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  1. platytudes

    Does anyone here keep natives??

    Like you, I've always wanted to do a natives tank but least killies were the closest I got. I tried an outside pond with bluegills and mosquitofish, but the bluegills ate the mosquitofish (which was fine, kind of expected that) and they were no fun at all to watch, very stealthy, never did take...
  2. platytudes

    Growing a Mango from seed project.

    This looks way simpler than the avocado thing with the toothpicks....might have to try it next time I have a mango ;)
  3. platytudes

    Whole house water filtration systems

    However it is softening the water (via potassium or NaCl) it is likely not as good for aquarium use as tap water. Reverse osmosis water is the only filtration system that I can safely say is best for aquarium use, but only if you reconstitute it (and do so with a certain amount of consistency...
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    Do you tip for take-out food?

    If there is a tip jar, I usually toss in my spare change. In my old town there was an Indian restaurant where they went to great lengths to package all of your food and make it stable for the ride home. They also offered me ice water while I waited. They were so nice and it seemed they went the...
  5. platytudes

    $17.00 Instant Pool

    Oh I see. That rug is nice enough to be an indoor one, I thought it was! I see now that your "laminate flooring" is just a lovely deck :)
  6. platytudes

    $17.00 Instant Pool

    Oh wow. Do be careful, that's the kind of pool that is relying solely on the surface tension to keep it expanded. IMO 60" hard plastic kiddie pools work best, albeit they hold less water. I like to take advantage of the natural sunlight, the algae it grows and the bugs that make their way in are...
  7. platytudes

    compost fail?

    Have you tested your pH during this time? I would be worried about shifts in water chemistry once you've added fish or inverts, but I suppose you're a ways away from that point
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    Do not buy this product!!!!!!!!!!!

    What is your ambient room temperature? Unless you like your house to be like a meat locker, chances are this time of year you don't even need to have a heater plugged in...
  9. platytudes

    Do not buy this product!!!!!!!!!!!

    Tetra is just one of many brands in United Pet Group...which includes Marineland, maker of some of the most popular (and formerly one of the most reliable) heaters. Have you contacted them about this? It's unlikely they don't know about the issue, but in case they don't, it would make them aware...
  10. platytudes

    compost fail?

    Compost is volatile stuff. I wouldn't recommend putting it in an aquarium. 100% topsoil would have been better, with nutrients such as Osmocote pellets in gel caps (or fertcicles...you can Google for more info) added strategically around the base of the plants. I would definitely suggest a...
  11. platytudes

    alright. i cant stand it. im done with sand.

    What about blocking the window lighting? Is that possible? I had the same problem and ended up painting the short end of the aquarium black on the outside (didn't even need to drain it all the way). It considerably helped. In all fairness, I do believe that silica sand, while it doesn't need...
  12. platytudes

    WOW,been gone for a while

    Deleting spam, banning members, moving threads, closing threads, replying to threads...that's kind of just the routine maintenance, and it takes up some time, maybe all the time anyone wants to give. However there are a few extra things that can be done, which add excitement and generate...
  13. platytudes

    alright. i cant stand it. im done with sand.

    It sounds like you have Cyanobacteria, not algae. Maracyn is one way to "treat" it but you have to figure out what the root cause is. Does it smell musty? It has a very distinctive smell. I am almost positive that is what you have though, and if you can manually remove it and do big water...
  14. platytudes

    WOW,been gone for a while

    Facebook has been around for many years. Facebook Groups certainly have taken the place of forums, in a way, and FB in general certainly changed the internet, but it isn't stopping other forums from thriving and growing. Cichlid-forum and Planted Tank are two that come to mind. This forum just...
  15. platytudes

    Pics of my 10gallon...no reason.

    Looking good! Those plants that you have in the front are going to get tall, I'd move them more to the bank and stick with something low in the front...Subwassertang (a kind of moss) or pelia (a kind of liverwort, I think) would do nicely :)
  16. platytudes

    WOW,been gone for a while

    I used to moderate a forum which was always dead (WWM) and the other moderators always seemed to have a seasonal excuse. In summer - "Oh, the weather's so nice outside, people are traveling, enjoying their summer vacations..." In the fall - "The kids are just starting school..." In winter -...
  17. platytudes

    WOW,been gone for a while

    Here's a clue: Elmer Fudd.
  18. platytudes

    No More BS About BS!

    Good job! Now, can you get them to stop touting egg whites? Talk about a nutritional void. And don't get me started on that faux food they call Egg Beaters...
  19. platytudes

    FS Getting out of the hobby sale - 34479 - PICKUP ONLY

    Thanks, Jim! I will miss certainly miss Marion county, but I'm looking forward to new adventures in Bay county :)
  20. platytudes

    FS Getting out of the hobby sale - 34479 - PICKUP ONLY

    Everything has been sold, except for miscellaneous equipment: http://ocala.craigslist.org/for/3832789672.html Mods may close this thread...thanks.
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