@Ben,

I agree with them about not BUYING/KILLING anymore RCS... If something is wrong. IT IS.

Ever thought temperature might be a problem? Or underpowered filter anyone??

And I can see why pinchy is on the edge.. So don't player hate lol..

Drew

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Added on December 20, 2009, 8:41 pmDidn't see that last post. WILL ADD ON.

COnfirm your tank is safe for rcs? are you joking my friend, nobody confirms these things overnight... or at least by seeing a few swimming around at the time of introduction...

You found those Malayan Trumpet Snails Cute? this proves you're very new in the hobby lol.. Don't wanna be the spoiler, keep keeping them Ben

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Added on December 20, 2009, 8:43 pmADDITIONAL AGAIN ::

Ben, I want to see where you're coming from So it's not a one sided annoyance for me.

What tank ( DONT BOTHER TELLING ME AROWANA OR SHRIMP,) are you having now. SPECS, FILTERS, SUBSTRATE, TEMPERATURE, LIGHTING, C02 OR NOT?

Its like this, one step at the time, why worry about BPM when you dont even have c02 running yet?

Regards
Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 08:43 PM

Just saw this, proves that you've been doing a heck load of 'research'

Reason we use ADA soils for shrimps(at least these dwarf shrimps )

IT SOFTENS YOUR WATER and it will be slightly acidic. PREFERRED pH value is : 6-7.2.. Things like beach sand would usually act as a hardener. which is usually a b**** for shrimp keepers ( Not including sulawesis or other special ones )

Feel free to correct me,

Not to LanC but I'm saying this based on experience, and This experiences helped me fathered thousands of shrimps, believe me or not, your choice. Same goes to Pinchy, he fathered loads of shrimps too..

Drew

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Added on December 20, 2009, 8:49 pmBRO, I DONT WANT THE ASNWER : USUAL..

Give me in NUMERICAL terms . Celcius and pH levels PLEASE. Gosh. and your problem now is not any other livestock right? those 'other' livestock MAY NOT be particularly sensitive... So it's REASONABLE if somethign is causing your RCS to die.

Sorry to come down hard on you, it seems like it's one of the only ways you would learn and spend unnecessarily .. But feel free too langgar dinding ..

And seems like I'm the only one left here with some patience left to guide you.. sigh.

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 08:55 PM

He's using Beach sand Bro.. not Holland Sand..

Holland sand being inert..

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 09:03 PM

haihz, note to self : Breath wasted. Sien.

Dude, So that you know, I'm actually BELOW 20, AND ALSO A STUDENT, wonder why I DONT find it hard to take things slow / one step at the time

I may be harsh to you, but those are words from 5 years worth of experiencing langgar dinding... But these advice are true, Any LFS would tell you ANYTHIGN to buy their stuff. remember that

. And don't suddenly think.. Waaa super rich guy, Its annoying, ever thought I'm also earning back in this line? But I dont just go around langgar dinding, I try and help others who are new in this hobby, well, it's your call.

Signing Off.

Drew

Oh while I still remember..

Still cant produce the exact figures for the temperature , pH value and true tank specs eh??

Drew

Forget my dog,

pH slightly alkaline?? Care to share the levels??- numerical

Drew

Uncle Cata, Now you know why Pinch was laughing hahaha!!

Drew

Let's talk science, I believe you mentioned before that you learnt science well..

Data and Information must be presented in an exact numerical value

Drew

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Added on December 20, 2009, 9:40 pmReally meh, just tried entering casino cannot enter wehhh.. hahahah!!!

@Cata,
If you did things right from day 1, You probably wouldn't need all those test, In fact All my test kits are collecting dust.. I only use them for emergency purposes..

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 09:40 PM

namely, ADA Amazonia mwehehe..

Okay ben, you asked for the critic.

pH 7.6/7 is a TAD BIT HIGH , I believe the beach sand is to blame.

Most of our tanks are around pH6.8..

Most of your listed plants would melt away soon with no c02 and enough lighting and that kind of temperature.

If you do intend to improve, let us know. I'm sure some of us here are still willing to help.

Drew

Bickering? It's about time I knock some sense into him.

When I say glosso would die without c02 and adequate lighting, ( note that the wpg rule does not apply to tanks below 20Gallon )

he said " Will see how the plant go first " , Sure Flame me inside ma.. Advice already still ignore..

Drew

Sudah tua according to playerseeker la Mic.. hahaa..

Will play it cool now, pointless to continue flaming.

Drew

*cough cough * Unker liao...

D-amed kids. *cough cough* hahaha!

@Mic, I sometimes get stressed when looking at my tank. What rescape to do next! hahaa

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 10:02 PM

Now I tension, where to tie my giant fissidens haha.

Drew

If you are using ADA soils, should be fine. Jap, dwarf hairgrass love to take their time..

Drew

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Added on December 20, 2009, 10:12 pmFissidens not tough, It just test your patience.. ALOT. SLOOWW grower man.

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 20 2009, 10:12 PM

Be warned that amazonia 1 needs a slightly longer cycling period compared to amazonia 2..

Amazonia 2, my rack runnign for 1 week nia I also tossed my CRS in already lol.. Amazonia 1 I'm not so daring to do that.

Drew

hehehe, toilet is unused what, so what do I do? Convert.

CUC=Clean up crew

Drew

Aik, ggMing come d.

I want my Dugong.

Drew

@tenchi,

Elatine Triandra is hard to come by.. I'm hoping mine survives.. very delicate plant haha.. I can source for you, But i promise you it's not cheap as it is quite rare up here

Shipping would be cheaper, but the risk of it melting in post is VERY HIGH.. took me 3 attempts to get an almost healthy batch up here..

Drew

I believe both are fine with CRS... Cherries indefinite.(surely can with any soil)

I just don't really like A2 because it breaks down way faster..

and do as what pinchy said, monitor the pH levels... we won't want them to feel a pH spike..

Drew

This post has been edited by chuppy2: Dec 22 2009, 10:38 AM

No worries Ben, won't bising you already. letting you do what you want your way..

@blinded, you're right on the spiral tubes.. very reason why you don't see it as a main type of light for aquariums..


Drew