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by Kazimir
Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: 15 Gallon DP Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1513

Re: 15 Gallon DP Advice

The spray bar might cause too much of a current for DPs to handle, you can try turning the output toward the glass. I would also suggest a sponge over the intake if you don't have one already. How are you dosing Co2 - gas or flourish excel? I'm not an expert on plants but are you using Co2 because ...
by Kazimir
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:24 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: 15 Gallon DP Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1513

Re: 15 Gallon DP Advice

Wonderful tank! 3 DPs would be very happy in there. I don't understand about your filter being seeded for over 6 months, how are you feeding the bacteria? Why is the pH so acidic? I had the tank setup previously and tore it down for this one. Can't test water atm as I just did a water change, but b...
by Kazimir
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: Brown Thumbs killing even Hardy Plants. Advice?
Replies: 21
Views: 9728

Re: Brown Thumbs killing even Hardy Plants. Advice?

I ventured into planted tanks about 6 months ago an love them. With that said, 1) how long have your plants been in the tank? Some plants are grown emersed (above water) and will take a month or so to convert and the old leaves will die. Others can take 2-6 weeks to fully acclimate to a tank dependi...
by Kazimir
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: 15 Gallon DP Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1513

15 Gallon DP Advice

I set up a 15 gallon a couple weeks ago that I would like the put 3 DPs in. It is a high tech tank with all live plants. Will this tank be sufficient coverage for 3 puffers to live in? To note, I have a Fluval 306 that has been seeded for over 6 months. Before I put the puffers in, I want the plants...