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I have a freshwater tank but got the saltwater light.
Will this affect my fish?
Could I still grow plants under it?
If somebody has the freshwater version T5 could they post a pic I'd like to see what it looks like in comparison.
Thanks!
i figured as much. the source of ammonia was from the old aquariums gravel. I just drained out all the water again an thouroughly rinsed everything with boiling water and vinegar. how long should i wait after refilling?
what if i use the old filter media?
will that help speed up the process...
Well about a month ago I acquired a 60 gallon acrylic tank and have been owrking on it since then. It is for my Red Ear Sliders and various fish. It is filled up with about 40 gallons.
I built a background, turtle land and waterfall out of plexiglass, aquarium gravel, 100% silicone and epoxy...
Products Used:
Devcon 5 minute epoxy
GE Silicone 1
Novus Abrasive and Polisher #1, 2 and 3
Micro-Mesh Polishing Kit (various grades of very fine sandpapers and a bottle of polishing compound
Penn-Plax 700 Canister Filter with:
Ammo-Carb
Coarse Media Sponge
Polyfill
Aquarium Safe Rocks
The silicone I used was GE Silicone 1 clear which I've heard is aqaurium safe because its 100% silicone. The epoxy I used was devcon which I was under the impression that cured epoxy is aquarium safe
I also forgot to mention, I used novus 1, 2 and 3 along with a micro mesh polishing kit to get...
Well about a month ago I acquired a 60 gallon acrylic tank and have been owrking on it since then. It is for my Red Ear Sliders and various fish. It is filled up with about 40 gallons.
I built a background, turtle land and waterfall out of plexiglass, aquarium gravel, 100% silicone and epoxy...