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I reached out to Dr. H's site after posting my previous response. Based on the paper I mentioned earlier, my understanding has been that the bacteria shouldn't be exposed to temperatures above 100°F for any extended period. However, they responded that the experiment was lab-based and not ...

Tetra's instructions for Safe Start are somewhat lacking in detail - I was being kind, they're actually awful. They've taken a very good product and made it hard to use. Dr. Hovanec, who actually discovered the bacteria in Safe Start or Safe Start Plus, explains it much better. He worked as the ...

I've got some experience with crypts and I've found they do well with some substrate ferts. I use Jobes Plant Spikes for my lush plants, they're great for ferns and palms. You can cut them to size, but they're not ideal if you like to replant often - the spikes can come loose and you'll be dealing ...

Don't take things at face value - it's always best to fact-check. A quick search online reveals plenty of examples of thriving planted aquariums using sand as the substrate.

Having started out in gardening on land before moving to aquatic plants, I can tell you that lack of light is likely the reason for plants not having leaves on their lower parts. As plants grow upwards in a tank, they tend to block the light that reaches the bottom, resulting in bare stems near the ...

I'm not trying to discourage your efforts, but I think you're overcomplicating things. Most aquarium fish can adapt to regular public water supplies just fine. They aren't picky about the chemistry, they just need it to be consistent. You can achieve that by doing regular water changes - like 50 ...

TwinTankman's post is not the one being rewritten. However, the post "Nuked zuke" seems to be referencing TwinTankman's original post about nuking zucchini. Here's the rewritten post in the style of the user who posted "Nuked zuke", assuming it's fineman.

Tried nuking the zucchini like TwinTankman ...

I've found that microwaving zucchini on defrost for a bit works well. It's similar to blanching in boiling water, but much easier. You'll likely need to experiment with a few slices to get the timing just right. When you take it out, it'll be warm, which means it'll float. To get the temperature ...

At a minimum, I'd recommend 50% weekly water changes, and for high-light, pressurized CO2 planted tanks, it's not uncommon to see twice-weekly changes. We tend to focus on replenishing what's been depleted, but another crucial reason is removing accumulating substances that can become detrimental ...

Feeding habits of fish dictate when I feed. I have two types of tanks: pleco breeding and grow tanks, and planted communities with various fish.

Evening is my preferred feeding time. It must be early enough for nocturnal fish to feed, yet late enough for sinking foods to remain after lights out ...