It is a freshwater tank ?
Why use two pumps ? For two sumps just have them drain into each other and pump the second one back to tank.
If it is freswater it is not a bad idea to add a mech...
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It is a freshwater tank ?
Why use two pumps ? For two sumps just have them drain into each other and pump the second one back to tank.
If it is freswater it is not a bad idea to add a mech...
I am placing the CO2 outlet in my overflow box, as it is at least 20 feet from scubber, which is in another room.
Going to use an uside down bell shape container for the gas so it will have even...
My bad.
My panel of 225 LEDs only cost $42.00, but of course they are not 1 watters. They also do not require fans or controllers.
I only use mine for the ATS and not my tank. They also have 12" x 12"...
Rossco, what size is panel ? x ? How many LEDs ? Total wattage ?
The LEDs are 1 watt LEDs ?? Thanks for the info. :mrgreen:
This is what I gathered from the GE website: ;)
The efficiency of aeration is greater where the concentration of the gas to be removed is high in the water (CO2 from fish expiration) and lower...
I did not mean to say they do not respire, I meant they do not perform photosynthesis in the dark, they do respire or breath 24/7, sir you are correct. Thank you for correcting me. :D
Why not...
Oh, and the release of CO2 when the surface tension of the water is disturbed is greater then the addition of O2 due to lack of dwell time of the bubbles before reaching the surface. Anyway that is...
You hypothesis of occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the...
OK and ?
So injection of CO2 into source water will be of a benefit for agal growth and if aerated after scrubbing will not be detrimental to tanks PH.
Alage does not uptake CO2 and respire in the dark. Just the opposite, just as terrestrial? plants.
See my post on adding CO2. Simply add CO2 to source water not main tank, then off gas prior...
Yes I thourghly understand the need to keep the PH in the upper range. My tank is freshwater, but its inhabitants require a high PH as well (over 8.0). If you know the KH (carbonate hardness) you...
Whites, did you want a doctoral thesis on the benefits of CO2 for optimum agal growth ?
I understand you want specifics, I do as well. I apologize for not providing more data. :oops:
Not...
I thought the white was better, at first.
Guess I was wrong. Second time in my life, I was wrong about a covert mission back in 1986.
Do not know if blue will be better, will have to wait. I...
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Algae is growing good. Cleaned screens, lots in between screens (3 layers). Asked the LED vendor about best color,
he stated blue. So I am going to change out my Red/Blue panel for an all Blue one....
Found this comment from a professional grower:
I grow algae for a living in the Pacific Northwest. We have to use artificial lighting and in fact promote growth with a 24 hour per day light...
Kcress - I would like 100 Neons but this is a hard wtaer tank (30 grains hardness) the wtaer here is similar to Malawi or Tanganikya. I have a an Amazon biotope with tetras, the water is very soft...
Pictures of my tank. Very few fish for now. There is some green algae here, which is desirable as the fish consume it as part of thier natural food source.[attachment=1:1ebczr0u]Feb 02 2010...
Here are some pictures. This LED system is on a 200 gallon freshwater tank. There are two (2) LED panels, one front with Red/Blue (the side pictured) and the other panel is all white LEDs. The raw...
I am sure if it will grow in an unloaded tank it will grow better in a loaded tank. :D
I just set up my 200 gallon fresh water tank about a couple of months ago.
I have one very small fish, just so bacteria can grow. I am waitinng for spring to collect native fish.
Algae scrubber...
check out: www.ledwholesalers.com and click pn LED Grow lights
225 LED panel for around 40-50 dollars. Seesm as white works just a little better then the red
and blue panel.
Hope this...
Ordered and received the LED panels as in my first post.
They support a 200 gallon freshjwater tank.
The results are excellant. Nice green algae is growing profusly
on bothsides of the...
Velcro this size can be ordered from Mc Master Carr, they have a website.
Yes that is true, light would be an issue.
Would it be a problem, if lighted from each side.
Oh well , it was just a thought.
Thanks
1. There are non toxic adhesives that will bond anything to anything and are waterproof.
2. Loop Velcro is sold 57 inches wide and cut to length - $8.36 per foot.
3. Hook Velcro is sold 57...
Does everyone know you can by these nylon screens at Wal-Mart for next to nothing?
Also at any store that does hand crafts, ie. cross stich. :D
Actually algae will grow on anything with a...
It should not dissolve as it is a synthetic material, polyester and nylon.
I plan on using just the hook format, which is nylon. I believe the hooks would
provide the same type surface as...
Chris,
I just ordered two LED light panels, one red/blue and the other all white. :shock:
Will be some time before I can use them on my current ATS build.
But I will post results. :D
I...
:idea: Has anyone tried LED lighting in lieu of compact florescents or HID ? :?:
I see you can get a 225 LED setup (12" x12") for around $45, red and blue for plant growth.
Ok, did anyone ever try the hook or loop of Velcro for an algae substrate growing media ? :?:
I need to know if it worked. If no one has I will try it.
Thanks. Oh, and Merry Christmas to...