Another option would be to add 25mL Excel to every liter of trace stock solution but IME, it is less effective over time and I have been adding about 1/4 tsp each ascorbic acid and potassium Sorbate to a liter of solution. The actual recommended amount mentioned in James' blog is 0.5g, E300 Ascorbic...

I use distilled water for trace solutions because PO4 levels are reported to be around 3ppm in our DC tap water. Ascorbic Acid to keep the solutions pH at 6 or less, the chelators used are a lot more stable in a solution with a pH of 6 or less. Though it may inhibit some mold, it should keep iron fr...

I'm dosing closer to 7.2 ppm NO3 and 0.8 ppm PO4, daily. At these levels I worry NO3 levels might shock any new arrivals like Caridina multidentata. :shock: I should get a test kit but some Yamato shrimp would also tell me if levels are too high. Thing is, I have little alga to speak of and no more ...

Houses use to have transoms above the interior doors. Something like that often measures, 12" x 29" framed.

One of those cold frame diy's using old windows would be fantastic, if that's what you're thinking.
It should look very cool. You need an interesting way to frame it to open - a window that size would be unique.

If GWAPA needs a location for the August meeting, the inside work at our house should be ending by the end of June. :D Kay and I can see about having a meeting here in DC and for you to be flapping your gums, it would be worth our having a meeting. So, here in our home could be an option, if you like.

Would anyone venture a guess as to what kind of moss this is in my tank?
Sorry if the picture quality isn't the best.

Subject: Aquarium "Life Hacks" IIRC, cyanoacryilate glues immediately plasticize balsa wood and are accelerated by moisture in doing that. [referencing my RC sailplane neurons...) Jim, I found a reference to Shechems' Flourish Glue made from the same cyanoacryilate. Of course their produc...

Ghazanfars' DIY Post Trim Turbo Surface Skimmer. Great idea he found while skimming an old Aquajournal. http://www.gwapa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2098 Parts needed: Powerhead Bottle Filter foam http://www.aquaticscape.com/offsite/skimmer1.jpg http://www.aquaticscape.com/offsite/skimmer2.jpg

Will Sam be offering to talk again, when the weather is nice and we can count on more people making it to the meeting?