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    CSM+B Question

    Had a quick question about your experiences with CSM+B. I am dosing Seachem Flourish for traces and Iron. I am getting some new growth on my Repens which is yellowing. I think this is Iron deficiency. I would like to try CSM+B but don't have any experience with it. I have read that it still...
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    Using (2) equal wattage bulbs increase overall wattage?

    Hi everyone, I read this elsewhere on the net: Example: Take a 10 gallon tank, by the math you could put 2 - 18 watt Normal Output Flourescent bulbs over it and have 3 + WPG "mathematically" but you still only have 18 watts of "intensity. You will not be able to grow many varieties of plants...
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    No bubbles when solenoid cuts on

    Hi all, I just received a used Milwaukee ma957 w/solenoid. Followed the instructions I found online and set it up. I am having trouble with no bubbles coming out when the solenoid cuts on in the morning. If I adjust it so that I get bubbles, then they won't stop coming out when solenoid cuts...
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    EI Dosing Calculation Confusion

    Hi all, Wanted to run some things by you as I am a bit confused. I just ordered my dry salts and am going to give EI a go. :D Looking on James' page it states you should dose to achieve the following: Nitrate 20–30ppm, Phosphate 1-3ppm, Potassium 20-30ppm. But then on the Dosing Calculator...
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    Glass canopy or not?

    So what do you guys think? Is a glass canopy necessary on a tank? If not worried about any inhabitants jumping out, do you really need one? Advantages/Disadvantages. Any thoughts/comments welcome. The reason for posting is I want to reposition my diffuser closer to the front, but canopy in the...
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    Need help with substrate

    Hi all, I am looking to redo my 40 gallon tank and would like some help with subsrates. I don't have a big budget and found this stuff on-line and want to know if you have any experience or info you can share with me.http://www.aquariumplants.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SS Was also...
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    Problem raising GH

    Hi all, I have a 40 gallon planted tank and I am trying to raise my GH to around 4-5 degrees from 1 degree using Seachem Equilibrium at the dosing rate recommended. I am testing GH/KH with Aquarium Pharmaceuticals test kit. When I add Equilibrium the KH goes up to around 5 degrees, which is...
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    Ludwigia repens

    I have a problem. I just bought 2 Ludwigia repens from the internet and they arrived Monday w/ other plants ordered. Today ,being Thursday, they have all but completely died :( . The stems are rotting from the bottom up except for one stem holding on for dear life. The Rotala Marcandra I ordered...
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    Actinic lighting.

    Hello all, have a lighting question for you. I have a 40 gallon newly planted tank with CO2. The light that I am using is a Current Dual Satellite w/ two 65w bulbs. One is a 6,700k/10,000k and the other is a 420nm/460nm Actinic. Do you know if the spectrum from the Actinic is good for freshwater...
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