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    Well someone got a bargain then didn't they...

    Well someone got a bargain then didn't they :oops: . Long gone and now I have a planted tank where my rainbows are eating the plants. I can't win..
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    Sold, pending pick up tonight

    Sold, pending pick up tonight
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    Last chance guys. Tank rebuild starts tomorrow....

    Last chance guys. Tank rebuild starts tomorrow. If not sold they will go to the LFS
  4. Thread: Tank overhaul

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    Thanks. I've got a 4x T8 * power glo's in there...

    Thanks. I've got a 4x T8 * power glo's in there now and they are only 2 months old... Might try and see how many of the t8's I can keep with the new T5 fittings :wink:

    * Tank came with 3...
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    WTS Geo Tapajos (suspected pair) Melbourne

    $50 for the (suspected) pair...

    see here for more details including photos

    http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18487

    I'll be away for the long weekend (Fri-Monday arvo) so...
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    Now for sale... $50 for both (suspected pair)...

    Now for sale... $50 for both (suspected pair) ONO. I'll place a link in the classified section.

    Pick up only from inner Eastern Melbourne suburbs.
  7. Thread: Tank overhaul

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    Update 21/1/09 Last night I ordered 2 of the...

    Update 21/1/09

    Last night I ordered 2 of the above linked 2x39W remote ballast T5 retro kits and 3 bags of the Eco complete live that I'll mix with a dark fine gravel as my planted substrate. I'll...
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    Maybe they aren't getting enough food just from...

    Maybe they aren't getting enough food just from algae etc.? Try some weighted down zucchini every couple of days (just overnight) for a week or so. They love zucchini so will probably leave the...
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    Now for sale. 2 x Rio Negro or Tapajos?

    Hi guys,

    I'm thinking of selling my 2 beautiful geo's to allow a better planted overhaul of my tank. It's a tough decision as they are the focal point of my community tank and my personal...
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    OK :lol: . I know which way I'm going then :wink:...

    OK :lol: . I know which way I'm going then :wink: . I might do it in 2 stages just so SWMBO doesn't crack it :P . I'm thinking it might be nice to keep 1 T8 and use it as a moon light. Can you get...
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    Fantastic you can now get retro fit kits :D :D ...

    Fantastic you can now get retro fit kits :D :D :D :D . i can only fit 39W globes inside my hood though. This would be the best solution but may end up being more expensive than a hole new T5...
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    Thanks for that. So are you saying the substrate...

    Thanks for that. So are you saying the substrate has probably passed a use by date?

    In the past I've searched in vain for somewhere to source a waterproof retro fitting kit to change my T8 for T5....
  13. Thread: Tank overhaul

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    Tank overhaul

    Hi guy's, haven't been here in ages...

    Anyhoo. My 4 foot sun sun tank has been living in its current configuration for nearly 2 years and I found it almost impossible to now grow even low light...
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    FS Melb; 2x breeding tanks

    Garage clearance sale

    2 tanks 38cm W x 40cm H x 44cm D both with thermometer stickers

    1 with gravel and gravel filter, the other BB with sponge filter

    1 heater, foam for underneath and a few...
  15. Thread: Starting out

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    Starting out

    My girl friend and I have had a few tanks for the last 18 months and I think we now have the basics of fish keeping under control. Our main tank is a planted 4 foot Sunsun with Discus, Angels, tetras...
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    Hmmm, if I see any side effects tonight I'll stop...

    Hmmm, if I see any side effects tonight I'll stop the Excel treatment and rely on my SAE's to do their job. The twisted val is one of my favorite plants (when healthy) so I don't wish to kill it off....
  17. I set up my diy co2 as per flippers excellent...

    I set up my diy co2 as per flippers excellent instructions but maybe my tank is more heavily stocked or has less plants producing O2 during the day.

    Anyhoo, it is set up to turn the diffuser off...
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    Gribs, Are you using CO2 as well? I've been...

    Gribs,
    Are you using CO2 as well? I've been double dosing for 4 days with no side effects yet. BBA is still prevelent but my new SAE's are munching down and growing fast :D .
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    Haven't been on the forums for ages... Still love...

    Haven't been on the forums for ages... Still love my tank but not getting any more discus. I think my dedication to a water change routine isn't sufficient for them and although happy enough they...
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    I've got 3 of these in my 4 footer and I have...

    I've got 3 of these in my 4 footer and I have found them to be too directed rather than giving a nice even glow. I'm going to try just 1 in the g/f's orca tank.
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    I've got a couple of these that are beautiful but...

    I've got a couple of these that are beautiful but I'm thinking of going for a all rainbow planted tank. Bought my 2 as Rio Negro and thery're about 8cm each, sex undetermined but they are colourful....
  22. Thread: blue ram fry

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    We got a puppy a couple of weeks ago so not...

    We got a puppy a couple of weeks ago so not paying the usual attention to the tanks.
    I've got a pair of Blue rams in a small tank in the garage for breeding. I've had 2 lots of eggs but they have...
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    I've got a pair in a small tank in the garage...

    I've got a pair in a small tank in the garage which is running an undergravel filter atm. I've only had them 2 weeks, they are still quite small and they haven't really coloured up properly yet. I...
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    Where can I get some??? I've just got back to...

    Where can I get some??? I've just got back to work from visiting Subscape. Need a new male. They say that good healthy blue rams are almost impossible to get atm. There is a 6 month waiting list with...
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    Well as LR had suggested my water is now so clear...

    Well as LR had suggested my water is now so clear it is amazing! My discus pair have spawned again, with no luck, and my female has made a full recovery from the Hex episode :lol: .

    I'm loving...
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