Desktop Aquarium

[authmal]

The filtered is probably RO, then.

 

[0live]

The filtered is probably RO, then.

That was my thought too.. I totally forget my test kit on the kitchen counter.


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[myswtsins]

RO water and tap would be perfect. Mixed to 2 to get desired results or just re-constitute to RO water. Put the test kit in your car tonight, that's what I do because I will always forget to bring something usual with me as I am rushing out the door.

 

[OrionGirl]

Why not just take the samples home?

 

[authmal]

Why not just take the samples home?

I'd guess the tubes are in the kit, but other vessels could be commandeered for the purpose.

 

[0live]

I'd guess the tubes are in the kit, but other vessels could be commandeered for the purpose.

I thought about it, but poking around the kitchen to find something that wouldn't send the water all over my car on the way home proved fruitless.


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[0live]

I went ahead with the build, and have had it set up in the office for a few weeks now.

Peeling guide tape:


Curing:


Moved in, Planted, and filled:



Close up on plants:


Swapped the light this week for something adjustable:

 

[dougall]

Looks great

What sort of light bulb are you using?

And any links for that fixture? It looks like something I could use several of.

 

[0live]

Thanks!

It's FAS from Ikea. I've had this a while and IIRC I added an extra bit of metal to it a few years ago.. but the stock lamp looks like it would work.

The buld is a 14w 6500k CFL from Walmart (I think?)

 

[dougall]

Awesome, thanks again.

looks like it might be a little narrow for the lights I was thinking about using over a SW reef, but I'll have to measure.