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by krisw
Thu Jul 11, 2019 6:57 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: Updating membership status?
Replies: 2
Views: 6149

Re: Updating membership status?

Micha, you should be good to go now.
by krisw
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Using a PAR meter
Replies: 1
Views: 1095

Re: Using a PAR meter

Aileen, it sounds like you're doing it correctly. Were you getting that reading just sitting inside, or under an actual aquarium light? If just ambient light in your house, it's not surprising to get a very low number. If you hold it directly under your aquarium light, you'll get a three digit numbe...
by krisw
Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: Announcements, comments & suggestions
Topic: 2019 AGA Contest is open!
Replies: 12
Views: 14376

Re: 2019 AGA Contest is open!

Just remember -- it only matters what's in the photo. Throw in whatever algae crew you need, and you can pull them out before the photo. What you don't list, they'll never know. ;-)
by krisw
Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Root tabs
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

Re: Root tabs

Paul, there very well may be an optimum root tab to use, but at least in my experience, the root feeders aren't going to be picky. As Cavan mentioned during my talk at the last meeting, the roots are sophisticated enough to only take the nutrients they need, and if you bury the tab deep enough under...
by krisw
Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Lake Tanganyika plant?
Replies: 5
Views: 3423

Re: Lake Tanganyika plant?

Becca, that's likely the same stuff...
by krisw
Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: Big Fish Deal (BFD) February 15-17, 2019
Replies: 23
Views: 24632

Re: Big Fish Deal (BFD) February 15-17, 2019

Nodir, the BFD is in two weeks. ;-)
by krisw
Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: December Meeting - Holiday Potluck
Replies: 22
Views: 15392

Re: December Meeting - Holiday Potluck

I'll be bringing a veggie side dish... Still deciding what...
by krisw
Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Wassup?
Topic: 2019 AGA Convention
Replies: 1
Views: 1923

2019 AGA Convention

All, the registration for the 2019 Aquatic Gardeners Association Convention in Seattle, WA on May 2-5, 2019 is now open! I will say that the field trip and workshop counts are going fast, so if you think you are attending, please sign up now. https://aga2019.com/ The convention will take place May 2...
by krisw
Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:57 am
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Rotala macranda and walichi turning green
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

Re: Rotala macranda and walichi turning green

Yes, see if the added micros help with the color at all. If not, after a couple weeks, report back, and we can troubleshoot further.
by krisw
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: Rotala macranda and walichi turning green
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

Re: Rotala macranda and walichi turning green

Jose, are your 24/7's turned up all the way? If not, what lighting settings are you using? Sorry for so many questions, but there are lots of variables. One thing I notice is that you're dosing about twice as much of the macro solution as their baseline recommendation, and about half of the micro so...

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