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  1. Alexgcraig

    Help identifying pest!

    Hello all, any help on identifying this round white pest stuck to the glass, this morning there were a bunch (I've been feeding a bit more than usual lately, trying to get my RCS to multiply! Looks like something else took the hint!). I do weekly 1/3 water changes. Any idea what this is? Snail...
  2. Alexgcraig

    For Sale: 10 gallon tank fully equipped - NYC

    1 year old 10 gallon tank for sale, two tanks are just too much work!! Name your price, preferably you can come by and pick this up in Brooklyn... Includes: 10 gallon tank, Build My Led.com light 7000K Iwagumi, Aquaclear 10 gallon filter, heater, Eco-Complete substrate, 2 drift wood pieces...
  3. Alexgcraig

    DHG not growing

    Hey guys, almost one year in here with a high tech planted 55 gallon, thanks to all of you for continued advice! I'm having a problem growing dwarf hair grass and am a bit stumped as I shouldn't be having these problems as I have all the right equipment... Also I never lost the slight algea...
  4. Alexgcraig

    Wanted: NYC - need help with periodic tank maintenance

    Hi, I live in Brooklyn and have 55 and 10 gallon heavily planted FW tanks (high light + pressurized CO2 + PPS daily dosing), I do 33% weekly water changes, but between my toddler, work and big dog I'm just not able to keep up with the rest of the maintenance; pruning, filter/media maintenance...
  5. Alexgcraig

    For Sale: 6 month old Eheim 2217 canister for sale in NYC

    I'm upgrading, name your price, am happy to send pics, it's about 6 months old... I'm in Brooklyn in case pick up in person makes it easier. thanks! Alex
  6. Alexgcraig

    Wanted: RCS for sale?

    Am in NYC, can pay with Paypal
  7. Alexgcraig

    Algea problem, need advice please

    Hi, I'm starting to be overrun with grey beard algea, pics attached (note the algea balls on the right side of the wood... it's also growing on glass, can't see that on pics), I could use some advice here... tank stats below, am I going to have to make the jump to compressed CO2? I'd really...
  8. Alexgcraig

    Dry ferts question

    Hi, I was going to follow the instructions on the below post (referred by Rivercats), i ordered the EI Ferts package from Greenleafaquariums.com but it seems they don't include the Magnesium Sulfate that the author of this post recommends mixing in with the macros, anyone think i can do without...
  9. Alexgcraig

    Moss or Algea? Thanks!

    I zoomed in on the first pic, hopefully you can see it, it's growing off the driftwood, am not sure if it's algea or moss... Thanks!
  10. Alexgcraig

    Whats up with my DHG?

    I planted this DHG about 2 weeks ago and it's almost reaching the top of my 20" high 55g, carpet plant eh?? None of the other plants have been growing like this! I have high light Iwagumi 7000 LED BML running at @75% on the dimmer. dosing Flourish + Excel as directed, (dry ferts just arrived...
  11. Alexgcraig

    Metricide vs Excel

    I've read on a few posts that metricide can be toxic to me and fish? I see excel isn't that great either from that perspective... Any thoughts?
  12. Alexgcraig

    Wanted: NYC FW breeders?

    Hi, any local FW breeders? Starting up new 55g, I'd be interested in buying fish and plants from anyone local, PM me please, thanks! (Sorry if this wasn't right place to post this)
  13. Alexgcraig

    Deep Blue vs Aqueon tank

    Hi, am looking to buy a 55g for planted FW, is it worth paying up for the Deep Blue tank? It's $170 for Deep Blue vs $90 for All Glass/Aqueon at Petland Discounts in NYC... I don't mind paying up for a stronger tank if it's really worth it! Thanks!
  14. Alexgcraig

    Hello

    I'm new to the forum, I just moved back to NYC after many years of travel for work, I'm finally able to restart my aquarium(s)! I look forward to turning to the community for advice and will pitch in wherever i can, thanks! alex
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