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by Rick Dotson
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Slides and links from Jan Equipment Meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 400

Slides and links from Jan Equipment Meeting

Keeping aquarium for me has been about observation and awareness. How are my plants growing? How are my fish doing? Is my water clear? Equipment is no different. These are my thoughts, Your mileage may vary. The slides are attached as a PDF. Here are the links. Bulk Reef has a lot of tutorials and i...
by Rick Dotson
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: PAR meter
Replies: 2
Views: 3781

PAR meter

Can I use the PAR for a few days? Wondering who has it.
Thanks
by Rick Dotson
Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: CO2 regulator preferences?
Replies: 10
Views: 7198

Re: CO2 regulator preferences?

I recently got a SR Aquaristik CO2 Dual Stage Regulator. The first one had a sticking needle valve and solenoid valve. I contacted SR and they sent a new right away and the new unit is bullet proof. I adjusted Needle once and it has held the flow perfectly. But I would just recommend getting a dual ...
by Rick Dotson
Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: Road Trip this Saturday 1/8/2022
Replies: 1
Views: 3653

Road Trip this Saturday 1/8/2022

Mary and I (and maybe Sean) are going to the greenhouse. Want to meet us there? We will be there Saturday 1/9 at about noon. It is a cool place even if you don’t buy anything.

Carnivorous Plant Nursery
13763 John Cline Road
Smithsburg, MD. 21783

https://carnivorousplantnursery.com/
by Rick Dotson
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Plant Talk
Topic: platinum soil review
Replies: 0
Views: 7168

platinum soil review

Has anyone used platinum soil as a substrate and how did you like it. I don’t have a particularly difficult set up plants but wanted to get an opinion before I used it.

Thanks

Rick Dotson
by Rick Dotson
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2784

Re: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank

Seems I hit the button twice. Somethings can’t be fool proofed.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2784

Re: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank

I am getting 150 PAR on my glosso and it is doing great but I am running a fine line on algae. I did not think about dimming the lights. I will need to check the app tonight.

Jen, snails are just food for my assassins.
by Rick Dotson
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: CO2 regulator preferences?
Replies: 10
Views: 7198

Re: CO2 regulator preferences?

I tried a Milwaukee once and it dumped and wiped out my tank. I have since always (twice) bought a dual stage from Robert’s Oxygen. They hold steady pressure.

John, I surprised that no one has snagged your gift.
by Rick Dotson
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Best Daily DIY Fert Mix
Replies: 2
Views: 3563

Re: Best Daily DIY Fert Mix

Thanks MTS. I have the old PMDD chemicals from the early 2000s. I need to find a source for those additional nitrates.

I will let you know how it turns out.
by Rick Dotson
Sat Nov 28, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Best Daily DIY Fert Mix
Replies: 2
Views: 3563

Best Daily DIY Fert Mix

I just wanted to see what you all thought. It is surprising how many articles I surf about aquatic plants are posted by GWAPA members. I am currently dosing PPS pro but think I am PO4 limited. I am thinking of moving to an EI daily wet solution but dose at half strength. That would bump up my PO4 bu...

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