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Hey,

Recently I watched as my sword sent out a long runner. This runner went straight up out of the water. It did not flower and it's still growing. This runner has different dections that are starting to grow new leaves, it also sent out another runner from this runner that's growing to the surface as well. What is this? I didn't think this is how sword plants duplicate. If it is how do I split it for new swords? If you need more of a picture I can snap a few photos, but I hope i'm reaching out to the flew planted tankers taht this has happened to and they know exactly what is going on with my vague and bad description.

Hehe maybe someone can teach you have to spell "Scence" (Since)

Welcome to the site, the site has so many knowledgable people!!! Look forward to your tanks, and hope you post pictures.

So my planted tank and I have been battling beard algae for the past little while and I can't seem to get rid of it, I've removed all the affected leaves and what not but it just keeps coming back. I guess this is where my question comes in - Will a 3-4 day black out completely get rid of this algae? Also anyone have any other tips to wipe this nuisance out of my aquarium. This could be a case of brush algae as well.

I think as a last resort i'm going to treat all affectted plants with a 1-19 bleach water solution.

What a great job, to swim in a Huge aquarium and clean the glass / tank.

I remember in 2005 I went to the Monoco Aquarium, which is over in Europe and it's supposed to ne the richest country in teh world. It took over an hour to walk around this place and no stop and enjoy any of the aquariums. This was of course back when I wasn't so much into the fish world. What I can remember though was it was HUGE!

I would even suggest 3 - 2L bottles. 2 might not be enough and I believe your HOB filters if I can remember right.

IT's actually super easy why don't you shoot out some of the things you need clearing up in the forum - Also if you want you can PM me I'de be more then happy to help,

Or links to what diffuser you have?!

very nice - are those the swords you got from jason? I have 1 in my 20 with the fishies you gave me they are neat.

Well if you were in Edmonton I would first dibs them haha - I also want to know if your doser is still working the way you want it and if it's worth the money (I'm horrible at remembering to dose)

I believe she is holding, me trying to think back a month ago I would have noticed if she was that round she really sticks out. I've also noticed that she is spacing herself from the other 2 cories of her species. I have 7 cories in my tank 4 greens and 3 of these dudes. They don't pair together, they swim in separte groups it's strange looking.

Hey,

I was doing some work on my tank and just watching the fish the other night and I seen this swim out from the vals and I know they get huge while pregnant, I bought 3 of these cories and they all were the same size and the other 2 are WAY more slim then this one. Anyways what do you guys think Preg or Not?

Ugh hard to see took with my iPhone i'll try to get a better one.

Great to know Hustler works for beer. haha

Keep everyone posted on the thread Knife - I also think you should expose your glass source X)

Aqua giant on 50st usually has a bunch of wrapped up tanks laying around, also seen some at a random petcetra one day foor like 10$ ea i think.

Where did you get your autodose fert pump from, and what are you dosing? and on what sort of schedule?

I'm sure you tank will be fine for a week or so while your gone.

If you ever wanted to breed angelfish - That's the tank to do it in

Your definetly in the RIGHT place!!! Ask away there is alot of brillant and knowledgable minds on the site with alot of years of experience! Also another big bonus on the site is the Livestock and Equipment Sales, often you find alot of good deals especially with plants I know myself thin out the tanks quite often and give alot away just to get it out of my face!!!!!

Anyways Welcome to the site, look forward to your planted tank and hopefully I can give you some insight if needed See you in the Planted Tank Forum

I believe a 10lbs Co2 Tank Brand New is running you about 120$ I can't see it costing less then that to refit a fire extinguisher and buy a reg and get someone to do it for under that. I'm very interested though! Prove me wrong

I love your shots man I think the Black backround and the Substrate are the money makers most definetly!!! By the way what is that substrate????

I bought my setup on eBay, I believe it cost me 80$ for it. It's has 4 - 39w Bulbs and the Fixture came with the bulbs and it all shipped from China I believe with no Damage. I figured it was a pretty good deal. It's not a big name brand but it does the job I need it to.

My advice do what works for you, test different things. Everyone has their own arguments and this can go All night weighing the pros and cons

Get a sponge filter and pay someone to blow on the end for a few days?

Here is the BEST way to clean a tank. This is what you'll need!

4 Bungies

Your Car

Your Tank

Instructions - Strap the tank on the roof your your car, using the bungie cords of course! Drive to the nearest gas station, purchase a car wash and go nuts.

Or you can just use vinigar and a scrapper brush, I honestly think that the "Itch" would be killed soon as the tank has dried out. I believe it needs a host Gravel / Fish / Plants I could be wrong

Good luck

Welcome aboard, It's great to have another person with so much aquatic experience behind them, along with being able to put rest to Hagen related posts to rest!!!

The play sand I bought at Home Depot didn't require cleaning. I believe it's been washed prior to bagging.

I am going to disagree with this one.. I always see print on gravel and sand saying pre rinsed, and it still makes my water a tinge cloudy after I rinse it.

I've used Target Playsand from Home Depot for 4(6 bags) Tanks - I rinsed one, the other 3 I didn't rinse -- There was no difference in any of the tanks, just make sure you don't stir it up when adding and you will be fine. (Don't you dare say that I got lucky with one bag either)

Totally my cichilds took 3 times to get things right, I'm not too worried about the first couple times see how it goes and what it amounts to. The eggs are fertilized so only time will tell I guess I checked them this morning and they are still there and they are guarding.