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New plants and no critters

Discussion in 'Aquatic Plants & Planted Tanks' started by FishVixen, Feb 28, 2010.

  1. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    I'm amazed I received 30 plants from Bayless fish (Cory) and not one snail or any other critters noticed in 6 days. The plants are all growing and not a brown leaf or soggy leaf (yet). I have a 29 gal with 60 watts, CO2 and add flourish with water changes. (I know I need more wattage but have to wait for $ flow to increase alittle) LOL. Have some beautiful red color plants guess I need to add iron. Will take pics soon. (hopefully today).
     
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  2. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    I doubled my wattage for under 15 bucks, I am researching LED wattage and might be starting to make them using old housings. I also added spot lights with bigger CFL bulbs in the 150w range for my red lud's and red crypts, they looked amazing, then my daughter shattered my bulb. havnt replaced but kicker lights can be an option to if you arent too concerned about a spotlight on the tank as well
     
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  3. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    Great idea!
     
    FishVixen, Feb 28, 2010
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    James0816 New Member

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    I have always had a good experience with Baylees.
     
    James0816, Mar 1, 2010
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Do they sell on aquabid...name sounds familar?
     
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  6. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    Yes they do. BBB is great I mix it with pea river stone.
     
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  7. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    BBB's is supposed to be the cats meow when it comes to substrates, heard ALOT of good things about their junk.
     
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  8. FishVixen

    FishVixen Thread Starter Active Member

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    Also great service. Cory keeps you informed through emails.
     
    FishVixen, Mar 1, 2010
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