Start of a long relationship (planted tank journal)

[Trout11B]

Your tank looks awesome, I'm jealous. I'm interested in the CO2 aspect and how it all ends up playing out.

 

[meegosh]

Found one on GLA... looks different than mine but still might work.

WaterPlant CO2 Indicator | Green Leaf Aquariums

I bought the GLA Drop Checker which can be found here but is out of stock:
Green Leaf Drop Checker | Green Leaf Aquariums

Also, remember to buy some 4dkh solution while you are at it!

 

[mfdrookie516]

Already have the solution on its way... now to find the drop checker.


I'm on the fence right now, but I'm tempted to just buy a controller lol

 

[meegosh]

I honestly could have done without one I think. I watched my tank carefully over the first couple weeks and did some rough calculations with ph and kh to get an idea of how many ppm I was getting and the drop checker just confirmed that. I haven't run mine in a couple months to be honest.

I just have my solenoid on a timer and my lights on a timer. CO2 comes on 45 mins before the lights come on and solenoid cloes 30 minutes before lights out. I did fiddle with my CO2 rate to get my plants from pearling obnoxiously but that is about it.

 

[fort384]

I like my controller... But it certainly isn't a requirement. Remember you plan to hook this up to multiple tanks too. The controller will only read in one tank...

 

[mfdrookie516]

Oh yeah... I didn't consider that. Ok, back to look for drop checkers.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Drop Checker has been ordered.

Also, mounted my surge protector and co2 reactor tonight. A little plumbing strap goes a long way.

 

[fort384]

awesome. Some pics would be cool. I love equipment pics

 

[Crepe]

Just buy cheap plastic dc-s instead of those fancy smancy glass ones.

 

[fort384]

I like the glass ones. But they do function EXACTLY the same...

 

[mfdrookie516]

I got glass... It was cheaper than the plastic ones I found by the time i calculated shipping and all

 

[mfdrookie516]

Fort, here are some pictures of the way i've got everything laid out. Comments/suggestions welcome.

 

[Sonomakid]

Nice Work ! i envy you, as plants and i dont get along.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Well, if it makes you feel better, I've already got algae all over the place. I didn't think before I put the tank where it is. There's a window on each side of it!

 

[Sonomakid]

I know how you feel. My 55 is in front of 2 big in windows in the front of our house and then another window to its left about 3ft away

 

[mfdrookie516]

Alright, can't hold out any longer... Here's what I'm expecting in the mail... 12 of em... I'm crossing my fingers it'll be tomorrow....

 

[Crepe]

Those look amazing! What are they??? Blue tetras?

 

[mfdrookie516]

I recommended them for you Crepe... They're Kerri Tetras

 

[Crepe]

I've never seen kerris that color before. They look...boring at the LFS... I'll take a better look next time I'm there!

 

[mfdrookie516]

Haha, maybe its something in the water down in Georgia that makes them look that nice? Not sure, but super excited about getting them.