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I watering my back yard with waste water, so it's not waste at all.
I even use some waste water for my fish tank. then goes to back yard. recycled twice!

I watering my back yard with waste water, so it's not waste at all.
I even use some waste water for my fish tank. then goes to back yard. recycled twice!

Just ordered Red and some samples.

Fine is about 3mm in size, which is similar to Amazonia regular.

I spotted 10+ CRS in my emptied breeding box. Wow!
 

the red lava rock from Lowes or Homedepot is only couple $ per big bag. dirty cheap.

On the contrary the smaller tank is, the stronger it is.
 
More problem with deeper tank, not shallow ones.

It's not possible in chemistry.
 
GH = 'Ca+' + 'Mg+', both ion would increase TDS.

I use glass cover, and leave 1" on both sides.
works pretty well for me.

I will use 3mm

Got an email today:
I would like to share a great news which we just uploaded our Controsoil on Amazon.com. A 10L (approx. 20LBS) bag substrate is all $45.00ea w/ free shipping. We hope you would be still interested. Thank you.
Warm regards,
Kristin Sato
International Sales Representative
** updated link.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQ8K5Q/ref=twister_B00LAOYUD8
Choose soil style then click on available from... Marfield is the seller. **
I bought the brightwell soil was made by this same company. This is popular in Europe. Here is the description from Amazon.
CONTROSOIL is a multi-purpose soil that is volcanic in origin. It lightly acidifies and softens aquarium water to create an environment conducive to fishes, invertebrates (including shrimp), and plants that must be maintained in these conditions (e.g. aquatic organisms originating in tropical rainforest habitats).
The shape and size of the substrate CONTROSOIL encourages the strong root development of aquatic plants; additionally, the substrate CONTROSOIL is quickly colonized by beneficial microorganisms that improve overall water quality. CONTROSOIL will not disintegrate or cloud aquarium water; it helps to clarify water and also removes impurities. CONTROSOIL may be used as a bottom substrate in all freshwater aquaria, not just those housing plants.
CONTROSOIL is made in Japan. Most Japanese breeders as well as photographers who take healthy aquarium fish photos prefer CONTROSOIL.
"Controsoil" controls COD at low levels and it prevents from algae growth. COD is an eutrophication (algae bloom) index of lakes or ponds. If the soil itself eutrophicates the water, it harms water quality, accelerates the growth of algae and creates an unsuitable habitat for fish. "Controsoil" is able to maintain COD at low levels and provides the best water condition.
No pre-wash is required. Long lasting grain maintains its original size and shape.

I will receive my Brightwell soil tonight, will start a new post for it.

I use the 7x7x6 once, the lady at USPS help me to cover the priority mark with express tape.
 
so If you cover the priority mark on the box, it would be fine.

put the adjust dial in the middle first. set to any temp higher than room temp.
let it running for couple hours, then use precise thermometer to check the water temp. 
 
move the adjust dial to the correct temp. done.

TB carries golden gene.

Yeap, it's not worth to take the risk.

It's normal for wild type altum angel.
 
some fish has whole fin gone, and then it grows back.
in some cases, the fin grows the wrong way and loss its value of the fish.
 
this is not altum, just show you what I'm talking about:

 
cut fin:

 
re-grow:

It's normal for wild type altum angel.
 
some fish has whole fin gone, and then it grows back.
in some cases, the fin grows the wrong way and loss its value of the fish.
 
this is not altum, just show you what I'm talking about:

 
cut fin:

 
re-grow:

We talk a lot regarding shrimp, what's why Google guide you here.
 
Welcome!

I have two CRS in it on days 7, they are just doing fine.