Aug 29, 2005 · I am looking at getting some decent lightning for my new 75gal. I decided I wanted to have around 200W of lightning. I can go the diy with ODNO, or I can get two of those T5 or …

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Feb 24, 2018 · lets talk pros and cons of having glass or plexi lids on a planted tank. as the time gets closer to setting up my tank and the thought of de-rimming my 40br in around the corner.

Nov 15, 2008 · Planted tanks don't need cycling, or artificial methods for establishing bacterial colonies. All they need is a heavy planting of healthy, growing plants. Those plants will …

Dec 3, 2023 · Capping aquasoil like Stratum is a challenge is frustrating because it migrates out over time and looks messy. A method popularized by MD Fish Tanks is to put some in a filter …

Sep 19, 2023 · I bought neons and cherry barbs from what I thought was a reputable fish store. They looked fine. I, luckily, put them in a separate 10 gallon tank. They never ate, acted more …

Nov 27, 2024 · To each their own, obviously, but I don't see many serious hobbyists spending hundreds of dollars on a pre-planted jar/vase setup worth ~$50 when purchased separately.

Aug 16, 2018 · The last time this was done was about 2000 with the results of the testing published on pages 17-23 of Planted Aquaria Magazine Summer 2000 issue (hi-res .pdf - …

Sep 5, 2009 · I just got a school of 9 of them the other day. They seem to be loving their new home, and they all appear to be very healthy. What foods should I supplement their diet with? …

Jun 7, 2016 · Plecos are poopers! But housing a pleco in a planted tank can be beneficial for the plants! Planted tank owners don't vacuum the substrate, right? A well established planted tank …