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In one of my planted tank i have Neon tetra, cardinal tetra, emperor tetra, glow line tetra, rummy nose tetra and fancy guppy In my other tank i have few bosemani rainbow, australian rainbow and some red rainbows of which i don't know the name. . I want these nice big rainbows in my planted...

Thanks for the response freshy.. I meant to say I tried to replant the out grown portion of aternanthera which i cut to replant and during that I found the stems and leaves to be very brittle. . Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Hi I tried to replant my outgrown alternanthera and I found that its stems and leaves have become very brittle and cracking if bent slightly ( they are not soft ).. is this any deficiency and if so can you help me understand what I need to do ? ( I follow EI macro micro alternate -...

I am using EI alternate and it seems it talks more of KNO3 (for Nitrates), K2SO4 (for K) and KH2PO4 (for P) and micro. what role does mg and ca play in that (MGSO4, CASO4/CANO3)? At few places it says it is not necessary to add mg/ca as it comes from "tap water" and then I was wondering...

I am using API kh and gh test and it seems my kh and gh are around 2-3 (drops when it changes colour).. Can you please let me know what should be kh and gh of planted tank ? And how do I adjust it if it is not what is expected? Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Surprising updates... From hydor koralia site it seems they have pumps region wise.. meaning no 100-240 v range we have generally so that it works cross countries and hence 750 is not for india 230 v 50 hz electric outlets. . That's okay. . I need to go for 3200 or 4400.. But. . From the site...

Thank you thank you thank you everyone. . What a power of online forums. . never heard of koralia and now I know. . I am going for it. . Just two queues: 1. 750 or 1100 or 1500 ? 2. will this not create much surface agitation? Won't that be bad for co2 containment? Sent from my GT-N7100...

i have 100 g pressurized CO2 tank with EHEIM 2217 canister.. i need to provide more water circulation than what 2217 output provides as otherwise some parts of the tank are not getting enough water movement (absolutely stand sill not moving plants and helping algae to grow).. how to provide...

i have 100 g tank and i want to use above dosing regime.. i have one difficulty.. i dont have tsp.. i have gram digital weight.. so when above says 1 1/2 tsp or 1/2 tsp, how much gram that would be ?

thanks tumbz and mgamer.. i will be going for CSM+B nice calculator that tumbz.. please help me little more.. on that calculator: on above what i understand is: 1. i will select 100 G as my tank size (my tank is 100 G) 2. i will select DIY 3. i will select Plantex CSM+B 4. a solution...

Wonderful explanation wesley.. shows there is so much interesting stuff to understand when one feels just something is understood. .ain't that the fun and joy of a hobby :).. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Can someone please provide more inputs on my OP ? Many experts out there who are masters in preparing / applying ferts for high tech tank setup. . Please let me know what should be done. . Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Many thanks byron and wesley.. Does refilled water having chlorine kill nitryfing bacteria ? Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

I have cycled tank: Ammonia 0 ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 80-160 ppm I do 50% weekly water change with tap water (don't have RO machine) My tap water has chlorine.. I do put dechlorine for fish before adding this tap water.. For the nitryfing bacteria what care should I take before this...

Thanks byron.. Similarly looking forward to some inputs from members having experience on ferts for such tank setup.. Please let me know. . Sent from my GT-N7100 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App

Hi, I need some help in deciding what ferts I put for my around 2 week old planted tank. . Tank size: 48 x 24 x 21 inches 120 x 60 x 55 cm ~100g Plants: Rottala roundifolia Rottala valichi Rattala najenshan Long hair grass Artherna Dwarf hair grass for carpet Monte carlo on some parts Cuba...

Thanks axel and jpappy for your inputs. . Lights are around 8 inches from water surface. . Is that near? Far ? Reasonable ? And it's 6500k... It's a new scape so don't know much the effect on plants yet. . But yes there is pearling and growth of already tall plants happening with the existing...

Hi, Can you please suggest good lights for below size pressurised co2 100g planted tank : 48 x 24 x 21 (inches) 120 x 60 x 53 (cm) L x D x H I currently have 4 x 54w GE StarCoat T5HO but the light intensity seems low.. Looking forward to suggestions. . Sent from my GT-N7100 using...

I have rotala walichi, rotala roundifolia, najenshan, hygrofelia... While writing this I found below link which explains more of this behaviour http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/general-aquarium-plants-discussions/42523-rotala-wallichii-closes-night.html It seems this fascinating...

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