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by Lacuna
Mon Jun 16, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Filter airlock issues: Help
Replies: 8
Views: 11

Re: Filter airlock issues: Help

Had the same issue last week. Took the whole thing apart, cleaned the impeller, and it's been quiet since. Might wanna give that a shot if nothing else works.
by Lacuna
Sun May 11, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why Do My Plants Look Stringy?
Replies: 13
Views: 183

Re: Why Do My Plants Look Stringy?

I've seen this happen when the tank is too clean. Plants need some nitrates to thrive. If your water changes are too frequent or too large, it might be stripping the nutrients they need.
by Lacuna
Sun Feb 02, 2025 10:24 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing your dream garden: tips and advice
Replies: 2
Views: 4130

Re: Growing your dream garden: tips and advice

I've often considered taking the leap and cultivating my own aquatic plants, particularly after learning about the unique challenges of propagating them.
by Lacuna
Tue May 07, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Chalice coral care and advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 1106

Chalice coral care and advice needed

Still struggling to keep chalice alive ????????

Killed 7 frags so far, but I'm not giving up.

My tank's a 50 gallon reef, 24x24x22, been running for 18 months. Got a Kessil 350 LED light on it.

Current parameters: Alk's 9, Ca's 400, Ammonia's 0.25 ppm, Salinity's 1.025, and Temp's 76.

Checked ...
by Lacuna
Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Experiment with a silver dollar planted tank
Replies: 12
Views: 3190

Re: Experiment with a silver dollar planted tank

Your setup is really cool