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  1. FS: True Rotala indica(about 30 stems), Ludwigia curly tornado, Rotala sunset

    R indica: 40$ for the bunch.
    L. curly: 6 good sized stems: 40$
    Rotala sunset, about 5 decent tops: 50$
    All prices include shipping.

    R sunset is not cut, this can lead to decay, but the stems...
  2. Valves sold, 1 OC filter pending. 1 OC filter...

    Valves sold, 1 OC filter pending.

    1 OC filter left and the coralife 72" hood. 400$ plus greyhound shipping(60$ or so).
  3. CR500 wet dry, but getting rid of the ADa tank...

    CR500 wet dry, but getting rid of the ADa tank and switching to the Mr Aqua tank.
    Not sure if that was clear or not, did not mean to imply I used the Mr Aqua as a sump.
  4. Not a bleed, but a purge. You can drill into the...

    Not a bleed, but a purge.
    You can drill into the side and seal with glue(Various PVC cements, E6000, Gel cyano super glues etc) a small 3/16" hole and rigid air line tubing to say 3" from the top...
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    I think you'll need about 2-3x this many plants....

    I think you'll need about 2-3x this many plants.
    A big bunch of water sprite would be ideal.
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    Sticky: I bought them a long time ago off ebay, then it...

    I bought them a long time ago off ebay, then it was like, these are cheesy, fine if you dose tiny amounts and have smaller tanks.
    I need 2-4 weeks or more to make it worth my time/trouble for auto...
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    I tried to put a large lace plant in the rear...

    I tried to put a large lace plant in the rear right corner, but it was just too large.
    I'll try E gussonii in the front open spot.

    You can see the trim method for the Monte carlo, it's much...
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    As long as you keep up on larger water changes...

    As long as you keep up on larger water changes and high frequency, then the R wallichii should be fine with the water, then it's mostly CO2/light.
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    I'm just happy I got the pointing knife the right...

    I'm just happy I got the pointing knife the right way. :cool:

    Announcements can mention updates a coming down the pipe for everyone.
    But many do not read those, stickies and whatnot, and need...
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    Wood looks like Grape wood and will take a good...

    Wood looks like Grape wood and will take a good long soaking to sink.

    I like #2 and the last one.
  11. It would work. I'd go up one size for 10$. ...

    It would work. I'd go up one size for 10$.

    http://www.tropicalriverandreef.com/otp-circulation---skimmer-pump-otp-2000-.html

    I'll show you how to modify for a dual venturi maybe later.
  12. 1. Yes, you feed the CO2 into the suction side of...

    1. Yes, you feed the CO2 into the suction side of a powerhead with a NW impeller. I use about 1ft of rigid airline tubing and heat the tip to snake into the suction side of the NW pump/powerhead....
  13. Okay dokey

    Okay dokey
  14. Thread: Curious

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    Grassy? Blyxa, pretty easy.

    Grassy? Blyxa, pretty easy.
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    If the KH was lower, say 3-4, then the R...

    If the KH was lower, say 3-4, then the R wallichii is a good plant to say there's not enough CO2.
    It'll grow like a weed if you have soft water and decent water column ferts, but needs good CO2.
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    Sticky: Ah you got those cheesy little reservoirs:) I...

    Ah you got those cheesy little reservoirs:)
    I use 1 gallon to 5 gallon range containers.

    I just made my own rigid tubing and poked a hole in the container lids.
    More volume and you can make your...
  17. No problem, I fully understand where you are...

    No problem, I fully understand where you are coming from, MANY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND PROBLEMS INITIALLY.

    I thought many of the same things.

    Unfortunately, no one really explained CO2 and the...
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    This is what I use.

    This is what I use.
  19. No, you will have a swing of 1 full point due to...

    No, you will have a swing of 1 full point due to CO2.

    Stop going back to that pH of 8.3.

    This is becoming and broken record and it's not relevant.

    Stop worrying about pH generally, we are...
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    These will help: ...

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    http://www.rid-x.com/faq.shtml: I wouldn't...

    http://www.rid-x.com/faq.shtml:

    I wouldn't with a 10 ft pole.
  22. I had 2 AM1000's on a 350 Gallon, the Water...

    I had 2 AM1000's on a 350 Gallon, the Water filter does 10X better.
    I sold the AM1000's.

    DIY is not really DIY, not any more than adding another AM1000.

    You can add a Tee and then 2 needle...
  23. No, you reported after 24-48 hours standing that...

    No, you reported after 24-48 hours standing that the pH was like 7.5 or 7.6 or something.

    Tap water right out of the faucet cannot be measured for the this method, you MUST do the 24-48 hours of...
  24. Sticky: I've neglected tanks for long time frames without...

    I've neglected tanks for long time frames without issues also.
    thicker higher plant biomass seemed to help also.
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    The Red ludwigia is a good plant, well behaved,...

    The Red ludwigia is a good plant, well behaved, nice color and easy.

    I am about the only one selling the monte carlo.
    I suppose in a few months, everyone will.

    Sunshine tetras, this is a...
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