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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop.I've never used a Milwaukee controller. Maybe it just needs to be recalibrated?
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to Dechi's post in the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop with
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I will be checking that now. I’ll let you know in 2 days. I’ve thought about injecting earlier but I don’t think it will change... -
Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop.What is degassed pH from the aquarium water?
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to Dechi's post in the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop with Like.
Yes, it comes off at 1700 and the lights go off at 1730. I have a powerhead aimed at the surface that comes on at 1800 for better...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop.Another valuable piece of information is your actual degassed pH. Take a cup of tank water out and let it sit for 24-36 hours, then...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop.Are you turning the CO2 off at night to de-gas? It's pretty standard to turn on the CO2 anywhere between 2-3 hours before the lights go...
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I've seen some Prime Time Aquatics videos, including videos Jason's wife produces about miniature setups. I think most of the advice...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread I need help achieving a 1.0 pH drop.Have you tried turning on the CO2 earlier? Perhaps you can get a lower drop before the plants start consuming CO² when the lights turn on.
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread New 45 gallon planted glowfish tank.No they don't sterilize the water. At most they help clarify the water of some single cell organisms. You are mistaken if you think...
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Most aquarists don’t want to see algae in their tanks, which is understandable, considering the effects it can have on plants and...
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to Gnop1950's post in the thread How often do you clean your filter? with Like.
I do pretty much as folk have stated above. For my canister filters I clean them about once every six months. Sooner if I notice a...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread What do you guys do about algae related problems?.A UV unit will only help with free floating algae ie green water. It will do absolutely nothing for algae that is on plants, glass...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread New 45 gallon planted glowfish tank.Why do you need a UV unit? Why CO² tabs (that everyone agrees do nothing) Why have diffusers and no pressurized CO² system? You can...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread How do you guys deal with cloudy water?.I agree with the above statement. There are different kinds of cloudy water. Bacterial blooms, algae, particulates, it all depends on...
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to Noroomforshoe's post in the thread How do you guys deal with cloudy water? with Like.
It depends largely on why your water is cloudy. Iff your tank is new or if you are cleaning out the filter too much, it could be...
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to ruud's post in the thread How often do you clean your filter? with
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I treat the whole tank as "filter media" and run my filters without filter media just to get water moving through the tank, like a... -
Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread How often do you clean your filter?.There is no one correct answer. There are wrong answers though. I generally clean a filter when I notice a reduction in flow. I aim to...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread Tropheus Purple Rainbow Breeding Group.That's actually a great idea. I never would have thought of a shower curtain. Cheap enough to cut to size for any aquarium as well.
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Rusty_Shackleford reacted to TanksfortheMemories's post in the thread Tropheus Purple Rainbow Breeding Group with Like.
its just hanging over the back, its a 180 with corner overflows on each side, so i used some wire "hooks" and attached to the curtain...
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Rusty_Shackleford replied to the thread Tropheus Purple Rainbow Breeding Group.I was wondering what that was with the odd pattern on the right side. Interesting use of a shower curtain for sure. Is it attached to...
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