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by meichler
Sat May 11, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Aquarium Plants
Topic: cleaning ich off plants?
Replies: 1
Views: 1618

cleaning ich off plants?

We had some plants in our quarantine tank, likely from some glass cats bought at PetSmart. I cleaned out the tank entirely, substrate and all, and turned into a hospital tank. The tank had some good plants in it that I don't want to toss. Is there a good and reliable way to ensure that I can put the...
by meichler
Thu May 09, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Local source for CO2
Replies: 7
Views: 2376

Re: Local source for CO2

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Someone contacted me via PM who was making an Airgas trip and he filled my tank for me. Our plants are BLOWING UP now! Pictures coming soon.
by meichler
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Local source for CO2
Replies: 7
Views: 2376

Re: Local source for CO2

Thanks. They've popped up in my research. However, they don't appear to have Saturday hours. This link lists the hours of a lot of places: http://archive.burp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=423 This is the only one that appears to be open on Saturdays. Bars By Bud 58302 Hilltop Road Merrifield, VA 22031 htt...
by meichler
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Local source for CO2
Replies: 7
Views: 2376

Re: Local source for CO2

Oh, and I'm in Adams Morgan so if anyone nearby ever buys CO2 maybe I can piggy-back off one of your trips?
by meichler
Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Local source for CO2
Replies: 7
Views: 2376

Local source for CO2

What's a good (and flexible) source for acquiring CO2. I recently purchased a 5lb CO2 tank from Airgas in Hyattsville one afternoon when I could take a short break from work. Unfortunately, they're only open from 7:30 to 4, M-F and I have a 9-to-5 and limited access to a car. I tried to make an appo...

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