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by krisw
Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Do you need powder type for a good carpet
Replies: 2
Views: 3127

Re: Do you need powder type for a good carpet

I've never used powder for carpets. Maybe the smallest Eleocharis might like it, but otherwise just use the regular stuff. If you really need fine grain, you can mix in inert sand.
by krisw
Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Articles
Topic: Blackworm Blobs
Replies: 1
Views: 5133

Blackworm Blobs

Something most of us have already seen, but surprising to see a Blackworm article in the NY Times daily news feed:

Behold, the Worm Blob and Its Computerized Twin
https://nyti.ms/3b5L6TS
by krisw
Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 5
Views: 3939

Re: Hello!

Hey Jeff! Was just thinking about you guys recently! Very glad to hear that you're setting things up again. Are you still in the D.C. area?
by krisw
Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Facebook?
Replies: 1
Views: 2955

Re: Facebook?

by krisw
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:11 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA
Replies: 4
Views: 4302

Re: POSSIBLE COLLECTING SITES IN FLORIDA

David, you may want to reach out to Sean Murphy directly. He's done lots of collecting in Florida. Otherwise, if you return to the nerite place, keep me in mind. ;-)
by krisw
Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: IMPORTING PLANTS FROM ASIA
Replies: 5
Views: 3663

Re: IMPORTING PLANTS FROM ASIA

This doesn't help with the import license issue, but do know that very few places that claim to be farming Buce are actually doing so. Most are holding areas for wild collected plants. Maybe you're getting lucky, but I've heard that story way too many times. The only truly reliable way to ensure the...
by krisw
Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:55 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2784

Re: Ideal PAR for High Tech Tank

Rick, 150 PAR at substrate will grow just about anything, but like you said, it's a fine line for algae. If you can keep the overall system balanced, you can definitely do it just fine.
by krisw
Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: CO2 regulator preferences?
Replies: 10
Views: 7195

Re: CO2 regulator preferences?

I've never gone wrong with a GLA regulator, single or dual stage. They use higher quality parts, which tends to add redundancy to avoid the dumps. They're also pricier than many other options. I haven't used the other two options you listed.
by krisw
Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Photoperiod
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Re: Photoperiod

I do 8 hours on all tanks, but use dimmers to adjust the lighting intensity. For the sword, let us know how that experiment goes. Increasing by 4 hours may require less intensity to avoid algae.
by krisw
Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Heathers for big tanks
Replies: 14
Views: 4379

Re: Heathers for big tanks

I'll second the Hydor in-lines. I'm running on all of my tanks for years -- never any problems *knock on wood*

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