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Hi everyone, I am very excited to announce that the Garden Style Aquascaping Contest 2023 is now accepting entries. The GSAC is a single style contest with the mission of promoting the garden style (Dutch-inspired). Please go here for more information on the contest and how to submit your...

Hi, As a sump user, I can tell you that you want to a) make sure to prevent a break in the siphon tube of your overflow during a power outage, and b) you want to have a quiet overflow/sump. The first issue is managed with an air pump that will turn on and pull the air out of the siphon tube...

Hi everyone, Just a quick note to let you know that I do have a new podcast going called the Tank on Fire podcast. It's a daily podcast in the style of a fireside chat. You can find it on iTunes and Stitcher. All the best, Art

Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail and How to Avoid Them | ScapeFu054 is out. Go have a listen and let us know what you think of our top 10 list. Do you have any others? http://scapefu.com/top-10-reasons-why-people-fail/

Hi all, It's been a while since I updated this thread with episodes. We are by episode 53 now. How was your Valentines Day? In a fun episode, JJ and Art share with you the aquascaping styles they are currently in love with. ScapeFu Podcast #53 is out. Click the link below...

SF, thanks for reply. How did you arrive at boiling your aquarium from my words?? I didn't say that. My point is simply 1) minimize chances of BBA getting into your aquarium and 2) maintaining your water parameters and golden equilibrium will result in any algae going away. It is true that...

Guys, while I appreciate your remarks, I'm scratching my head because it seems to me you have taken my comments out of context in your replies. In fact, I think we are saying the same thing, right? Maintaining good water/fertilizer/light/CO2 parameters is key. My simple point is that...

Hi everyone, Interesting read and thought-provoking. Here are my thoughts: The study of symbiosis between algae and bacteria is still evolving. There are about 200 different species of freshwater algae in the division Rhodophyta There may be many species of Black Beard or Brush Algae (BBA)...

Like was mentioned, 30 months. I'm in the US and it's not that easy getting over there. Let's see what life brings ($$$) to make it happen. Positive thoughts!

Oh! Thanks so much (muito obrigado) for your kind words of encouragement. We will definitely keep putting the episodes out. I'm trying to get to Lisbon before they take the exhibit down. I'm hoping they choose to leave it permanent. Please let me know if you encounter any problems with the...

In case you face this again, I use a fog maker on a timer sitting in a water bowl. For a two week vacation, I would seal well and then put the mister in a bowl connected to a timer so that it goes off for 2 minutes twice a day. This will keep the humidity up and prevent drying up.

Hey Vador, In my experience, the only real way to keep them separated well is to use something that divides the two and is invisible (as much as possible). I use thin plexiglass that you get at your local home store and is easy to shape with heat. I did a pro tip on this in case you're...

Well? I could simply add more ferts and supplement CO2 with DIY yeast?

Hi all, A little late to the interesting discussion but I thought I would throw in how I view things. To me: Low tech = low levels of technology in the planted aquarium Mid tech = medium levels of technology in the planted aquarium (most hobbyists) High tech = high levels of technology in the...

Pedro, I'm watching with interest. In my experience, the Dutch style is relatively easy to do conceptually but extremely difficult to do well in practice and long term. Diligent and masterful trimming will make it the Dutch style. Less than that and you end up with what I call a fruit stand...