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by shehick
Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 2217

Re: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions

I'll be using an internal filter, will there be enough room in it for crushed coral? I have never used an internal but because of what I'm using as a hood on this tank, I need something with minimal overhang (HOB not an option) to prevent having to cut a ton of holes in the lid. Thanks for that link...
by shehick
Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 2217

Re: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions

I am looking at the caribsea fiji pink aragonite sand but can only find it as a live sand, are there any other aragonite sands that are naturally colored like this one?
by shehick
Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 2217

Re: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions

I wouldn't waste your $$$ on "live" sand--nothing live about sand in a bag. Please do forget about adding tannins to the water, it will create the exact opposite environment for your BW puffer. I'll forgo the tannins then. The DW won't leech much, like I said but I'll forget the IAL. As f...
by shehick
Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 2217

Re: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions

Good choice of puffer by the way, I'll answer in the order of your questions: 1) You should really get a hydrometer or similar that read down to SG1.000. I add 2-3 tablespoons per 10 litres of water changed to get to around SG1.003@25DegC. 2) Almond leaves and driftwood will buffer the pH lower and...
by shehick
Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 2217

Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions

Good evening from Alaska, Puffer Forum! I joined this forum to get input on my 20 gallon F8 tank build. Here is kinda what I am thinking - 20 Gallon Long Aquarium Brackish-Tolerant plants (anarchris, java fern, hornwort, water sprite) 210 GPH Internal Filter (10.5gph) Single F8 Puffer Driftwood &...