Recent content by dustyboy316

I guess it wasn't a fully submersible one. I thought it was, but on the back that's how it said to set it up. Edit: if you mean up to the water line I did a top off of water right after that picture. That was like right after acclimation.

Hey guys. I quit coming here for awhile, but I'll update yah on my tanks progress... Basically I have 11 lbs of rock and 2 clowns in there now. I put them in a week or so ago. I am going to get some hermits and/or snails soon. My PH = 8.0 , Ammonia = 0, Nitrate/trite = 0 temp is 78 and...

ok, sounds good. Thanks for the help, I'll look more into it haha.

Actually what about this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672797&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443306130&bmUID=1228405862738&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true Is there enough wattage for a bit of coralline growth?

so if I use this light bulb in a fixture I have at home, will coralline grow? I've heard a good wattage fluorescent bulb can grow some algae...

Ok I'm doing this too, so I should test for copper? So what imparticular makes a good LR? I have a choice out of which ones I pick, so what should I look for?

so if a magnet is encased in plastic it's fine? I want to put one in to hold my power head.

This is what I want to do when I move out. Looks great.

Can I just use a normal magnet? I asked on another forum and they told me to get a special type, as putting metal into the tank isnt a good idea? your opinions?

Good idea thanks.

So I have a Maxi Jet powerhead but without anything to make it suction onto so I have it at the bottom of the tank now. Where can I get suction cups for it, the LFS or can I rig it to hook onto a normal suction cup?

Well I bought an aquapod off of ---- and UPS destroyed all of the glass. I am in the midst of trying to get a refund and UPS has contacted me so now it's just a waiting game. Anyways, I don't have a pic but I tore off the filter and air pump from the back of the glass. I have to do a little...

Or maybe you can add Chaeto or something else to it? Thats not a bad idea, but how well would it work?

Should I make a small refugium for a 10 gallon tank, or is it even worth it? I want to get maybe a 3-5 gallon tank just so some copepods can breed. This will happen a few months after the tank is established and only if I notice the pods are getting eaten before they can breed.

Would a regular Aqua clear power filter work for a 10 gallon tank if I get a power head too and do weekly water changes?