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by Echoflux
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:41 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to keep your plants free of pests
Replies: 13
Views: 7019

Re: How to keep your plants free of pests

If you're still worried about any lingering bleach, you could always dip your plants in a dechlorinator solution afterwards. I've found that using unscented bleach and making sure it's free of surfactants helps put my mind at ease.

Honestly, I think bleach dips are often unnecessary if you're ...
by Echoflux
Mon Jan 27, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to keep your plants free of pests
Replies: 13
Views: 8924

Re: How to keep your plants free of pests

If you're still worried about any lingering bleach, you could always dip your plants in a dechlorinator solution afterwards. I've found that using unscented bleach and making sure it's free of surfactants helps put my mind at ease.

Honestly, I think bleach dips are often unnecessary if you're ...
by Echoflux
Fri Dec 27, 2024 4:25 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: How to care for java moss
Replies: 3
Views: 4380

Re: How to care for java moss

I've actually had pretty good luck with superglue for attaching moss in the past. However, I did try something different once - I used a fine stainless steel mesh, and then covered it with a fine cotton mesh. It took a few weeks, but the moss eventually filled in nicely.
by Echoflux
Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Jungle val struggles in my 50-gallon low-tech tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2074

Re: Jungle val struggles in my 50-gallon low-tech tank

I've had some success with Vallis by cutting the Excel dosage in half. Some species seem more tolerant to it than others, and I've found that at this reduced rate, it grows just fine.
by Echoflux
Fri May 24, 2024 12:57 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Do plant roots need to be above the substrate?
Replies: 22
Views: 5766

Re: Do plant roots need to be above the substrate?

Lighting might be the culprit behind your carpet plant struggles. I'd suggest giving cryptocoryne parva a shot.
by Echoflux
Thu May 23, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Do plant roots need to be above the substrate?
Replies: 22
Views: 5766

Re: Do plant roots need to be above the substrate?

I've also had success with superglue, specifically the cyanoacrylate type, it's been a reliable option for me.
by Echoflux
Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: beginning a salt water aquarium setup?
Replies: 3
Views: 1084

Re: beginning a salt water aquarium setup?

I'd say it's definitely doable, but you'll have to be on top of maintenance.

You're gonna want to get some live rock - it acts as your filtration - and a refractometer to keep an eye on your water parameters. A set of test kits is also a must, along with some good quality salt. Circulation pumps ...
by Echoflux
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: beginning a salt water aquarium setup?
Replies: 3
Views: 1084

Re: beginning a salt water aquarium setup?

Starting with a 10-gallon saltwater tank can be a bit challenging, especially if you're new to marine aquariums. I'd recommend considering a larger tank, as it'll be easier to maintain stable water parameters. That being said, it's not impossible to make a 10-gallon work - you'll just need to be ...
by Echoflux
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: care and maintenance tips
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Re: care and maintenance tips

Java fern does indeed need to be secured to rocks or wood, and I've found that using either cyanoacrylate superglue or fishing line works well for this. Generally, it's a slow-growing plant, but I've noticed that its growth rate can vary depending on the lighting conditions. The leaves are quite ...
by Echoflux
Thu May 25, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Choosing the right substrate for your aquarium or terrarium
Replies: 5
Views: 1091

Re: Choosing the right substrate for your aquarium or terrarium

I've used just the aqua soil on its own before and it worked out alright, just keep in mind that it does leach ammonia so you'll want to keep an eye on that.