First planted: My 75g Journey

[ImACoolguy]

I made a mistake I think a lot of people have made as I read now and put a couple CAE in the tank.
Those guys grow like an inch a week I think. Tend to be a little aggressive over territory mostly with each other though.
They gotta go! Hopefully I can offload some of my stock to reduce my bioload within the next week or so.
Time for PWC. Catch Ya later.


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Dale

Yeah CAE are killers. Rehome them fast.


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

Digital scale supposed to be here on March 25th for my PPS Pro ferts! The suspense..


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

So apparently my co2 tank is 2 years expired ??? trying to find a new bottle because my one has to be certified again...


Caleb

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[Fresh2o]

So apparently my co2 tank is 2 years expired ??? trying to find a new bottle because my one has to be certified again...


Caleb

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I was told my tank was expired the last time I was getting it ( 24 oz Valken CO2 paintball) filled. Purchased through Amazon in April 2014, filled at Dicks Sporting Goods in April, August, and December of the same year without incident. Brought it in last month and was told it was expired but it was filled after I asked them to show me what indicated expiration on the stamped label. From what I understand, expiration is 3-5 years after the date stamped.


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[ImACoolguy]

Yeah mine is a date from 2013 so he said he wouldn't fill it. I've ordered 2 24oz tanks from Amazon.


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[ImACoolguy]

Just an update it has been too long

My MarineLand Penguin 350B started screwin up with the motor and impeller so I've ditched it(saved the biomedical) and replaced with a lovely, quiet, Fluval Aquaclear 110. Now I see why everyone loves them

All I have left on plants is some dwarf Hairgrass and that's it no more plants.

Thinking about trading the black skirts and maybe replacing with Australian rainbows. I just love my turquoise and the black skirts were decided upon by someone who I'm no longer talking to...

Refilled and got an extra co2 tank. So running 1 of 2 brand new 24oz bottles. My original 20oz bottle was actually expired and don't know where to get it relicensed yet.

Have a wonderful day everyone.


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

Updated tank shot. Trying sideways so I can get a more zoomed in view to this big tank.


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[ImACoolguy]

These Repens have been a constant battle. Dojo loach loves to dig them up and I really want them to be successful. Torn between what to get rid of and just hoping their roots will establish so he can't mess with them.


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[Fresh2o]

Tough choice between loaches and plants. I find that even the snails can uproot star repens. MTS, not mystery. I'm contemplating a smaller loach (kuhli) in my tank and the uprooting issue is a concern.
Congrats on the new filter. The lip on the Fluval filters will allow surface disruption in most cases. That may lead to CO2 off gassing. Below is a link to a simple mod that will provide a "ramp" for the exiting water. Much less splash and it allows you to control the vertical direction to a degree. See post #3 in the following thread:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236365


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[ImACoolguy]

Here is something you don't see everyday.... Cleaning my canister when I see this....



It's a super grown red worm that's been living in my filter pad. I feed red worms to my ropefish and no idea how this bugger survived in here...


Caleb

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[Brookster123]

He is the chosen one!!!! He who eats him shall reign supreme!!

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[ImACoolguy]

He is the chosen one!!!! He who eats him shall reign supreme!!

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? so far he has gone unnoticed and unmatched


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

Well guys here's an awesome update! Started my dry ferts schedule and have already seen a noticeable difference in the color of my plants.


Got this DHG for like $5. Very impressed with the amount I got. Since the war with dojo is not over I left the rubber coated metal grating holding the roots in on the bottom so he can't dig them up. Rescaped my rocks around it and some Repens around that and I think I'm liking how it's turned out. Dojo has made multiple attempts to try and dig it up already ?.

Here's my other plants. They have exploded! So happy





Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

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[ImACoolguy]

Argh! Algae still putting up a fight on my rocks.


Caleb

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[mikem691]

Looks nice! Guess this will be my next step after I get the pressurized co2 going.

 

[ImACoolguy]

Looks nice! Guess this will be my next step after I get the pressurized co2 going.

Thanks Mike! Yours is coming a lot great ? I'll admit mine is sorta random and especially the substrate could use some help but being I can't just change out 80 pounds of substrate I'm satisfied. Doesn't have to be perfect.


Caleb

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[DaleV87]

Looks great Caleb️?


Gone Fishing,
Dale

 

[ImACoolguy]

Looks great Caleb️?


Gone Fishing,
Dale

Thanks Dale! Still waiting to see your planted build!


Caleb

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[Fresh2o]

Looking good, Caleb. I would measure nitrate and phosphate weekly so you can see if the standard dosing is working properly for your setup.
That HOB is pummeling your floating plants. A simple mod can fix that. Involves cutting a strip of plastic (the one that comes with all glass versa top style canopies) and mounting it to the lip of the HOB filter. I can post a link to a thread with details if you wish.


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