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Awesome write-up mate! I know you said you slope your substrate but what would you say the approx. depth of layers 2, 3 and 4 are? Do you use equal parts soil laterite and top layer?

Welcome to the AC! This place is full of smarties and lots of great advice :D

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Duds

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Duds

Before anyone can fully answer you need to answer a couple more questions.

A) What is the wattage output of you light?
B) is it a strip or compound fluorescent? (Im guessing cfl for a tank that...

Thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to when the anacharis fills in the back as it is kind of weak right now lol. And when I saw that anubias at the LFS store I was sold instantly haha. @Cermet...

Hey all!

My 38g has taken back seat recently for undisclosed reasons (cough mom won't let me set it up cough). So I decided to undertake a new project. It is my first attempt at planted tank. It...

Agreed. It is always tempting to go the DIY route for sake of saving money and pride, but some things are best left to the pros. IMO ferts would be one of them.

I've been using one of these in my 4 gallon betta tank and its been holding out at 78 degrees pretty darn well. 50w and rated for 2-10 gallons. Hope this helps :D

Cheers!

Duds

Dave you sir are a wizard. I can't believe I missed this gem of a sticky! I've been floating between the plants and tech sections for recommended lighting the past couple days and have just stumbled...

I totally agree! There seem to be a lot of questions on lighting. Even just a sticky comparing the different types of lighting would be of great benefit!

Here ya go mate. And aquarium plants is supposed to be stellar from what I've heard in terms of price, quality, and quantity.

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Welcome mate! Hope you enjoy the AC!

heya mate, welcome to the AC! :ssmile:

Ok so tank dimensions are 36" x 12" x 20"
I just remeasured the light that came with the tank and it is 24"
With the style of the hood the light fixture does not run across the entirety of the...

Ooops! Your absolutely right. I haven't picked one up yet (wanted a second opinion) but I was thinking of going zoo med.
...

Hey all,

After quite a bit of research I finally picked flora for my 38g tank :19:
I believe they all have similar requirements. Let me know what you think!

Foreground: Dwarf Hairgrass; Crypt...

Beautiful CT Cyberra, I love his coloration! But I must ask, how many bettas is this now?!?! :hmm3grin2orange:

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Duds

Your menu looks pretty good, so my question is how long has he been in the tank? Typically after introducing a fish into a tank you don't start feeding immediately. Also was your tank properly...

Personally, I didn't have much luck with flake food. Now, all bettas are different, but I've found they are notoriously picky eaters overall. This may be your problem??? I would try betta pellets...

Aye mate, it seems getting into this hobby while at home is going to be an uphill battle for you, and for that I am sorry.

In regards to the bowl situation if it is still unmitigated. If the...

indeed :22: We must also give credit to dbosman, for I only expanded upon his previous post.

Cheers!

Duds

welcome to the AC mate!

The beauty of your cichlids is only outshone by your beautiful picture quality. Out of curiosity what did you use to take these? I'd be surprised to hear if its a point and shoot XD

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Duds

Not exactly. The CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) is the ability of the substrate to exchange substrate ions with positively charged nutrient ions (cations) that make up ferts. Therefore a...

Thats soil to you mate, or substrate :P It becomes dirt after you track it through the carpeting of your house or get it on your clothes :hmm3grin2orange:

But yeah mate just a lil' time and...