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I have an established planted tank with a black Algae prob. The algae is short , hair or fur like and can not be scrubbed off easily. I have tried a full 4 day black-out with no effect. This prob started a few months ago with a new light bulb (6500K). I dose GW ferts 3 times a week, I have a...

they are not purple, they are all black. I loked the Acei up and they are more blue/purple.

thanks, I didn't notice there was a cichlid section.

My Brother has to move into an apt. and he couldn't bring his 125 ga tank, so now it's in my basement. Its a 4x2x2 tank with an Eheim 2227 Filter. First off, I need to ID the fish, can anyone help? Second, I plan to add some Java Ferns and Anubias Nana's from my planted tank, does anyone have...

Thanks, I was planning to replace the carbon with bio-stars or some sort of ceramic soon. I also planned on buying new filter floss as well, so you have confirmed what I planned. Thanks. What about the intake and output setup, any thoughts on that?

My CO2 mix works perfect for me everytime, it's simple. I add 2 cups of regular sugar with a funnel into a 2 liter bottle. Fill with water (slightly warm) to about 2/3rds. Add 1 tsp of yeast from the little packet form the grocery store add 1/2 tsp of baking soda I do not shake the bottles...

I have a Rena Xp1 that has been running for several months now (4-5). I have been using the media configuration that came with it, (two black filters, a bag of charcoal and a white fine filter floss). I have cleaned the canister and all media every 6 weeks and the water output is strong. The...

My little man pushes his car over to the tank, climbs it and stands on top, he can then reach right in and grab stuff (like the huge Sunset Hygro he unrooted on me). So, I need a lid that he can't get in, any ideas? are there locking lids available? TIA

My planted tank has been running beuatifully for the past few months. I am following the EI Dosing schedule for a 10-20 Gal Tank and adding in a DIY CO2 mix and things are blooming. Heres the story: Lots of bad algae, I removed all plants effected, started dosing GW Ferts and bought a Hagen...

I have an itch to add someone new to my group. I have a 29gal planted tank with 5 Tiger Barbs, 10 Black Neons, 2 Clown Plecos and 2 Yo-Yo Loaches. I would liek to add a nice colorful friend to the group, I was thinking Gourami? any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

I have eliminated the bga I had with a black-out. I am now dosing (3 weeks now) the EI method for a 10-20 G tank with GW Ferts. I have added a CO2 ladder to diffuse my DIY co2 and the plants are really growing well. I have now developed a brown algae. What now???? this is frustrating...

The recipe I'm using that works within minutes is: a Fresh packet of yeast, 2 cups of sugar, water, 1/4 tsp of baking soda. Add 2 cups of sugar to the bottle, add water until 2/3 full (slightly warm). Add the baking soda and 1/2 tsp of yeast. Now, I'm not sure if this makes a difference or...

Do I need to buy the Rena Ceramic rings or is there a cheaper DIY method? Thanks

yeah I know, I just wanted nice new labels. The GW labels look good with the pics, I'll make my own if I have to, but It would be easier if someone already has them.

I have been trying to get GW to e-mail me the labels for his ferts so I can label my jars but he has had trouble getting the file to me through e-mail. Does anyone have these in word format so I can print my own labels? Thanks

It's been 12 hours now. Luckilly I'm working all week and out of town on Saturday. I can't wait for Sunday morning, I hope to unveil the tank and find a pleasent surprise! (no Algea) :)

I'm going to do the 3 day black-out, I have started dosing the dry ferts and the algae has been knocked down quite a bit but it is still growing in some calmer spots of the tank. My final question about this, do I still dose the ferts during the blackout?

Sorry for jumping in here, but what is the best way to test for your CO2 level?

Set up a timer and run the airstone at night.

from what the lfs tells me for the pressurized you can use paint ball canisters when the original cart runs out. I am looking at the natural that uses a reaction chamber similar to the Hagen, I'm just not sure if either of them are worth it?

Does anyone know anything about this system? Thanks http://www.hydor.it/index_en.htm