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Open Question: cardinal tetra and tank care questions asked by a beginner like me! pls answer?

now i have 1 cardinal tetra in my 10.5 litres tank i put in 2 fake plastic plants and a stone ornament and also 4 female guppies and 2 neon tetra and 1 corydora and also a autosucker the reasonwhy i only have so less cardinal is because at first i had 5 cardinal and 4 neon but most of them died because i am still a beginner i have been having a tank for 5 months now. i want to have a bigger tank but my mother just won't let me have it i have the cash to buy it its just that my mom objects to it and i dunno what to do about it.sigh ...how i wish i can have a larger tank now but my mom just wont let me have it! erm i recently learnt about aquarium background so i DIY my own background .here are some questions i hope some experienced people can answer me.oh yeah the reason why my mother dont wanna let me have the tank is becos the tank was larger than the tank i have now which is a 30cm by 20cm by 18cm tank.i wanna buy a 120cm tank but it was really large so thats why i dunno what to do now. 1.should i buy the tank without my moms permission and let her scold be after its too late? i mean after i bought the tank? 2.i am 13 year old so when i buy the tank will i need my parents to be there? and its in a fish farm called qian hu in singapore i mean as in will they ask me like delivery system or something?becos i want to just bring the tank back using bare hands with my bro and sneak into the house. 3.now my tank can i add in 4 more cardinal tetra ? 4.my tank is not big if i ask you all, how many cardinal tetra can i put in? i know its gonna be like too less space for the fish but i wanna buy another larger tank just a problem! my mom does not let me to have it! 5.whats the smallest size of a cardinal tetra because my tank is not large and i want a small cardinal tetra in my tank to brighten up the tank. 6.can i put a 120cm tank on a 60cm table or should i say drawer or just something which can fit my 30cm tank? i mean will the 120cm tank fit on a 60cm table? more

Open Question: Is DIY CO2 diffuser for my aquarium, a useless idea?

i have a foreground plant only- Baby tears [H.UMBROSUM .and decided to make a co2 diffuser, but after reading in some blogs and discussions i felt it as a useless idea that its not effective at all. also my lighting is 1-fluorescent 12w+one 15w tube. is this lighting enough how much should I add? more

Voting Question: Will this plant [Baby tears-Micranthemum umbrosum] survive in my aquarium that have?

40 gallon, white sand base-no substrate beneath, liquid plant fertilizer, DIY CO2 diffuser, required light [don't know the watts] and some fish. the filter and other essentials are there but i guess those doen't have anything to do with this question. any way my sand is pretty think enough, and as there are no other substrate [i have a driftwood by the way] do i need to add any kind of nutrient rich material to this base. also the co2 diffuser works pretty well and light too, but this substrate thing surely is a trouble, i guess.[ I'll add additional details as per your suggestion in this question.] this plant is ordered online and will reach this week. no other plants [had before] i'm just considering a tank with this single foreground plant that grows very rapidly on proper care. please answer. more

Voting Question: DIY Homemade Aquarium Filter HELP!!!!?

I have everythibg u need to make it i just have 2 questions. Instead of filter mesh can i use cotten balls like alot, or a filter that has the mesh with the carbon. Also all i have is a pump for those air stones the bubblers. Can i use taht??? Thx some1 type me a guide or a link with the stuff i have. Also im using a gatorade bottle with the airline tubing from the stone air bubbler thx in advance Fr more

Resolved Question: my fish on plastic container?

So I'm planning to do a DIY aquarium background and I'm planning to just buy a cheap plastic container like this (link below) cos I dont have that much money to buy a used tank. Size of the container is 32.13" L x 19.13" W x 13.75" I will also put water from my current tank and all the other stuff needed. So is it safe to put them on a container temporarily for about 2-3 weeks? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/detail.gsp?image=http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/31/49/92/0007314992956_500X500.jpg&product_id=13376578&iIndex=1&isVariant=false&corpCard=false&type=-9223372036854775808Okay so if I cant use plastic containers due to contamination, what's the difference between acrylic and plastic container?@Little Bitty Read my post very carefully before you answer. BTW I have a 45 gallon tank, aquaclear 110 filter 250 watts marineland stealth pro API freshwater master test kit Gravel ect... Did I missed any important stuff needed?As I've said above, I just dont have the money to buy a 30-45 gallon tank. So READ before you ANSWER!I'm just asking wether I can keep a fish on a container or not so dont give me your bs answer. That's why I didnt include my tank setup. more

Voting Question: aquarium lighting/plant question?

can i use a cfl light bulb for my nano planted tank? i am currently using a 10 watt coralife mini compact bulb but i want to switch to a 12-15 watt cfl. i am trying to grow glossostigma and hemianthus and i am using diy co2. the tank is 5 gallons. is the lighting im already using adequate or should i switch to the higher watt cfl more

Resolved Question: is my 10 gallon aquarium safe?

I have a filtered, cycled 10 gallon tank. Currently, there are 6 wcmm, 5 neon tetras, & 1 male guppy. The temp is always between 74-78 degrees. I feed them twice a day. I have some amazon sword in there too. I'm planning on getting some pvc pipes&making a diy cave. Also, is using glue gun glue safe for aquariums? I also have a 5 gallon tank. It is currently cycling too.. But the nitrite isn't dropping after 2 weeks): well when it is cycled, can I put 4-5 wcmm in there&move the male guppy from the 10 gallon to the 5 gallon? more

Resolved Question: how do we start the beneficial bacteria growing?

i just finished making my own DIY sump filter. ive added alot of bio filter media. how do i start the beneficial bacteria growing? do i just have to wait? if i do how long do i have to wait? or do i need to get/buy some from the local aquarium store? my fish tank is highly polluted with ammonia and fish waste right now. thanks guys! looking foward to seeing your answers [= more

Resolved Question: Aquarium sponge filter?

I made a diy sponge filter for my aquarium. I shove a PVC pipe about halfway or more into the spong and inserted the air line down the PVC. The is about 4 inches of PVC sticking out of the sponge. What can I do to get the most effective results? more

Resolved Question: when you make a DIY 3-D background for your tank why do you need 3 layers?

i know i asked this question before but one person brought up a good point im making a 3-D background for my 55g aquarium and i was wonderng why you need 3 layers of the cement what's wrong with 1 layer more

Resolved Question: when you make a DIY aquarium backgound why do you need 3 layers?

ok i have a 55g tank and im going to make a DIY background when i see people make them they all puut 3 layers of cement why do you need 3 layers? more

Resolved Question: DIY air pump check valve?

anyone knows how to make a DIY check valve for my aquarium air pump? more

Resolved Question: i want a diy idea for a aquarium backround?

a light blue preferably not 3d just 2d more

Resolved Question: co2 question aquascapers help please?

ok so im a pretty knowledgeable in fish keeping have kept a reasonable amount of live aquarium plant but i haven't done co2 yet. im planning on doing a diy co2 system for an aquascaped 4 gallon. i know how to build the reactor and i know i need a diffuser but i dont know what i need to get to measure the amount going into the tank or ppm. i read that as long as the ppm is between 10-25 its safe for fish, is this correct? more

Resolved Question: DIY co2 system for aquarium- too much co2?

OK- so I made a DIY co2 reactor for my aquarium. I used 1.5 cups of sugar, one pack of fast reacting yeast, a bit of baking soda and warm water all in a two liter bottle. I have it attached to an airstone via airline tubing and a check valve. I just made it about 30 mins ago and already it's making a ridiculous amount of bubbles....like a constant stream of 20-30 bubbles. It looks like an aerator!! Is this even co2? I thought it was supposed to take a couple of days to start?? If it is co2, is it too much? I don't want to create a flux in the pH and kill my fish. Should I pour out the mixture and use less yeast? Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Typical Question for an aquarium?

How do I stop algae or prevent it? I have a 60 gallon tank outside. Everyday it gets sunlight, so I cover most of the sides of the tank to block it from getting sunlight. I know that nitrates, overfeeding, and nutrients in the water, and sunlight will contribute to algae. I know that water changes and cleaning the tank will aid in prevention of algae, but I'm wondering what other methods are there in controlling algae? I put in plants, but my fish destroyed them a few days later and I have a DIY mechanical filter to clean up the other side of my tank to rid of the poop, etc...but I'm suspecting that it contributed to the algae... Would a UV serilizer be helpful in my situation? Snails? Irrelevant to the question but will plecos do well with high fin banded sharks? And is there any aquatic plants that are compatible with goldfish, or with any other fish, that are sold in brand name pet shops? If not, I guess I have to go to my local fish store.Thank you all for your answers. THey have been really helpful. I'm going to wait week before choosing a best answer so I can get a little more info. THANKS AGAIN more

Voting Question: aquarium plant problems...?

Ever since ive added my new plants, and moved my tank, EVERYTHING seems to be going wrong. Half the plants are dieing, and the others just aren't growing. The tank is a 29 gal, with a 65watt coralife (6700K) and a flora glo 20watt. Making the tank almost 3WPG. The water is set for 78 degrees F, and I have a DIY c02 system setup, which runs into the impellar of a power filter motor. There is also an eheim canister filter, and I use a special flourite gravel. I dose the tank with flourish (once a week) and iron (once a week). The plants i'm having problems with are my: chilensis (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=768+1626&pcatid=1626) moneywort (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=768+809&pcatid=809) cabomba (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=768+796&pcatid=796) Basically, the chilensis is either turning almost a red/brown colour (but not rotting) in the new leaves, and the old leaves are semi rotting at the tips and just dieing off. The moneywort is just loosing leaves which seem to be rotting off, but any new growth they experience is doing great, with nice colour and everything. But the cabomba is doing worst of all, because the bottom half was brown when I bought it, and all the bottom leaves have fallen off. But again, any new growth at the top is experiencing good strong growth. The only thing I can think of is someone suggested im not dosing macro nutrients (NPK) or my c02 is not strong enough. But I only recently set up the c02, and ive had most plants before, but they never died like this. I am only running one 2L bottle for c02, and it produces I would say 1 bubble every 2-5 seconds. Oh and almost ALL of my plants, except for my anubias, has almost root rot, but there not rotting, just turning brown and not healthy looking. Any help would be greatly appreciated, ive put all this hard work and money into this tank, and I really just want to know whats wrong. Here are some pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41576956@N02/4795607942/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/41576956@N02/4795612878/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/41576956@N02/4795617702/in/photostream/ I would mind knowing what you think of the tank either :p THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP. more

Resolved Question: what is the best way to make a diy aquarium filter?

i have a 100 gallon tank with a limited budget more

Resolved Question: DIY aquarium decor ideas?

I bought a fake, neon cave, and when I cleaned my tank to let my new DIY filter cycle, I put in the new cave. Some of the paint came off in the water, making me think it is not safe for the fish. So I want to make my own cave but I want it to be big enough for a medium sized goldfish. I also want ALL the ideas one could think of for DIY aquarium decor, from fake plants, to caves, to little signs that say "your not in kansas anymore" and what not. thanks more

Resolved Question: What to use for sand in an African Cichlid aquarium?

I have a 75 gal tank, w/ DIY 3d background all set up, and now I need to choose sand for it. I do want sand, not gravel, and I wanna go white-ish. I've read about silica, crushed coral, and aragonite, and even those eco-completes (they sound good but none in a white sand). I'm thinking I'll just go with some quickcrete pool filter sand...but I want suggestions? What do you got? more

Resolved Question: aquascaping question?

ok so im a pretty experienced fish keeper (in an aquarium society, bred multiple types of fish, keeps planted tanks, etc.) but i never tried true aquascaping yet. i plan to aquascape and hex 4 gallon tank the eclipse from marineland. its going to be a low tech tank. the substrate is going to be flourite or something like it and the lighting is just going to be a 10 watt fluorescent light. so my question is about co2. if i want to use co2 for the tank what is a good way. i already know about the diy methods but its a small tank and im worried about killing the fish at night since you cant shut it off. are there co2 systems that i can buy for smaller tanks that dont cost a lotbut if its only a 4 gallon doesnt that mean its 2.5 watts per gallon making it a "high" light level tank more

Resolved Question: Questions about DIY rock decorations for my aquarium?

I was gonna add some rocks from outside to add more decorations. I sprayed pesticide on some rocks outside about 2 months ago. It wasn't that much in amount but will rocks around it be affected? Also once i get them i boil them and leave them in the sun right? Thanks for all the answersI also put vinegar on the rock to see if it has some mineral that could change my water parameters right?Can it be any type of vinegar or does it have to be white vinegar? more

Resolved Question: Aquarium Lighting: LED vs. Moonlight?

What's the difference between LED and Moonlight for my aquarium lighting? At first I thought they were the same thing until I read one user's statement saying "Moonlight is better than LED." I have a 55 gal that I want to add this kind of lighting to. Should I buy straight from ebay or do a DIY? What type/kind do you recommend? :) Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What are some way to hide your heaters and filters in your tank.?

So in my aquarium I have 3 filters, a heater, airline tubing, and a power-head with tubing going to a diy filter. I'm looking for ways/tricks to hide or make them less noticeable in my tank. more

Resolved Question: diy aquarium co2 problem?

17 watt 10 gallon 3 java fern 1 java moss 1 pennywort 1 amazon sword 1 anubias nana 2 platies recently i made a diy co2 system for my aquarium, but the after effects include this white gel like substance covering the tank's wall and the plants as well as the decorations. it is possible to get rid of it with a simple algae scraper, but did i make the co2 generator incorrectly. does anybody else have the same problem? thanks . more

Resolved Question: DIY canister aquarium filter?

Would it be possible to use this pump http://www.femyers.com/products/sse/sse_sps6.html to make a DIY canister filter. I have one and wanted to use it instead of buying a new one. more

Resolved Question: I need advice for my planted aquarium!?

Alright so here's the deal. I've almost got all the equipment gathered up for a 20 gallon aquarium that I would like to make a planted tank. What I have is a great sand base layer and gravel top layer for substrates. They were both marketed as very nutrient for plant growth. I also have a strip light which has a secondary bulb designed for plant life. In addition to this I am also using DIY CO2 injection. As you can see I've got the equipment figured out. Now what types of plants do you recommend? more

Resolved Question: I found this reall helpful, but is it sale for the aquarium?

What does it do? what are the pros/cons? Is it safe? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/diy/80887-very-simple-useless-marineland-penguin-filter.html more

Resolved Question: what is the best way to prevent algae build up in a planted aquarium?

algae eating shrimp? specific algae eating fish? 10 Gallon Tank, Fluorite Substrate, DIY C02 Generator, 2.6 WPG, Using Flourish Excel & Plant Supplement more

Voting Question: DIY aquarium canister filter?

My Fluval died on me this afternoon and I don't have $200+ at the moment to replace is so I want to try my hand at a DIY canister. I need sites with detailed instructions and not the one I see everywhere for the "mini" canister filter this is for a 200 gallon tank. more

Voting Question: is metal halide best for planted tank?

if we disregard they are expensive and producing too much heat , due to their color spectrum , I wonder are metal halides best for heavy planted tanks ? I have a 150 liter moderatly planted tank.I got a nice sunbstrat setup and DIY co2 system however im not happy with plant growth. Im using 3x18w Fluorescents , I have an 500 walt sodium pres. setup that i can use but im not sure that HSP is suitable for planted tanks due to their strange color. Its freaking expensive to get proffesional fits on the top of the aquarium and i cant find a easy solution for lighting problem. I have a tripod that i can fit an 150 w or 2x150 from sides of my aquarium but im not sure after heard about leds more

Resolved Question: How much GPH for my aquarium do I need?

I have a 46 gallon fish tank bow front. I was thinking about making our own fish tank filter with a pump and a DIY filter. We have koi fishes and man do they get the fish tank dirty really fast. i was thinking of making a large filter to help with the tank's dirty water problem. How much GPH do i need? Will too fast of GPH annoy the fish? i don't want it too low for fear of murky water and bacteria. more

Resolved Question: Are there any types of sand you CANT put in your aquarium?

Im going to my local DIY shop tomorrow and buying some sand and is there anything in specific I should look for or NOT look for? Thank you guys :D Also I only have about $16 will this be enough? more

Voting Question: Where can I get crushed oyster shell?

I am planning on making diy live rock for a saltwater aquarium. The mix is composed of crushed oyster shell, portland cement, and salt crystals. If anyone can please tell me that would help. I live in Southern California so farming isn't common.(Crushed oyster shell is considered animal feed) more

Resolved Question: What should I stock my 125 gallon aquarium with?

I like larger fish 12". I want to get a couple large fish and a school of pictus catfish. (Around 7) I would go the easy route and get a couple of oscars, but I don't trust them with pictus. Ive heard to many stories of oscars ripping them to shreds or getting them stuck in there throats. I really like how a shoal of pictus looks in a aquarium. Im going to have a couple large stones, sand substrate, couple large driftwood roots, and some anubius nana plants. Im thinking of making a DIY background, but I cant seem to find any good ones online. If you know of any please post the link. I also have 3 penguin 350's, and 2 very large power-heads hooked up to 4 sponge filters. ThanksHow would a small group (5) of frontosa cichlids do with pictus. Are there any schooling fish that are good with them? I like silver dollars, but I heard they are really bad with plants. more

Resolved Question: Is this complete set-up good to go?

I'm setting up a 10 gallon freshwater tropical aquarium. I'm currently cycling the water with no fish. Here's what I have (or will have) in there once the cycle is complete: -1 Male Betta -2 Zebra Danios -6 Tetras of some sort (whichever are least likely to nip at my Betta) -2 Cherry or Amano Shrimp -1 Sponge filter -1 piece of driftwood covered in Java Moss -1 heater keeping the water at 80°F -Decorations, logs, etc. -1 Incandescent Light (off at night) -1 DIY co2 feed for the plants, and to keep my PH down (out-of-tap it's over 8) Any problems with that? more

Resolved Question: DIY co2 generator question? HELP!?

im making a DIY co2 generator for my aquarium, using yeast fermentation. im using yeast, sugar, and water. will baking soda speed up the fermentation process? if so, why is that? also, my aquarium is TINY, so my pH goes from 7.5 to 5 once i tube in the yeast's co2 production to the aquarium with airline tubing. what can i do to keep the pH from dropping so much? i heard of a needle valve, but im not sure what that does or how to connect it. can anyone help me with this? more

Voting Question: Reptile humidity tank?

I'm getting a water dragon tomorrow and need to make sure the tank has plenty of humidity i hear between 70-80%. would this create humidity... a container with water in it that has an air hose at the bottom creating lots of little bubbles on the surface. I feel like it should work like a water fall besides the falling water... let me know what you think it looks exactly like this picture... http://www.electronics-lab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/diy-etching-tank-with-aquarium-pump-and-heater-61.jpg more

Resolved Question: my aquarium plants fade as i plant them. is this normal? i expect them to be full and vibrant?

i have a DIY CO2 system, fluorite substrate, adequate filtration and the plants seem to be very slowly dieing off. im wondeing if it's the lighting... right now i only have one 25Wbulb in the tank and im thinking of upgrading to 2 30W bulbs. perhaps i am not pruning them correctly? more

Resolved Question: How much cheaper is it to build aquarium rather than buying it?

So I want to know how much is it cheaper to build an aquarium yourself (DIY) rather than buying it fully built. Like is it for example 3 quarters of the price, etc. Also I am talking about a very large tank, about 150 Gallons. And its acrylic. Thanks :)I don't know much about building tanks, I want all 4 sides to be acrylic, it will be 3/8 inch thick. I thought you would just have to screw the bottom piece to the table then put glue on all 4 sides and stick the glass on the sides then glue the glass together. Is there any other processes other than these? more

Resolved Question: DIY 150 Gallon Aquarium, help!?

So I am building a Acrylic 150 gallon aquarium, it will be fresh water and the measurements are 260 centimeters by 80 centimeters by 50 centimeters. In inches it is 102 inches by 31 inches by 19 inches. I don't know how many sides will be glass and how many sides will not be. If it is possible I will have all 4 sides glass, except for the bottom and top :D. So what I need help with is very simple step by step instructions, I need it to be simple because I am not an expert in this area. I also need the a list of the material needed. If some one can do these 2 things for me I would highly appreciate it, also how much do you think this aquarium will cost, this excludes the rental of the equipment, the things that I want the price of are the glass, the bottom/top/sides that are not glass. Thanks for all the help every one :) more

Resolved Question: Why my cement seems fragile?

I have use some cement to build my DIY project for my aquarium. I painted my styroforam with cement and its dried now. When I submerged it into water, the cement wear off. I checked my other DIY stuff, the harden cement seems fragile. I can crush it with my finger. I dont know what's wong. I mixed it with water and use it. Do I need to add other stuff to harden it? Or should I choose other cement product? Are there any different type of cement? Please advise me. Thanks more

Voting Question: when making a DIY spray bar for an aquarium filter what is the best material to use?

ie. dont want to contaminate the water..... more

Voting Question: Growing Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula)?

I want to use dwarf hairgrass as a carpet in my 75 gallon aquarium. It has no CO2 injection (i tried putting DIY CO2 into my powerhead but as soon as that oxygen was taken away my fish started to gasp so i stopped) and i have about 148 watts of light on my tank (is this considered low or medium lighting?) and flourite as my soil. I currently have tape grass, anubias and crypts growing. Could the hairgrass make it in my tank?Is there any other suggestions as a carpet for my tank as well? Anything would be appreciated! :) more

Resolved Question: How to upgrade an aquarium light fixture?

Hi I have a 55 gallon Walmart aquarium and I want to upgrade the lighting so I can plant it. Are there any DIY tutorials out there? I know they have kits but they're like $50 each and I'd need two of them plus I live in Hawaii and shipping is a b*tch out here so I want to try to do it a cheaper way Thanks for taking the time to look and any help is greatly appreciated! ^_^ more

Resolved Question: Help with my DIY CO2 System!?

Hello i own a 75 gallon tank and am currently using all low-light plants. I am using plants such as Anubias, Crypts, Taiwon Moss, Round Pellia and Vals. On this aquarium i have an Eheim filter running, 2 airstones (loach tank and needs lots of oxygen, thats why i want to get my plants growing and producing good O2!) and a stock lighting system of 40 watts. I would like to make an addition of a DIY CO2 system. I have read they are safe and are definately cost efficent! I am not willing to spend so much on a commercial system! I would like to know how many bottles should i have running and whether the lighting i have is sufficent to be running with the CO2? Also is it safe to leave these systems running over night and will it harm my fish? Thanks in Advance! more

Resolved Question: I want aquarium plant?

I want a new plant/s for my 29 gal tank it already have java fern, anubias, and amazon sword I want a diff. one any suggestion? my nearest pet shops are petco,petsmart and big al's a pic of the plant will also be great I keep the tank @ 78-79F the tank has a DIY Co2 and the substrate is just plain gravel thnxor is anybody willing to send me some? hehehehe more

Resolved Question: Does anybody know if its possible to DIY a filter cartridge tetra to be exact?

My mother is acting very ignorant and won't let me buy any filter cartridges for my fish tank even though I already told her I'm suppose to change them every month. so i was wondering if there was anyway I could make my own filter cartridge. I was thinking about buying one of those little filter bags from Petsmart for like 89 cents and putting some activated carbon in it and then... idk what else! I need some help please???!!! :) lol i have a top fin 20 aquarium filter. What else do i need to make the cartridge and do any of you think this is possible? more

Resolved Question: Share your DIY aquarium project?

I have a new aquarium to decorate and am looking for unique aquarium cave/hide/ornament ideas. I have a pleco and he deserves a nifty hide-out. If you'd like to include instructions and a picture of your DIY project that would be great. more

Resolved Question: Water changes necessary for no fish planted aquarium?

I have recently started a 55g planted aquarium. I don't plan to add any fish. I have 3W/gallon T5s and DIY CO2 going. I have dwarf hair grass and a couple of stem plants in the back. They look healthy and are pearling happily during the photo period. I haven't used fertilizers yet, but I am planning to add dry ferts or NPK. I have obviously read every post on pretty much every planted aquarium related site and forum. Everyone recommends a 50% water change weekly. My question is why? What happens if I don't do a water change at all or do it every 6 months? If I had fish, I can understand that I will start accumulating nitrates at the end of the nitrogen cycle and other dirt and that could skew the balance. Since there is no fish, there is no ammonia, no nitrites, no nitrates. I monitor water chemistry and add fertilizers only when needed to bring the content up to the required ppm for each element so that there is no need to reset the water. So what purpose does the water change serve? As I said earlier, I plan to not add any fish....it's all just plants. more

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