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  1. Plecosterone

    If you had to pick one brand of filter, which would it be?

    I have to agree. I use 2 Rena filters on my 90 and 1 eheim classic on my 75 and the classic needs less maintenance all round and keeps the tank cleaner. I would rather clean the Rena though because it much easier access (and cheaper). But when it comes down to it, the 2 Renas will never compare...
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    Question about lighting

    Most tanks sold do not come with anywhere near enough light to grow plants if that is what you want do. The only way to use the hood that comes with a tank is to overdrive the bulbs, but that may still not give enough light without lot DIY overhauling. It may be wiser to look into a new hood or...
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    CO2 Help

    I haven't been on here for a while but I think I can comment on this. I use 2 of the same setups that Tanker pointed out and have had little problem with them. I say "little" because with time everything wears. Great systems, but I would by a 10lb tank just for the convenience of not having to...
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    Awesome driftwood, safe for tank? Identify plz?

    It looks like cedar to me. I use cedar in my tanks with no problem. No matter how long it has weathered you will still get "stained" water from it. The piece I used was weathred for over 20 years in my back yard and it still turned the water a golden brown color. It did eventually go away and...
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    Some new photos.

    I haven't been on here in a while and I sure do miss seeing your pics Rich. Fantastic pics. It is amazing how good you can get after about 6 trillion shots eh?
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    Quetsions Regarding Eheim Filter and Susbtrat Pro Replacement

    I have never had a problem with my 2217 in 7 years and I always turn it when cleaning. They are pretty tough and dependable.
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    Quetsions Regarding Eheim Filter and Susbtrat Pro Replacement

    Since the filter is a closed system it will make little difference how long the tubes are. Except for the actual friction that the water has on the tubes themselves, but I think this is pretty minute. All the filter is really doing is moving the water.
  8. Plecosterone

    The Official Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart

    It is a big problem when you are far away from anything and run out of beer.
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    Cedar driftwood

    I have been using cedar in my tanks for years with no problems. Plantbrain has also used cedar in many of his very large set-ups. As long as it has been dried for years there is no problem using it except that it wants to float and has to be attached to slate to keep it down.
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    Some shots from the 75 gallon.

    That would explain it. Great shots as usual rich.
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    Some shots from the 75 gallon.

    What settings/flash are you using? The pics seem to have a golden/greenish/yellow hue to them. I like the effect or if the fish are actually that color, I like them too.
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    Which Eheim?

    :iagree: I use one on my 75 gallon with no complaints.
  13. Plecosterone

    Rena XP3: What should I expect to hear?

    I had one xp3 on my 90 gallon and it didn't seem to work all that well and it is no where near stocking capacity either. I added another one xp2 for bio filtration only (pot scrubbers) and together they work great.
  14. Plecosterone

    using wood from your yard

    I use cedar from northern Ontario that has beed bleached in the sun for years with no problems. I also have tried a lilac branch in my 25 gallon and have had no problems yet. It was also very dry before putting it in the tank and it is also quite small.
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    Driftwood ID

    Unless you know wood it is difficult to tell. If it is not washed there by a river or creek just look around at the trees to get an idea of what is in the forest. Cedar is perfectly fine in aquaria. I have big pieces in my 90 gallon with no problems. It was in the sun for over 20 years and still...
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    SAND OR GRAVEL

    I never stir the sand and have no problems at all. I do not believe it is a problem at all. If anyone has had any gas pocket problems I would like to hear from them. My fish are happy and they seem to live forever...lol. I only vacuum for looks and do PWC every 2 - 3 weeks. Just don't overfeed...
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    CO2 diffusion question

    It is actually not useless to difuse with a HOB. I did it in my 10 gallon and the difference was amazing. It may gas off a lot, but what is diffused into the water is still more than just letting it bubble to the surface. A certain amount is going to be gassed off anyway once it goes through the...
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    how do you filter your planted tank?

    I use an ehiem 2217 clasic canister with sand substrate in my 75 planted tank. I do vacuum, but only for looks. I use a 1/2" vacuum tube just above the surface of the sand to pick up any little stuff. My filter gets cleaned once every 3 months at best ( could be done more often because it gets...
  19. Plecosterone

    Rams at home.

    Great shots Rich.
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    substrate!

    :iagree: I never stir the sand in my tanks and I have never had a problem. I personally don't use root tabs anymore just dry ferts. I love sand, have never had any problems and would personally never go back to gravel.
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