the waste from the fish and plants is going to break down into particles smaller then grains of sand.it is going to be tough to clean it out of there with all that gravel.i prefer to stay with 1/4 to 3/8 inches of gravel.any other thoughts on this?
My 20g L *WARNING 56K* pics!
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i have been so busy with school i havent had time to even try the diy co2 i should be experimenting this weekend but im not positive
absolutly nothing new except i thought my nitrites peeked but i whent and got my water tested and it was at like 2ppm now when i say whent and got i mean yes i whent to petco i ran out of test strips and i cant afford any more (geez i need a job)
so sorry that it kinda came to a halt but i have more important things to do right now
absolutly nothing new except i thought my nitrites peeked but i whent and got my water tested and it was at like 2ppm now when i say whent and got i mean yes i whent to petco i ran out of test strips and i cant afford any more (geez i need a job)
so sorry that it kinda came to a halt but i have more important things to do right now
ok guys i know its been a realy long time but hey school is realy important ...
any who today my take is perfect so i whent and got two fidiler crab and a cae and two grass plants .. (forgot what they are called)
so heres some pics sorry for the quality though...
any who today my take is perfect so i whent and got two fidiler crab and a cae and two grass plants .. (forgot what they are called)
so heres some pics sorry for the quality though...
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Nice layout! I like the double-decker stand; it's giving me ideas, for sure. My brother used to make "expedient" furniture like that with plywood and shelving along w/ black and white paint...actually looked like stuff from IKEA.
You've got the perfect mindset...keep at school, it's worth it.
v/r, N-A
You've got the perfect mindset...keep at school, it's worth it.
v/r, N-A
Lighting for a 20 long is a bit tuffer, I would have gone for a regular 20 if you were going to plant it, Actualy if I had as much space as you do I would have likely gone for a 30-40 or even a 55 gallon tank.
The problem with the long is stem plants get too tall too fast, just like my 10 gallon.
Nice layout, if that is Mondo Grass it is going to die. If it is I would suggest you remove it before it rots and does bad things to your tank. Some pet stores sell it as an aquatic plant but it is not a true aquatic.
Did you cycle your tank? Best $20 you can spend at this point is a LIQUID test kit. Strips are not accurate. I buy most supplies online or you can even print out a coupon online and take it into petsmart and they will price match. Dr Foster and Smith is also a great site for online ordering.
If you can save up a better CO2 Reactor is the Red Seas 500 (only need one),you might even be better off with a bubble ladder. Not sure what Airstones your uisng but usualy you need a VERY fine mist of bubbles. Also HOB filters will offgass most of you CO2 unless you keep the tank filled (or possibly put a sponge under the outlet) to prevent surface agitation.
The problem with the long is stem plants get too tall too fast, just like my 10 gallon.
Nice layout, if that is Mondo Grass it is going to die. If it is I would suggest you remove it before it rots and does bad things to your tank. Some pet stores sell it as an aquatic plant but it is not a true aquatic.
Did you cycle your tank? Best $20 you can spend at this point is a LIQUID test kit. Strips are not accurate. I buy most supplies online or you can even print out a coupon online and take it into petsmart and they will price match. Dr Foster and Smith is also a great site for online ordering.
If you can save up a better CO2 Reactor is the Red Seas 500 (only need one),you might even be better off with a bubble ladder. Not sure what Airstones your uisng but usualy you need a VERY fine mist of bubbles. Also HOB filters will offgass most of you CO2 unless you keep the tank filled (or possibly put a sponge under the outlet) to prevent surface agitation.
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justintoxicated said:
wow you right alot... lol
ummm first off i got the 20g l because its a small tank but with alot of room i pland on if having dps but that is going to change i think im just going to try plants and see what lives if they dont they they dont if they doo the i gues its enough light... lol
um the grass is called kyoto
yes i cycled my tank and i plan on buy a test kit soon
i think im going to stick with the co2 system i have now
oh and have you heard any thing about using dryice to put co2 into the water
