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by tug
Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Mold in my micros:
Replies: 4
Views: 3329

Re: Mold in my micros:

Another option would be to add 25mL Excel to every liter of trace stock solution but IME, it is less effective over time and I have been adding about 1/4 tsp each ascorbic acid and potassium Sorbate to a liter of solution. The actual recommended amount mentioned in James' blog is 0.5g, E300 Ascorbic...
by tug
Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Mold in my micros:
Replies: 4
Views: 3329

Re: Mold in my micros:

I use distilled water for trace solutions because PO4 levels are reported to be around 3ppm in our DC tap water. Ascorbic Acid to keep the solutions pH at 6 or less, the chelators used are a lot more stable in a solution with a pH of 6 or less. Though it may inhibit some mold, it should keep iron fr...
by tug
Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Blue Green Algae - need help
Replies: 14
Views: 11794

Re: Blue Green Algae - need help

I'm dosing closer to 7.2 ppm NO3 and 0.8 ppm PO4, daily. At these levels I worry NO3 levels might shock any new arrivals like Caridina multidentata. :shock: I should get a test kit but some Yamato shrimp would also tell me if levels are too high. Thing is, I have little alga to speak of and no more ...
by tug
Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Glass cap for tank?
Replies: 8
Views: 3824

Re: Glass cap for tank?

Houses use to have transoms above the interior doors. Something like that often measures, 12" x 29" framed.
by tug
Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Glass cap for tank?
Replies: 8
Views: 3824

Re: Glass cap for tank?

One of those cold frame diy's using old windows would be fantastic, if that's what you're thinking.
It should look very cool. You need an interesting way to frame it to open - a window that size would be unique.
by tug
Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: February Meeting
Replies: 50
Views: 16076

Re: February Meeting

If GWAPA needs a location for the August meeting, the inside work at our house should be ending by the end of June. :D Kay and I can see about having a meeting here in DC and for you to be flapping your gums, it would be worth our having a meeting. So, here in our home could be an option, if you like.
by tug
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Moss ID.
Replies: 1
Views: 1379

Moss ID.

Would anyone venture a guess as to what kind of moss this is in my tank?
Sorry if the picture quality isn't the best.
Image
by tug
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Aquarium "Life Hacks"
Replies: 20
Views: 23890

Re: Aquarium "Life Hacks"

Subject: Aquarium "Life Hacks" IIRC, cyanoacryilate glues immediately plasticize balsa wood and are accelerated by moisture in doing that. [referencing my RC sailplane neurons...) Jim, I found a reference to Shechems' Flourish Glue made from the same cyanoacryilate. Of course their produc...
by tug
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Aquarium "Life Hacks"
Replies: 20
Views: 23890

DIY Post Trim Turbo Surface Skimmer.

Ghazanfars' DIY Post Trim Turbo Surface Skimmer. Great idea he found while skimming an old Aquajournal. http://www.gwapa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2098 Parts needed: Powerhead Bottle Filter foam http://www.aquaticscape.com/offsite/skimmer1.jpg http://www.aquaticscape.com/offsite/skimmer2.jpg
by tug
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: February Meeting
Replies: 50
Views: 16076

Re: February Meeting

Will Sam be offering to talk again, when the weather is nice and we can count on more people making it to the meeting?

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