so far is (assuming the TDS are horrible after the meter arrives): Aqueon water changer (for removal of water) Brute Rubbermaid 44g Pond pump 80gph New clear hose to not cross contaminate for adding water Aqueon...

The brands of RODI systems I am looking into is Buckeye, Spectrapure, and BRS. Any advice on the brand or specific model in question? I know the more membrane canisters the faster the water process. Also know one with a pressure gauge and flush is key. Also key to have spare filters on...

Linwood - Thanks for the well thought out response. I have been getting extremely detailed in the processes as you noted. I did fail to think of the heater within the 30g barrel which is a good call! I already had the pond pump in mind for the ease of WC's which was also a good idea...

Thanks for the quick replies as always. I am certainly going to invest in one with the advice given plus over all cost. However I am going to grab a TDS meter anyways so I am going to collect/post the water results a little later for knowledge purposes. Sent from from my magical pocket light box.

Side note: Amano and Crystal shrimp will be kept in the tank. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

So doing my due-diligence prior to setting the hi tech planted tank up. Water changes on a 65 gallon Looks to be about 32-33 gallon change weekly as I will be EI dosing. I do not have my current readings on my city tap water. However with that being said what is the converging opinion, city...

Coursair - I have been keeping my eyes out on CL also however not many have made their way to the North East as of yet. Brian - Yes Crimson Sky mixed with Layout 53 by Mark Evans... :cool: