I was given a little box of Laterite. Would it be OK to mix some of this in the lower layers with Seachem's Flourite and gravel that I plan to use or do thw two not complement?

I bought the tank used for less that half of what it cost new. It was a custom tank. Did I mention I was a plant rookie? I have one of those CO2 dispensors like Martha has in her tank. Did I also mention I'm a cheapscate? Yes I understand that it's rated for I think 20-30 gals. I planned on a light ...

Yea, I wondered if it might be a waste. I also wondered if it would look good. I'll probably not go with the 50/50. The folks at HelloLights said this: <em> I have several ARO electronic ballasts from you. They each power a 96w PC bulb. I'd like to use one to power a 55w PC. Is this doable and advis...

Thanks for the response folks. One reason I picked these lights is because I already have the ballasts and endcaps from a former reef tank. If I put these in the middle with a good reflector I believe I would have fairly intense light in the center 18 to 20" leaving only a few inches on each si...

Hi folks <img border="0" src="smileys/smiley17.gif" border="0"> This is my first post. This web-site looks great! And some of your tanks look awsome! I'm experienced with aquarium fish tanks but have never had a nice planted tank. I'm a PVAS member also. I'm about to se...