I am trying to finish the design for my stand and am trying to figure out the ideal height to run my 4x t5 fixture at. I setup a ghetto system to figure out PAR. At 7.5" above the tank, I am getting 115 to 120 PAR.
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- Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:36 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3011
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Tank Temperature
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1569
Re: Tank Temperature
84 is hotter than I would run for most tanks, barring discus or another specifically warm water tank. I would search on your livestock. Additionally, a lot of plants don't like going over 80 from what I have heard, but never run a tank that high. As for cooling it down, there are 3 primary methods. ...
- Sun May 24, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: Plant Talk
- Topic: Eriocaulon Seeds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5561
Eriocaulon Seeds
Has anyone ever tried these? What was the success rate? Worth it?
- Sat May 23, 2020 9:12 am
- Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
- Topic: Forum Upgrade
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10665
Re: Forum Upgrade
I have been using flickr to host photos here. Find the medium format works best (this may have improved with the new site, haven't tried yet. Get the bbcode, must be in desktop mode and click the share button. Only downside is it contains a ton of url crap in the code to trim.
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:07 am
- Forum: DIY
- Topic: [HELP] - NOVA Aquarium Stand Construction Tomorrow
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5297
Re: [HELP] - NOVA Aquarium Stand Construction Tomorrow
The major question here is how far off are you. If you put a tank on the stand(not filled with water), can you slide a piece of paper under it? Credit card? More? If its just a piece of paper, a foam board underneath can filled the gap. If it's more than a credit card, not sure on the best way to do...
- Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: DIY
- Topic: DIY moss wall.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5273
Re: DIY moss wall.
I used plastic knitting mesh from Michaels a few years ago and it worked. I would recommend scuffing it up a bit for a better surface for the moss to attach. Also, remember, unless you cover the vast majority, it will take quite a while for it to look full.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:10 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Magnetic tank cleaners
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1162
Magnetic tank cleaners
I have been using the flipper nano cleaners for a few years now and they work great. I just tried the plastic attachment for the first time on my 3/4 acrylic on the 180. It didn't appear to put any scratches in the acrylic and was pretty quick for 16sq ft of viewing panel. Additionally, they are pri...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:54 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Thinking about regressing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1142
Re: Thinking about regressing
To add, one of the major things I would like to achieve is bringing out the colors in my altums. The current leds excel at bringing out the golds in the body, but the blues on the top of the fish when the fish are in the right place facing the right direction... and reds in the fins are only availab...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Thinking about regressing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1142
Thinking about regressing
I am thinking of moving to a t5 hybrid for my 180. With black Friday around the corner, trying to get people's thoughts. I think a 2 bulb t5 will be more than enough for the 180 and help provide a little more fill light, currently unable to grow plants under the java fern. I am going to keep my plan...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Wassup?
- Topic: GWAPA Holiday Potluck - SUNDAY - December 8th
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12718
Re: GWAPA Holiday Potluck - SUNDAY - December 8th
I am pretty sure I will be there, barring work schedule changes. I will bring some beef, pork, or bambi.