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    For Sale: Plants for sale.

    5 Stems Staurogyne Purple 9 Pogostemon Erectus 1 Large mat of Monte Carlo ( because this has been floating in my tank, it's actually 2 sided so it can be split in half, thickness wise, to double the amount pictured ! ) $32 shipped ....... Will hold until Tuesday Jim [/IMG]
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    Air stone in a 20g planted tank?

    I run that same pump at night from three hours after my lights go off, to three before they come back on. It's more for the fishies than the plants as I run my co2 pretty high. Never had any issues, but I'd run it at night if your pumping in co2. Plants produce Oxygen during photosynthesis so ...
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    For Sale: Limnophila aromatica 'mini' and Myriophyllum sp guya

    I have a pretty good amount of : Limnophila aromatica 'mini' $2.00 per stem Myriophyllum sp guyana $2.00 per stem Might also have a few Bacopa Carolinia stems $1.50 per stem Would trade for Eriocaulon lineare. :brows: All plants are super healthy . I have snails in this tank , I'll do my...
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    LED lights

    I've had no problems growing all kinds of plants with the VivaGrow DN DayNight RGB 24/7 . A clone of a Finnexy 24/7 at 1/2 the price. I own both and they are identical. The ' mega site' seels them for $60 + shipping for your size tank. You can also look into a BeamsWork DA FSPEC , another...
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    Harlequin Rasboras

    Your a kid and your Dad charges you for transportation ??? Yikes !! Anyway, I don't know why everybody dumps on Petco. Just like anyplace else, you just have to look at there stock carefully. My local Petco has better fish than the local ' boutique' shop 99% of the time. Cheaper too ! I got 14...
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    forground or carpet plants

    I've had no problem growing Staurogyne Repens and Monte Carlo with the same livestock. Just keep any Corycats out while they are trying to take root !!! Especially the Monte Carlo !! :lol:
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    Eco complete question

    I've used both substrates and I would just add more sand. I didn't rinse my eco, but my eco-complete tank gave me fits from day one. P.I.T.A to plant any 'fine ' rooted plants, especially Monte Carlo, or any carpeting plant for that matter. Every morning they were floating or stuck to my filter...
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    For Sale: Malaysian Trumpet Snails + Plants

    Do you happen to have any more MTS available ? Looking to add 20 or so to a new tank I have running . Thanks in advance. Jim
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    Help,First time growing monte carlo

    Mine did the same thing after initial planting. Turned all brown and melted away, but as long as you see some new , green growth, it comes back. Keep it cut short when it starts to fill in or else it will lift out of the substrate. Love M.C., but I learned recently it has a ' shelf life'. Good...
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    Giant angelfish

    Great story !!! Good on you !! Those fish Thank you and will now live long happy lives !! :thumb:
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    Is there a transitional period for aquatic plants? (Beginner)

    FANTASTIC !! I know it's a little unnerving to see your just purchased plants melt away in front of you...but you get used to it !! :lol: For me it's always been Monte Carlo..anytime I move that stuff it has a violent reaction before returning to a nice lush lawn !! Before you know it you'll...
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    Is there a transitional period for aquatic plants? (Beginner)

    I usually let my tank run for a few weeks before adding plants, but melting is common. Some are more extreme than others, but I think most suffer some degree of melting. Hang in there, keep an eye on everything, and you'll start to see improvements. Plants started immersed will suffer the most.
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    Swap: WTT A.R Variegated for A.R.Mini

    I have a good amount of really nice A.R. Variegated for A.R. Mini . It just grows to tall in my 20G long. Anyone interested in a trade ? Can also throw in some small Pogostemon Helferi crowns. J
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    Best CO2 reactor/diffuser?

    Folks might laugh, but I've been using a couple of 'cheap' atomic CO2 diffusers from that auction site that I paid $12 a piece for and they're still going strong after 4 years. Can't see paying any more than in all honesty ! They are also on smaller 10/20 Gallon tanks. Any larger I'd go the...
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    Which LED Light Fixture is Better for Live Plants?

    I know this brand isn't one of your above options, but I recently picked one of these up to replace a ' way too bright Finnex Ray2' on my tank. It's the same thing as a Finnex Planted + 24/7, at a much cheaper price. Works great, and plants are growing fine. It's crazy I bought a $40 light to...
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    For Sale: Staurogyne Repens Trimmings for Sale

    I had the same problem Cherokee. For a plant that is supposedly incredibly popular, I can never get rid of my trimmings either. They end up in the front yard now. Crazy...It's a Beautiful plant....my favorite by far...Good Luck
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    Plant Ideas for a 10 Gallon

    Excellent suggestions....A splash of red would definitely make that tank pop !
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    For Sale: Blyxa Jap.

    I always arrive too late !! Lookin for a four or five of these. GREAT looking plants by the way, nice colors !
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    Fish I.D. SAE or Flying Fox ??

    Great news !!! Thanks for the I.D. I had some Flying Fox's a while back I had to get rid of, they turned nasty !! These will be gifted out as well as this is only a 20G L , so they will out grow it pretty fast, but hopefully not before cleaning things up a bit. Thanks Again !!
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    Fish I.D. SAE or Flying Fox ??

    Hey folks, I just picked these up from a local PetSmart for free ! They weren't marked / priced so I guess you get them for free ?! :dance: She gave me three. I thought they were SAE right off the bat, but now I'm wondering. My eyes are going crazy from looking and comparing all the online pics...
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    Depth of Monte Carlo ??

    Thanks guys !!! I think I'll leave it alone for a little bit longer !!!!
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    Depth of Monte Carlo ??

    I know this is a weird question, but I was wondering about the depth of Monte Carlo , ( from the substrate ) Right now, mine is around an inch or so . It's a new tank and it's only been growing for maybe 3 months and it hasn't been trimmed yet. I just don't want it to get to ' deep' as to risk...
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    Root Tabs?

    I made up some Osmocote root tabs for my BDBS substrate in my 20G long when setting it up . I only have Monte Carlo, Staurogyne Repens, and a few A.R. Variegated. They are cheap enough to make and I figured they couldn't do any harm in a substrate that is pretty much inert at the start. Just be...
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    Length of time between Dosing and Lights

    I dose @ 6am and my first light cycle doesn't start until 2pm and I've never had any problem !! Good welcome to the addiction !! :thumb:
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    HELP w/ New start-up !!

    Thanks for the suggestions !! My ph dropped from 6.6 to 6.4 after running the CO2. I cut out the morning light/co2 cycle , and because there's no dimmer, I made some risers to raise my light 4 inches. i also started my EI dosing this morning with Iron twice a week. This worked well for me in the...
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