If you decide not to go the do-it-yourself, or I should say the assemble-it-yourself, way then Marine Depot is having a sale on CO2 stuff. See
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem. ... omsource=4

Here's mine:

I'll be there.

There is a discussion of green water at http://www.aquariumalgae.blogspot.com/ . I don't know if its discussion of the causes is correct, but I think the cures it lists are correct.

The two or three times I have had it I cured it quickly with a UV sterilizer.

Topic suggestion: Photographing the planted tank.

I second the AHSupply suggestion. They do make black enclosures. They have always responded to my questions, and always try to help.

The July meeting will be at my house, this Saturday the 22nd. I look forward to seeing all of you that can make it--for buying, selling, and trading plants; for critiquing my aquariums, especially the 2.5 gal one; for discussing plants & aquascaping; and general conversation and socializing. Att...

I took a chance and bought one. I don't recommend it. If anyone would like further information on its problems get in touch with me. Or, you can come by and examine it yourself.

Go to www.marinedepot.com and then click on "specials."

Has anyone ever used this automatic fish feeder? Marine Depot has them on sale for $17.49. I need another automatic feeder, and this looks like a good deal.