Every CO2 system will have its own issues and advantages. The high pressure canisterDIY CO2 Kit has its own issues as well and here are some tips to overcome the problems. Difficult Screwing Back Regulator This is the number one issues readers asked me about. The problem is that immediately...
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Over head Sump Tank
My over head sump tank has arrived! ? It is a simple single compartment/chamber acrylic over head sump tank. Since a canister filter is frowned upon, I need to get an “open type” filtration system. It is not terribly big but I think it should serve its purpose. It cost...
Continue reading...High Tech Planted Aquarium Made Affordable
Welcome to my blog where I will show you how you can break into the world of High Tech Planted aquarium without breaking your bank. The world of High Tech Planted Aquarium has always been dominated by high entry cost. When I first started, I did a quick calculation of...
Continue reading...From Planted Tank to Marine Tank
13 Aug 2019 I have been sitting on the fence about switching one of my planted tank to a Marine Reef Tank for a very long time. And I have finally decided to take the plunge after doing close to 6 months of background studies and look up on Marine...
Continue reading...Dealing With Algae 101
At some point just after your tank has completed its cycling most novice will encounter outbreak of algae. At this point in time, the outbreak of algae will almost certainly determine the outcome of your hobby – to give up or to pursue. So What Went Wrong? In the world...
Continue reading...Where to buy cheap: Aquarium Essentials
Content Chihiros Doctor 3rd Gen Cleaning Tools Contigency Dosing Equipment Organising Water Testing Chihiros Doctor There have been plenty of discussion on the forums all over internet. Most of the comments were that it will not work. And I also realised that most of them do not have one themselves....
Continue reading...Where to buy cheap: Inflow Outflow Pipings
Content Stainless Steel Pipes Lily Pipes Piping Accessories Stainless Steel Pipes Get from HERE Chihiros Stainless Steel Pipes w Swivel outflow – $50/set Chihiros uses so called “Class 1” highest grade stainless steel in their pipings. Comes in 4 different sizes. Smallest set of in/out flow starts from $30 with...
Continue reading...Where to buy cheap: CO2 Accessories
Content CO2 Diffusers CO2 Reactors CO2 Drop Checker Check Valve CO2 Bubble Counter Suction holder for tubing Air Line Tube & Accessories Citric Acid & Baking Soda CO2 Diffusers I have to warn you that the ceramic diffusers listed below are not the most efficient for those of us using...
Continue reading...Where to buy Cheap: Lights & Lighting Accessories
Content Chihiros A Series LED Lights Chihiros RGB LED Lights SMART S2 Light Control​ Cheap and Good Lightings I have heaps of aquarium lights sitting on the floor at home, from all sorts of brands. Unfortunately, when it comes to buying lightings for your planted tank, the only information you...
Continue reading...PPS Pro Dosing Regime with Seachem
I have several tanks using PPS Pro dosing regime, but the one and only tank which I dose PPS Pro with Seachem is really flourishing when compared to dry ferts. I’m gonna cut my usual crap and post the ferts dose. Daily dose for 10 US gallon Flourish Nitrogen 0.57ml...
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