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Guys, I'm trying to make sure I have plenty of micros in my tank. I'm using the EI method with CSM+B for my micros, plus N,P, & K. I don't add any of the GH booster, but I think I may need to change that. I've got pretty soft water here in Memphis, so I add crushed coral to the filter. It varies...

Well, two of my veil-tail angelfish and two of my Bolivian rams decided to get busy on the same day...

I'm considering upgrading the lighting on one of my 55 gallon planted tanks from 2X54 to 4X54 T5HO. I need some help finding the parts though. It's currently a wooden hood that the previous owner mounted two reflectors/holders in. It works well, but there's some plants I'd like to try that need...

Well, just when I think I'm starting to get the planted tank thing figured out, I throw myself a curve ball. I had to move a few weeks ago, so I figured I should probably rescape the tank while I had it torn down. I replaced the substrate with sand, and then rearranged the plants, and moved...

I got a pretty good deal on a 55 gallon former saltwater tank. I've gotten most of it pretty clean, but there's still some stuff on the glass that I can't quite seem to get off. The best way I can describe it, is that it looks like little fingerprints on the inside of the glass. Any ideas on how...

OK, so I downloaded Chuck's planted aquarium calculator to double check that I was dosing my tank properly. Using the figures for the EI index on a 55 gallon tank I found here: Estimative Index Dosing Guide - Fertilizing - Aquatic Plant Central I came up with the following values: N: 8.25...

Well I got my co2 system in today! I have two quick questions. 1. How long does it take the co2 to build up in the water? I dont want to check my kh/ph after thirty minutes if it takes an hour, and so on. 2. Does anyone have a rough idea how many bubbles per second Ill need on a 55 gallon? I...

I've got an unusual question. Is there a problem mixing Vals and Sags? I've been keeping a pretty close eye on all of my plants, and the Sags aren't taking off at all. The Vals on the other hand, are sending runners like crazy. I'm going to have to prune them before long. I've read that vals...

I've been thinking about ordering a Co2 system for a while now. I've done a bunch of research, but I just want to double check before I drop some money. So, could everyone please double check my understanding? So, it seems like everyone likes the Milwaukee regulator: $88 - Milwaukee MA957 CO2...

So I've got an algae bloom in my 55. Some of the algae is the regular green algae on the tank walls, buy a few of the plants have green string algae on them. Here are the parameters: 2WPG PH 7.4 Ammonia and Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: 40 Lights 10 hours a day I don't dose fertilizers. I do have...

I've kept aquariums off an on for probably 12 years or so, but I've never seen a cory act like one of mine is acting. One of them has figured out that suction from the intake tube on the filter is his friend. I feed the cories betta bites because they love them, and the other eaters in the tank...

Does anyone have any experience with a Bulldog/Rubberlip Pleco? As much as I dislike buying fish from a chain store, I was at Petsmart yesterday returning a filter and I saw they had this fish for sale for $1... Needless to say, I've got one in a 5 gallon quarantine tank right now :) The...

Hello everyone. I've got my 55 gallon going through a fishless cycle right now, so I'm putting together a list of some plants/fish I'd like to get. I don't see any problems with them, but I'd like to get your opinions just to be safe. Plants: Dwarf Subulata Amazon Sword Anacharis Watersprite...

Well, I have another newbie question about planted tanks.... Hopefully I won't come across as the village idiot... :D I had to take advantage of some after Christmas sales, so I jumped on a 55 gallon set with lights, hood, filter, heater, ect. Everything looks good, but I'm a little unsure...

Hello everyone. I'm obviously new to this site, but so far it seems like there are some knowledgeable people who could help me. Here's what I'm planning on doing: I'm looking at setting up a 55 gallon planted tank. About the only thing I know for sure is that I'll need about 120 watts of...