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Ya man.. I just need probably ~1mm more to clear the gap. Just my luck...
I use those external hang-on Co2 indicators too... their gap dimensions do seem to differ slightly between each piece, so some might be made abit narrower or abit wider. I guess it just depends on luck.
Ya man.. I just need probably ~1mm more to clear the gap. Just my luck...
Most of these glassware, unless gone through quality checks, dimensions will differ by 1mm to 2mm.
So to be safe, and to have extra space to maneuver (so it wouldn't end up like the lily pipe), it will be best that you can get a 12mm one..
Else you can use a double orb indicator, personally i think it's really nicely designed..
Hi bro qngwn,
Thanks for your recommendation. I have seen them in GC webstore, indeed nice poison.
I have one at home.. I think it's nicer than my aqua scape hahaha
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Hi mates, need some clarification as I am getting abit confuse ... hope someone could assist...
On 2/5, my water parameter water test result was
Ammonia 4.0
Nitrite 2.0
Nitrate 10
pH 6.6
And I did a water change this morning prior to leaving for work. I tested the tapwater parameter after adding the prime. The results shown as
After ~25% water change, I am getting this
Apparently, there is a drop in Ammonia from 4.0 -> 2.0 and pH has change from 7.5 -> 6.6 which I guess should be correct. The issue that I am confuse is Nitrite and Nitrate did not drop at all which remains as 2.0 and 10 (same reading as 2/5/2014). I thought it should drop like the Ammonia?
Please help to enlighten me... Thanks!!!
Very colourful!
For more accurate measurements, should take before and after water change. It has been a few days, and water parameters would have changed.
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Oh ya.. Only after water change then I recall I should get a result before change.
I have recorded all the test results since flooding the tank. Something that I realize there is almost no changes among results except for the sudden appearance of nitrate.
I just hope it is normal for a new tank ... I just worried the tank has yet to start its cycling process...
If your tank is cycling, ammonia will gradually decrease, while nitrite spike up and down for a period of time, and nitrate will keep increasing (unless taken up by plants or removed via water changes)... so those numbers look about right.
Note that 25% water change only reduce the parameters by that same percentage... so for example, if you tested nitrate was 10ppm a few days before, it could have risen to 15ppm before you do a water change, after 25% water change it'll only drop 25% from 15ppm down to 11.25ppm (which will show as 10ppm), so it looks like no change but actually it did.
Yippie!! Reptiles and Fishies!
Really nice to see this fish tank taking shape!!
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Hi everyone,
12/5/2014 - Day 25 update...
Good news, finally see changes to Ammonia... it's measured @ 1.0 (drop from previous 4.0) on sunday, a sign that the filter is working now, hopefully getting full cycle by next week.
HC carpet should consider completed. Real impress of the growth this time, wonder is it due to Tropica 1.2.Grow???
Wanna check with you seniors, should I start to trim a layer of the HC now or wait for it to grow thicker?
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Btw, I have also secretly got myself 2 new display "undeclared toy", so far no question from my FC....
Got a VIV Co2 hang on drop checker from east ocean instead of CAL.. CAL is nice but quite expensive to consider...
ADA hang on thermometer... surprising it is quite accurate... +/- 0.3c at most...
Btw, I have a question, my stem plant is Ammania sp. "Bonsai" from Tropica 1.2.Grow, I have read the detail that under high light environment, these stem plants with provide a red stem/tip but wonder why mine was not. I'm having 2x solite 39w x2 set plus 1 Green Element EVO LEDs. I also notice that some of the stem are leaning towards the LED lights, making me feel that my solite 39w x 2 is not working, btw they are new osram tubes... I'm wondering should I DIY a reflector to improve the lighting.
Went Tampine One today and just found from "Daiso" a 90x40cm 2 layer aluminum clean sheet ... looks good, dont know if I could use them ... If i could, it would be a bargain... only $2.00 ...
... Appreicate your advice... Thanks!
Very nicely done!
regarding the trimming, i think its best to trim regularly, and keep the height of the carpet at around 1-2cm. if it gets too thick in terms of height, the bottom might not receive enough light and might melt. you shouldn't allow it to reach that state cause this is a very nice scape. correct me if i am wrong...Hi everyone,
12/5/2014 - Day 25 update...
Good news, finally see changes to Ammonia... it's measured @ 1.0 (drop from previous 4.0) on sunday, a sign that the filter is working now, hopefully getting full cycle by next week.
HC carpet should consider completed. Real impress of the growth this time, wonder is it due to Tropica 1.2.Grow???
Wanna check with you seniors, should I start to trim a layer of the HC now or wait for it to grow thicker?
Here the Side views
Hi guys,
I might be in big trouble.. just found out that the one sided cabinet plywood has some ants, not sure what arethey and if they have built a colony inside... Also realize the bottom part has softened abit... But it still look firm to me to hold the tank, but I think a change is still necessary in long run... My bad for starting a tank with old cabinet and didn't check properly...
Say if I have to replace the cabinet, is there any good method to move the tank than tearing it down ? Would it be possible if I drain off the water, remove the heavy stones but keep the substrate and carry the base of the tank to the new cabinet, wondering could the glass stand the weight?
Real headache... No suggestion means I might have to tear down my tank if change cabinet is necessary...
No choice, looks like have to drain the tank and then get help to carry the tank over to a new cabinet.
Thanks UA, you are helpful as always...
You do think it is possible to drain the water, leaving the soil and intact and carry it over? Or you means it to tear it down completely?
Yeah, just drain out most of the water and remove the larger rocks, then 2 people can carefully lift it up and shift it over to a new cabinet.
Your tank should be easy to drain and still keep the scape intact, since most of the plants are the low lying type.
Sharing my joy with you guys, the tank is ready for new residents...
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One thing kind of strange to me ... It read all 0ppm...
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