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Today, 12:37 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Scrubbing to remove algae? in General Plant Topics

Hi, I read the details from your other post. You may want to copy that url here so folks don't have to hunt around for it.... I personally...

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Today, 11:54 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread ATI help needed ... in Lighting

Hi, As far as I know and based on how my two units seem to work.... The fans are on all the time. There is NO manual option for the fans....

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Today, 03:16 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread New Project Gaining Traction in Aquascaping

I will let you know once plans have firmed up....be good to see you. Hope all is well out there JJ....

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Yesterday, 09:59 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Gerry's 220 Scape with Cardinal Shoal in Aquascaping

Yep, it is cool. I have NO clue what the plan is at the moment. We are brainstorming hardscape materials atm... Will keep you all posted, no fear...

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Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread New Project Gaining Traction in Aquascaping

Hey JJ, Hope all is well out west! Yes, I would have invited you up for the scape work.... Take care! Gerry

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Yesterday, 03:27 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread Curious in Aquatic Plant Species

Tom sells it constantly out of his 180 (tank in home pic) as do others on this forum....

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Yesterday, 02:51 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread Dosing Pump Questions in Aquatic Plant Fertilization

Tom, Do you mean this one? ...

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05-20-2013, 01:29 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Curious in Aquatic Plant Species

Hi, The shorter foreground plant is staurogyne repens 049 and the taller grass like plant is blyxa japonica. Both like c02 and do better using...

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05-20-2013, 01:25 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Gerry's 220 Scape with Cardinal Shoal in Aquascaping

Could be light if esp bright. Can u try no c02 for a full day and see if any diff? Is what I had to do. Really makes a difference. esp if you have...

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05-19-2013, 08:34 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Gerry's 220 Scape with Cardinal Shoal in Aquascaping

Mine are not skittish at all. This thread may be worth a read if you also inject c02... ...

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05-19-2013, 03:52 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Tank temperature in General Plant Topics

78-80 will be fine. Not that 9 gal of water can change temp very rapidly in comparison to even a 40 gal tank. A pump can certainly do it based on how...

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05-19-2013, 03:00 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Gerry's 220 Scape with Cardinal Shoal in Aquascaping

Hey all, Well a w/c and vid/pics later.... 1. Saw BOTH of my lemon drop ancistrus SIMULTANEOUSLY last night! First time since they were...

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05-19-2013, 02:24 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Tank temperature in General Plant Topics

I would bump it up a tad. Most tropical fish will like it warmer. 76-78 is more like it.

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05-19-2013, 02:46 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread New Project Gaining Traction in Aquascaping

Hey, Thanks much for the kind words....I just ordered the tunze ATO so better be a good one :) I also ordered two of the dosing pumps and a 20x4"...

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05-19-2013, 02:45 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread New Project Gaining Traction in Aquascaping

Hi and many thanks...I love manzy but want to try rockwork...I will advise on the plecos. Not sure but perhaps a bulldog of some type. 1-2" tops..

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05-18-2013, 10:29 AM

Gerryd started a thread New Project Gaining Traction in Aquascaping

Hey all, Well, as the scape approaches the 2 year mark, it is time for a change :) I LOVE my current scape and it has been a great learning AND...

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05-18-2013, 10:18 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread Gerry's 220 Scape with Cardinal Shoal in Aquascaping

Thanks. Then why are you reading this thread ? lol I hope you read more of Tom's than mine :) Thanks though for the compliment. I am...

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05-16-2013, 11:08 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread New "What's New" format in General Plant Topics

I would prefer that each thread remain unique on the list as well, no matter the # of replies. I do not like seeing the page filled with replies to...

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05-16-2013, 05:44 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

Hi, For now, you want to try and go from 7.3 or so (your end tap value) to approx 1 full point downward from there with some adjustments. I...

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05-15-2013, 11:56 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread ua hua's 90 gal. in Aquascaping

Best dwarf cichlid I ever kept. Even had fry but did not get past the community fish in the 55 gal at the time. But had several broods and this was...

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05-15-2013, 11:50 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread ua hua's 90 gal. in Aquascaping

I had a nice school of these years ago.. excellent and hardy/colorful community fish....I have always seen offered as the 'flame' tetra here in FL...

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05-15-2013, 11:47 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread C02 - got me again? in CO2 Enrichment

So, no real improvement on the BGA front since the last post. Plant growth is very good however.....this is strange :) Filters are clean and...

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05-15-2013, 01:00 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread HC dying after growing really well (Cyanobacteria growing) in General Plant Topics

Is this a serious recommendation? I am not sure using a pesticide is the right way to go. Nor will it be of any use in this case...

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05-12-2013, 02:04 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

We are providing feedback. How much do you expect? Your questions have been answered for the most part. I cannot answer your last question re the...

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05-11-2013, 04:09 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

c02 is a required plant nutrient but you do not have to use it. You can go low light, non c02, as your choice of fish will appreciate it anyway. W/o...

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05-11-2013, 12:53 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

Hi, a nqw pump does NOT require a reactor. the flow from the nw would go INTO the reactor if anything to diffuse more. That said, a nw pump will NOT...

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05-11-2013, 10:08 AM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/5809-Needle-wheel-DIY-modifications

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05-10-2013, 09:16 PM

Gerryd replied to a thread Co2 in a large tank, 300 gallon along with all sorts of other newbie issues in CO2 Enrichment

How about a nw pump or two for c02? AS Tom stated already, the am1000 is not going to do it for you. Unless you use 3-4 of them but not worth it...

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