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by krisw
Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: July Meeting - Tank Tour Volunteers Needed!
Replies: 20
Views: 16779

Re: July Meeting - Tank Tour Volunteers Needed!

Thanks Will!
by krisw
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:23 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: July Meeting - Tank Tour Volunteers Needed!
Replies: 20
Views: 16779

Re: July Meeting - Tank Tour Volunteers Needed!

It would be great to get a couple more folks to volunteer. I'm happy to do so as well...
by krisw
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: C. beckettii flower
Replies: 6
Views: 5808

Re: C. beckettii flower

Awesome, I love it when my crypts flower -- never gets old!
by krisw
Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: June Meeting
Replies: 3
Views: 4209

June Meeting

Reminder, we have a GWAPA meeting this Saturday! Our June 27th meeting will feature Scott Fellman of Tannin Aquatics, who will speak about Blurring The Lines: Mental Shifts, Aesthetics, and Benefits of the Botanical-Style Aquarium. Join us this Saturday at 1:00pm! https://zoom.us/j/98806949482 Meeti...
by krisw
Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: PAR Meter
Replies: 3
Views: 1856

Re: PAR Meter

Paul, I just emailed you.... Sorry I didn't see this sooner.
by krisw
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2787

Re: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank

Makes sense. If you're measuring 115 PAR at the level of substrate, I'd think you'd be good for any of those plants.
by krisw
Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:35 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2787

Re: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank

Will, this very much depends on what you want to grow. First, whenever measuring PAR, make sure that the tank has water in it, since the PAR measurements are going to be much lower through water than air. That said, for a high-light tank with CO2, I aim for no less than 60 PAR at substrate. That sai...
by krisw
Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:52 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: DIY CO2 kit
Replies: 2
Views: 4348

Re: DIY CO2 kit

I've not used this, but it seems like the yeast/sugar method, just with more expensive raw materials from them, perhaps with some extra bindings to make 'gel' instead of just sugar water. If you were to go this route, I'd just recommend using a rigid plastic bottle (like a Simply Orange orange juice...
by krisw
Thu May 28, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: May 30th Meeting - Niels Jacobsen - Wanderings in Southeast Asia
Replies: 2
Views: 3296

May 30th Meeting - Niels Jacobsen - Wanderings in Southeast Asia

This month, we will be meeting online via Zoom on Saturday, May 30 @ 1:00pm. We will be watching an AGA talk by Niels Jacobsen about his travels in Southeast Asia, and having a discussion following the talk. The connection information is available to just our members, since we needed special permiss...
by krisw
Mon May 18, 2020 11:07 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Forum Upgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 10077

Re: Forum Upgrade

Thanks Becca -- I just upped the limit from 3megs to 10megs. Let me know if you see a difference.

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