+ACampbell Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Picked up some goodies at the LFS to try out another planted tank. Hoping this one will be more automated. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Can't wait to see how it turns out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 I managed to get the C02 system installed last night. I bought the C02 tank from Austin Home Brew. Years back, when had a calcium reactor, I remember going to Airgas, but I understand they dont fill 5 lbs tanks anymore? Anyways, I need to do research on how much to use it. I'm using an atomizer inline on my eheim 250 canister filter. Everything fits nicely in the stand. Just need to clean up the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Here's my light fixture: Fluval Fresh & Plant 2.0. I'm really impressed with the LED colors, however the touch switch is as bad as the reviews out there say it is. Half the time I can't get it to work. I do plan to pick up the wifi controller soon, so that should keep me from raging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 You can get 5lb CO2 bottles filled at Austin Homebrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+reeflover Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If you talking about Austin airgas on Lamar and breaker, they still do 5lbs. 2 months ago I brought my 5,10 lbs bottles. They swapped out for me still. Even with the aluminum bottle, not painted one. Before this when I only had a 5lb bottle, I had to leave my bottle there for 2 days because they just don't fill 1 tank at a time. They called me up when it was ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+reeflover Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 And prices are the same for 5 or 10lb bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Added a few plants. I will add another piece of drift wood if I can find one I like. Also realized I need to get some black film for the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Added the wifi controller last night! My frustrations with the touch switch are now gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Added a few plants. I will add another piece of drift wood if I can find one I like. Also realized I need to get some black film for the back. IMG_0775.png Remind me at the meeting tomorrow, I used to run african cichlids and pleco tanks. I think I still have a piece of driftwood that was really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lots of changes. I found some water on the floor the other day and found that my check-valve had already broken. When I went to replace it, I broke the fitting on the in-line diffuser. Junk lasted a week. So I went and got a new check valve and glass diffuser at the LFS. I have a brass check-valve on order as well as a glass c02 drop checker. I also noticed that my wifi controller has not been following the schedule. The lights are coming on at time when they are not suppose too. I've contacted Fluval about the issue, but Im not sure I will get a resolution. A $5 timer might have worked out better. I added some black tent to the back and found a cool piece of drift wood. I boiled it forever but it's still turned my water brown. I listed a lot of the negative things, but overall I am super happy with the tank. I have spent a lot of time tinkering and learning about planted tanks. It's fun to have an aquarium again. Updated pic (note: I am not using the spay bar, was just trying it out.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Green leaf aquarium atomic diffuser and bubble counter with check valve = worth it's weight in gold. Seems expensive until you realize how long they last and how long the cheap ones don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I managed to get the C02 system installed last night. I bought the C02 tank from Austin Home Brew. Years back, when had a calcium reactor, I remember going to Airgas, but I understand they dont fill 5 lbs tanks anymore? Anyways, I need to do research on how much to use it. I'm using an atomizer inline on my eheim 250 canister filter. Everything fits nicely in the stand. Just need to clean up the wires. IMG_0762.png I have 20# bottles for home brewing and the cheapest and easiest by far is Round Rock Welding Supply. Take in empty bottle and swap it with a new one...seems like I paid $17 last time? I believe they will take a 5# or 10# and give you its value against a 20# as well. Walk in off the street empty handed and a 20# is about $99. I prefer swapping bottles out because you never have to fuss with bottle inspections ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 I am ready to have clear water again. I added carbon, but water is still brown. I guess Im going to pick up some purigen on the way home. Hopefully it will fit inside the canister filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Uhhhh....update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Hey Robb, I snapped a quick pick for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 NOICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Note to self: Refilled CO2 yesterday. $16 lasted a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 PICS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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