Brian_Nano12g
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Pics look good, max. Rig up a DIY co2 generator meanwhile. My paintball co2 ran out on my GF's 60F like two weeks ago. I've been using DIY plus glut to great success. My HC in that tank is looking good.
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I don't have yeast :/
Brian_Nano12g
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Supermarket! Lol
The thing is, we just got back from the grocery store right before I noticed the tank was empty. I'll see if I can go tomorrow.
Jkeating8
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Sounds good. Hopefully the Spiro will stay away for good.
I just finished putting the screen inside the light. I put 3 layers in it for now. I might adjust it later on.
I'm glad to have actual mounting legs again (and not styrofoam)
Because the screen was black, some of the LEDs appear to be slightly blue. I hope it doesn't affect the spectrum too much.
I will try to set up the DIY co2 tonight, but I have to drink a whole 2 liter of pop.
I'm glad to have actual mounting legs again (and not styrofoam)
Because the screen was black, some of the LEDs appear to be slightly blue. I hope it doesn't affect the spectrum too much.
I will try to set up the DIY co2 tonight, but I have to drink a whole 2 liter of pop.
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Jkeating8
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I know this is a bit off, but what stock are you thinking of, max?
Chili rasboras. I'm not 100% decided, but that is what i'm thinking.
Scottyhorse
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Looks good
Fresh2o
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I'm glad it's not resting on the blocks of styrofoam...that made me nervous. Tank is looking good.
Brian_Nano12g
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There's enough pressure for a glass ceramic disk diffuser. I have DIY on two tanks this way. Just have to make sure there's no leaks, of course. Also, it helps having a check valve close to the bubble counter so you don't de-pressurize the line when refilling with yeast/sugar... that way it doesn't take as long for the co2 to start coming out the diffuser. IME, on the initial startup it can take a long time for the yeast farts to fill the lines, bubble counter, and get enough displacement pressure to get through the tight pores. Up to 24 hrs, depending.
Jkeating8
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I like that.
Billbug68
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3 layers of window screen???
Max, it's my understanding that one layer cuts PAR by 30-40%.
Dare I say, you went a little overboard...?
Max, it's my understanding that one layer cuts PAR by 30-40%.
Dare I say, you went a little overboard...?
I am not sure what the deal was, but with one or two layers, it didn't seem to reduce it by much. I am not so sure the numbers you got are correct, because according to that, 3 layers would reduce my lighting by 120%. Which means it would completely block it out. I'll see how well it does with 3. I really should get a PAR meter3 layers of window screen???
Max, it's my understanding that one layer cuts PAR by 30-40%.
Dare I say, you went a little overboard...?
I hooked the co2 reactor up to my glass diffuser. I am afraid it won't be able to make it through and then burst the 2 liter, making a huge mess. But it does take way less pressure to go through the diffuser than it does to burst the bottle.
aqua_chem
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Each layer is 40% reduction applied 3 times is 88% reduction. It's multiplicative, not additive.
Honestly though, I really doubt it is that much of a reduction. The best way for me to find out would be via a PAR meter, but I don't have one. I might look into buying one.
Jkeating8
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Hoppy sells them on TPT for 60$. Or you could just go with one sheet and see how it goes.
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