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- Fri Jul 22, 2016 2:18 pm
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
- Replies: 9
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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...
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 1:38 pm
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Planning F8 Setup - Advice/Opinions
- Replies: 9
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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?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 &...