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by Tim_Koles
Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: New to me crypts
Replies: 8
Views: 4360

Re: New to me crypts

Thanks Linus Sean, Big crypt killing tank - 80 degrees F, pH 6.5, 0 NH3, 10ppm NO3, 0 NO2, 20ppm KH, 150ppm GH, CO2 added Farm tank 78 degrees, pH 7.5, 0 NH3, 0 NO3, 0 NO2, 80 to 120 ppm KH, 150ppm GH, no CO2 added Mini hex 72 degrees, pH 7.0, 0 NH3, 0 NO3, 0 NO2, 40 to 80 ppm KH, 75ppm GH, no CO2 a...
by Tim_Koles
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: New to me crypts
Replies: 8
Views: 4360

New to me crypts

Hi all, So I came away from todays meeting with several nice crypts and I'm looking for some advise for growing them. My main tank has become a crypt killing beast and I'm not really sure why as I had the nicest wendtii in there that I have ever grown. After melting completely, one of the plantings ...
by Tim_Koles
Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Critters
Topic: Fish suggestion
Replies: 11
Views: 11179

Fish suggestion

Hi all I have a small hex tank, 2.5 gallons that I am looking to add some fish too. I set it up as a shrimp tank but it keep killing off the shrimp. Its ambient temperature to the house and we keep it hotter during the summer so the tank gets hotter than 80 degrees with the light and top on. Im pret...
by Tim_Koles
Fri Sep 22, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: September Meeting
Replies: 14
Views: 4452

Re: September Meeting

I plan on being there but I have no chairs to bring and I may be leaving early. Tomorrow is turning into a craptastic day of shuttling around family members.
by Tim_Koles
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Need suggestion for Canister filter & in-line diffuser
Replies: 1
Views: 1054

Re: Need suggestion for Canister filter & in-line diffuser

I have the Fluval 405 on my 90 and I use an inline diffuser. It seems to work fine, i.e. no issue with the tubing. I used the ribbed tubing for part of the setup and then some standard tubing for the rest. Also have an inline heater as well. The Fluval valve crapped out on my after what I consider a...
by Tim_Koles
Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Linus' Lotus
Replies: 8
Views: 7456

Re: Linus' Lotus

This is the one that I have. Just started blooming earlier this week. Its "American Three Color" also known as "Mei Sanse"
by Tim_Koles
Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: July meeting
Replies: 26
Views: 8773

Re: July meeting

Sean,

Im not heading up 270 but if you can Metro over to New Carrollton or somewhere close to it you can come up with me.
by Tim_Koles
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: July meeting
Replies: 26
Views: 8773

Re: July meeting

Ok im in. I assume that we will be doing an auction up there. Might be a good way to pick up something different and trade stuff all of us are swamped with.
by Tim_Koles
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Linus' Lotus
Replies: 8
Views: 7456

Re: Linus' Lotus

Looking good. I have the one you gave me in a pot and it seems to be getting going. My other two are looking good and sending up a bunch of flower stalks. Ill take some photos when they open.
by Tim_Koles
Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: July meeting
Replies: 26
Views: 8773

Re: July meeting

I am planning on heading up at the moment but will have to confirm closer to the date, i.e. maybe

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