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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:

Brian- I am still sold on the ADA 120p. Just curious what the community thought. Also always good convo to learn more. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

That is only a start of things I noticed that concerned me. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't being cheap or a snob.

Been on the hunt for "local" fish store that carries ADA equipment. Long story short been communicating with House of Fins fish store about an hour away. They barely have any more ADA products but are advising me to look into Aquavas. Seems they sell the entire kit-and-kaboodle as one with...

Looking awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I will have to take a trip to check them out. Worth looking around to hopefully find a decently stocked store with good quality. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Thanks for the info. I will be in the area this weekend! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Any difference you have seen between the DIY out there and the U.P. Aqua Inline Co2 Atomizer System aside from cost?

Thanks for the speedy reply Brook and Nick. I think I may go with that regulator until I find a need to build my own for the time being. Brook what is the benefit, if any, of a reactor over a co2 diffuser? Better dispersal rate of the gas to liquid across the tank? Evil Nick - You aware of...

I have been doing research into buying individual components for my Co2 system. With me being a newb when it comes to the planted tank I have seen super cheap regulator systems/parts which have horrible reviews. Milwaukee for example I thought might be decent as I am looking to start with a...

I am certainly going to go the route of the custom lighting rig in combination with the EcoXotic equipment. However looking into the Co2 system that Alan and others have built.... going to need to start reading up on custom systems to fully understand those shiny rigs. Looking forward to it...