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 ...
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- Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:41 am
- Forum: Fresh Water Plants
- Topic: How to keep your plants free of pests
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7019
- 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 ...
Honestly, I think bleach dips are often unnecessary if you're ...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ...
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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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.