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gdcox76

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  1. That appears to be what was attempted the first time. So if we peeled all the old silicone off and started over, that will be a sufficient fix?
  2. OH its not just a resealing issue I think the original glass on the bottom is cracked. Whoever made the repair just applied a bunch of silicone over the damaged area, placed another piece of glass over it and then applied a crap load of more silicone around the "patch".
  3. So my husband surprised me with a tank for Christmas. I think he got it off someone on kijiji. I wasn't in a position to get it setup right away so its been sitting in the living room since then. I was a bit distressed by this "gift" as it has a massive patch job done on the bottom of the tank but he was assured that it held water. Turns out that was not the truth. Filled it up last weekend to test out a filter and make sure it would hold water and it leaks. My husband pipes up and says "we can just add some more silicone or re-silicone it". If you knew my husband you would be very scared by that statement. If it had been me I would have left the tank where it was as soon as I saw the damage but its here now so where can I have it looked at and determined if it is possible to repair? Its not easy to move around the tank is 72x18x30 so essentially 170 gallons. Or is it cheaper just to replace the tank? I have not purchased a new tank for awhile. Its just a plain tank no modifications. We are located in Airdrie.
  4. Anyone know where I can purchase a Brass Permaseal for a Co2 tank in Calgary?
  5. Well 24 hours after installing the UV sterilizer my tank is crystal clear...WOW! I had to take the weed whacker in after the plants because everything went crazy during the last week while I couldn't see anything. Just when I got that under control my Co2 cylinder ran out .... I may want to change up to a 10 lbs tank if I'm going to be filling this one every 2 months. I'll post some more pictures in a couple weeks I'm going to let it recover from the pruning I gave it. I have cuttings from these plants if anyone is interested Rotala Rotundifolia Limnophila sessiliflora hygrophila polysperma 'sunset' Shinnersia rivularis "Weiss-Grun"
  6. Werner how on earth do you get any light into your tank with all that stuff floating on top....LOL!
  7. Well that's why I went with 2 caps, I figured more couldn't hurt in this case. I only changed about 30% of the water out which wouldn't even be the 50 gallons for 1 cap.
  8. Someone in Calgary want to borrow me a UV sterilizer for about a week...LOL. The mineralized soil was supposed to be to do away with the ferts, however the more reading I did I found that the consensus was that there where still some plants that would not do well or perform as well with that alone. An example would be Heteranthera zosterifolia or Stargrass. I really like it so I did some more reading. I found some info although very vague indicating that the mineralized soil and a moderate fert regime could go hand in hand. The gentleman that originally posted about the mineralized soil seems firmly apposed to this. However my thinking is that by using a system like PPS Pro which is designed to give you approximately what the plants will use up totally in a day shouldn't be a hindrance in any way. Now my green water problem could be a result of my experimenting. Over all the plants love the soil you can notice a marked difference from when you put the plants in to about a week later when they have developed roots into the soil layer they really get perked up. You should see some of the root structures on some of these plants in only a couple weeks time, I've still been rearranging so I have had to pull up plants to move them, there pretty impressive. And Werner I'm sure I can find somewhere to put more plants if I'm creative.....esthetically I am in need of some really dark green I think, I added some Nomaphila Stricta yesterday I'll see it will be good addition just because it is a broad leaf plant as opposed to a lot of the rest.
  9. So instead of taking up space here with the photos, and as a project just to experiment with how googles "Sites" option works I have been messing around with a web page just for my aquarium pictures. Here is the link http://sites.google.com/site/gsaquariumprojects/home I have a Green Water problem as the last pictures show. I haven't figured out what to do about the green water at this stage yet. I don't really want to do a blackout as the plants are really starting to grow really nicely.
  10. Oh Great! Have to be blush tho I don't have any gloss.
  11. Well I used 2 caps of Prime with the water change this time and everyone behaved normal so I guess it has to be the chlorine. I have never had an issue with the smaller tank but I guess the increased amount of water must make a difference. I figured 20% of a 33 gallon would make the same difference as 20% of the 135 gallon. Guess I need to buy some more Prime.
  12. gdcox76

    CO2

    I have been watching the water movement today and I think maybe I still have some "dead" spots in regards to current. Maybe I need to ad another koralia and change where the filter return is situated.
  13. The shrimp start going crazy almost immediately after the water starts to go into the tank. They cruise around the tank out in the open for about an hour after the water starts getting put in the tank and then go back to their usual hidy holes. The corys they just seem to go completely still or at least most of them I have 8 and one seems to be completely unaffected and goes about his business as usual the others park themselves on the gravel or a plant and stay that way for at least an hour. Then gradually they just go about their usual routine.
  14. I'm not using any conditioners I never have on the smaller cichlid tank we have. It is a 135 gallon tank and the water change is done via a python hose to the tap. Werner you may be right about the pH the tap water is about 7.5 and the pH in the tank sits at about 6.5. Is that much of a swing going to harm them in any way? The difference is probably only half that amount or less as I would never be changing more than 50% of the water.
  15. gdcox76

    CO2

    What is the popular opinion regarding Co2 do you turn it off at night or leave it on. I have been turning it off and I think the up and down swings are causing some of my algae problems, yes no, maybe?
  16. So I am seeing some strange behavior from my shrimp(Amano) and my corys after a water change. Doesn't seem to matter how much water gets changed as soon as the new water starts getting added the shrimp come swarming out from where ever they have been hiding and swim around the tank doing laps it seems. The corys get very inactive, find a plant have a sit down and just stay there for about an hour or more. Should I be concerned? I have not lost anyone ever in a water change, but the behavior is consistent each water change. The temperature does not change during a water change I have monitored that and been careful of it fluctuating.
  17. Smellyfish the info for time and address is on the link for the Society web page at the bottom of werners post. Werner I have 3 bunches of plants that I clipped last night. Should I bring them to the meeting?
  18. I can snip off a bunch of my limnophila sessiliflora if you want. It does grow like a weed but I like it.
  19. I have 5 Mascara Barbs (Puntius filamentosus) that I got at the Calgary Auction biggest is about 3 inches smallest 2 inches. Up until today they have all been a lovely iridescent silver with a bit of pink undertone, and completely content to just school peacfully. Today I have 2 that have taken on a very definite red hue and are chasing each other around like crazy, the rest are all still unchanged in color. They lip lock and do a little chase of each others tails around and around and then separate. Then turn around and start the whole thing over again. do I need to separate them or are they just doing what comes "naturally"....lol.
  20. Well the stocking plan for the tank has really changed gears. I discovered rainbow fish! I just got 2 groups from a local breeder, and he is working on a couple other varieties for me to form at least 2 more groups. I have 8 panda corys and some otos, some Amano shrimp of which I need more. Nerite (4), True Red Planorbid ramshorn (3), and malaysian trumpet (2) snails. I'm working on getting an initial algae bloom under control and then I'll post some pictures and/or make a journal for everyone to see.
  21. Give these guys a call I have been meaning to do so as well and have not gotten around to it. I have bought specialty lighting for my work from them before. They won't have the "aquarium" specific bulbs like coralife etc. but I'm pretty sure any and all florescent bulbs made by Philips, GE, etc. they would have or be able to get. I'm sure if you give them the info of T5 or T5HO what length and the spectrum your looking for and they should be able to find something. BRITE-LITE http://www.brite-lite.com/Location.html Calgary North Sales Office #14, 3515 - 27th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 5E4 Canada PHONE (403) 250-3790 - FAX (403) 291-5397 Calgary South Sales Office #18, 2305 - 52nd Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2C 4X7 Canada PHONE (403) 720-6877 - FAX (403) 720-8387 There is a location in Edmonton, and 3 locations in B.C I think.
  22. Is it possible to have it run through my canister for the short term, and if so how? I've heard people say something about this and that its not a great solution for various reasons. I have a Needle wheel pump ordered which I intent to attach to a long spraybar and position in the bottom of my tank. I researched it all on a couple of the planted forums and I'm pretty sure I'll be happy with it. I'm just at the mailman's mercy at the moment, and based on prior performance I'm not holding my breath!
  23. Alright I have a full Co2 tank and a milwaukee regulator setup. I have ordered a needle wheel pump so I can put together a diffuser with spray bar (along the bottom of tank) HOWEVER the pump has not arrived as yet. Is there any clever person that can suggest a temporary, fast and cheap (I'm crossing my fingers for at most a week) solution to diffuse the Co2 in the meantime.
  24. gdcox76

    Co2 canister

    To my knowledge they are empty. The certification is 2 years old he has had them that long and not used them but still good for 3 more years. Certification stamp was for sometime in 2007.
  25. gdcox76

    Co2 canister

    well I'm seeing him thurs, he said he has 2 of them and they come with a regulator. Which I will prob just have to turn around and sell as I already have one with the bubble counter, needle valve, solenoid etc. If it is a 5 then that would still be ok I think. Werner your running a 120 with a 5 lb tank are you not? I really do want the tank to fit in my stand, and this would for sure. I have approx 27" to work with its a bit more than that but that would give about an inch of wiggle room. I just looked up some of the aluminum tanks online at aquariumplants.com and they where sized as follows: 2.5 lbs 2.5 lbs compressed CO2 14.1" 4.38" 5 lbs 5 lbs compressed CO2 17.5" 5.25" 10 lbs 10 lbs compressed CO2 20.25" 6.9" 20 lbs 20 lbs compressed CO2 27.13" 8.0" 50 lbs 50 lbs compressed CO2 52.63" 7.25" I'm trying to get this sorted out before Sunday! Is there a weight or something printed on the tanks by chance?
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