Prof Dirk I also have some time this evening to actually sit down and respond to a few things. Firstly I want to ask if you have considered...
I want to get this thread back on track. It is about fert strategies and thought processes and not about personal tank problems, although personal...
Yes that is some good advice. If I can add, stay away from most cichlids right now, except angels. Keep in mind though the angels WILL eat the...
I really rate the TetraTec filters. I have the EX1200, which I actually have to back down by 30% on the output or else it is just too strong. I...
Hi guys For beginners, this is a nice site: http://www.thinkfish.co.uk/community.html It helps you set up a community tank and gives loads of...
There has been a lot of people experimenting with a midday "siesta" period in an attempt to get rid of algae. Plants respond almost immediately to...
I'm afraid with Cycle you are wasting money. It does not work. Tetra Safe Start is better but costs about 4x as much! But we know for sure it...
Hi Welcome to TASA. Assuming the tank is cleaned out, you can start by adding some gravel, dechlorinated water and a filter. If the cannister is...
I posted earlier a short reply because I had limited time. I agree I should be doing 50% WC, but my current container only allows for 30% water to...
And my previous post (the link) explains in detail the argument that too many nutrients does NOT cause algae... And if I have BGA I have too...
It is a long read, but quite interesting. Touches on many of the topics we discuss here....
+1 on the EX1200. It is a great filter and outperforms many others of similar spec. I actually have to back down 30% on the output...
I bought a Tetra external cannister EX1200 from an online shop (retail, not wholesale) shipped from JHB to PE. I thought the price was pretty...
I have sucessfully grown Echinodorus quadricostatus in inert pool filter sand with only Dirk's Drops in the water column and fairly low light. (3...
Mad for sure; scientist...nope Weekly 30% is normal for me
For an update of what's been happening, I posted something here http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?p=25041#post25041
Firstly, let me post a small correction. BBA in freshwater is hardly ever red. In Marine tanks it can be red. Moving on. I'm not sure if this...
Hi guys A friend of mine from Kirkwood is moving town and needs to clear out some equipment before the move. Probably needs to sell within the...
Slagter, do you have any or know of anybody who's got? I have not seen them around LFS ever...
Hi Prof Dirk Thank you for the reply. Once again I have read some information on the web and said information indicates one should keep 1 male...
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