MT's are live bearers and don't lay eggs, as far as I know. You should try inspect the plants and wash them off under strong running water. I have...
@TomK Google "diy denitrator filter"...it is a terribly complicated system and takes quite a long time to establish equilibrium. Marine guys use...
@TomK You should use it to control DOC, such as tannin stained water and other invisible dissolved organics, not to control ammonia. As far as I...
Thread section is "sponsor request"... ;) I'm looking.
Cyperus helferi Crinum calamistratum Lilaeopsis mauritiana Isoetes velata
@TomK Purigen removes disolved organic compounds (DOC), and not any of the things you mentioned. However, you need to understand the chemical...
"proper capping" is a relative term... ;) Whenever I helped somebody with leaching issues it eventually became clear that there was one or more...
I just don't understand this leaching problem. Are you guys using the correct PFP? Are you capping it properly? I've had "some" discolouration...
Hi @jedigenie Looking very cool. I am impressed! Pity about the wood...however, if you are looking for Mopani roots you may remember I have that...
I think too much is being made of "long lasting substrates". Yes, the effectiveness does taper off after maybe 18 months or so, but by then one...
Similar to ADA proposals and pretty much a key part of my method also, except I started with 6 hours, 3 at a time with a 2 hour "siesta". Still...
Some more pictures, including my DIY sump (thanks @jedigenie) and cannister. Initially I used some floating plants and at this stage of the setup...
Some promised pictures of the initial hardscape setup and first planting. These were taken in May. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
From their web site: So you are back to square one - don't rescape if you don't feel like messing up the tank, because WHAT soil based substrate...
Actually, the idea is no dosing for about 2 MONTHS, not just the first few days. The exception is potassium which should be dosed from the start,...
Not true, as a key aspect is CEC. While a nutritious substrate means you won't need a lot of water dosing initially, you will eventually have to...
Absolutely. And you have already noticed how much thought goes into such a "nature style" aquarium. Almost always quite a few ferns (P users),...
It certainly plays a big role. I am convinced. Easy-Life is another company that manufacture a similar product. ADA propose you use their version...
A visible algae bloom. A tiny bit of BBA on a slow growing Anubias is not an algae problem. You trim the affected leaf and that should be that....
OK, let's continue. Here is what I did: 1. I tried to plant heavily right from the start, and I decided to go with ferns, grasses and crypts. No...
Separate names with a comma.
