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<div>I have in front of me Wheaton's 1977 book on Aquacultural Engineering (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3167996); it is a 700 page textbook on the broad subject of Aquaculture. On pages 159 and 160 it merely states that the two bactera are involved in the process. It in no way can be considered the item that announced to the world that these two genera were the ones involved. Other texts on aquaculture at the time also state the same thing; for example: Stickney, 1979 (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3167996) so the discovery of these two bactera as the agents involved must be from some earlier time period. -- jskoga@csupomona.edu<br />
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== Thanks ==<br />
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Thanks for that correction.<br />
I was basically going by what Dr. Timothy Hovanec told me. I wonder who discovered the two species and why they got them so wrong!<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 21:01, 7 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The easy and simple way ==<br />
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If it is really important to start an "instant tank". Take a nice dirty foam filter from an established tank and squeeze the contents into a fish bag for the customer to introduce to their new tank. We took to doing this with anybody who "got it" back in the day at Pet Emporium. If they didn't "get it", sell them danios, cories, livebearers, etc. - fish that can handle a bit of ammonia - a/k/a "starter fish". Why is a two-week wait and gradual populating so hard for people anyway? I still can't wait to add my prize school of cardinal tetras to my 75g, but it gives me something to look forward to! Of course, the delay here is that no LFS stock them, but my old boss has instructions to get me $50 worth of them when he finds good examples at the wholesalers on his stocking trips. Damn, $50 will get me about three ounces of fish. Usedtabe that a tannersworth was a whole meal, and included spuds! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:51, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Discrepencies in Dr. Tim Hovanecs papers ==<br />
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Looking at two of his papers there seems to be a conflicting answer to 'what is the main/strongest/dominant AOB within an aquarium environment.<br />
The 1998 (Referenced in this article) paper states that Nitrospira is the true species of bacteria that thrive in aquariums. And not Nitrosomonas as previously believed.<br />
However , if i understand it correctly , a 2001 paper, also with Dr. Tim Hovanec "Identification of Bacteria Responsible for Ammonia Oxidation<br />
in Freshwater Aquaria"( link removed ) in the last pages states that <br />
"enrichments of Nitrosospira<br />
tenuis-like AOB were able to accelerate nitrification when<br />
added to new aquaria. However, Nitrosospira tenuis AOB could<br />
not be detected by PCR or FISH in the majority of aquarium<br />
biomass samples several weeks after being added.<br />
Thus, it appears that Nitrosomonas marina-like AOB may outcompete<br />
Nitrosospira tenuis-like AOB in thelow-ammonia-concentration<br />
environment of an aquarium." I am uncertain of a conversion between mM and PPM for ammonia but the paper also states that<br />
"The (NH4)2SO4-insensitive strains found by these researchers,<br />
which could tolerate (NH4)2SO4 concentrations above 30 mM,<br />
would be grouped in the Nitrosomonas europaea-Nitrosococcus<br />
mobilis cluster of Purkhold et al"<br />
This seems to suggest that Nitrosomonas is actually the "true species of bacteria that thrive in aquariums". <br />
Can somebody else look at this ? They both Seem to be Autotrophic over Heterotrophic which is essentially what I think the article is trying to show, however it would be good to get confirmation.<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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(unsigned by H3llra1z3r3)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Vallisneria_gigantea&diff=71141Vallisneria gigantea2011-12-17T23:59:05Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Description */</p>
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<div>{{Plant Data<br />
|name = Giant Vals<br />
|image = Vallisneria gigantea.jpg<br />
|caption = A single crown with flower stems<br />
|species = Vallisneria gigantea<br />
|max_height = 100<br />
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|size_units = inches<br />
|difficulty = Easy<br />
|light_needs = Medium<br />
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|temperature_units = C or F<br />
|growth_rate = Fast<br />
|growth_type = adventitious<br />
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|placement = Rear<br />
|coloration = Green<br />
|availability = Common<br />
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== Synonyms, alternative common names and variants ==<br />
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''V. americana'' - may just be very similar<br />
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Giant Vals, Jungle Vals<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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This plant grows multiple strap-like leaves from crowns, and propagates readily via stolons (runners) which will produce new crowns every few inches.<br />
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Growth is very strong, given at least medium lighting and some fertilizer. The maximum height is unknown to this writer, who regularly cuts leaves up to 8 feet long back. Once the plants have reached the surface of the water, growth becomes much stronger due to their improved access to light. The maximum width listed is for individual leaves. While the crowns stay relatively compact, as they propagate the maximum width at the substrate could be said to be "the size of the tank". Also, a single crown left untrimmed could easily use up the entire surface of the tank.<br />
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Under some conditions the plant will also produce thin flower stalks with a spiraling appearance.<br />
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== Environment Specifics ==<br />
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As a plant native to soft acidic environments, these should be their keeper's goal; however, this writer does not know how hard or alkaline the water can be before it causes a problem for them.<br />
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Copper in a sufficient concentration to kill snails (about 1 ppm or so) is very hard on this plant, but can be remedied in time if stress is observed by water changes.<br />
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== Special notes ==<br />
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Be prepared to engage in regular trimming and harvesting unless you want a tank that is pretty a ''V. gigantea''-packed container.<br />
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Carefully managed (allowed to propagate in to the left and right in the rear of the tank), a healthy stand can completely block the view of the rear of the tank and any unsightly hardware.<br />
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There is a "dark red" variety.<br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
*[http://www.tropica.com/ Tropica]<br />
*[http://www.plantgeek.net Plant Geek]<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]<br />
*[http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/plants/Plants.htm About.com] - Plants<br />
*[http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/ The Krib] - Plants<br />
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[[Category:Plants (Freshwater)]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File:Vallisneria_gigantea.jpg&diff=71138File:Vallisneria gigantea.jpg2011-12-17T23:44:43Z<p>Huw Powell: {{No rights reserved}}</p>
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<div>OKay, I feel the formating on this page should be updated a bit, to make it a bit more eye friendly. However why is it still a stub? What else do you feel should be added?<br />
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== Cost effectiveness of FBS ==<br />
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I have decided to stop using FBS, wonderful as it is, since it is ridiculously expensive - a 4 oz package is about $6 these days. At $24/pound I expect Alaskan King Crab legs and I'll eat them myself.<br />
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Then I had an idea... and searched on Amazon for "miniature ice cube trays" (I really like the cubed FBS vs. the sheets) and discovered they do exist. Bought a pair for about $12, and the cube size is just right. At the supermarket I bought a little bit of salmon, a handful of bay scallops, a clam (ick!) and a few shrimp (I just had the helpful young man put them all in one container and charge me the highest price, about $7/pound, for it all). Chopped them up as fine as I could (this is the tricky part, all my fish except the pictus have smallish mouths), and spooged the resulting glop into the trays (keeping each item separate), added some water on top to reduce the "freeze drying" effect of my frostless freezer, put a layer of cling wrap over the top and froze.<br />
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Tonight will be the first try at using the result...<br />
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The only slight downside I see is these aren't "complete" foods in the sense that the bones and guts aren't included. But I doubt that will really matter.<br />
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[[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 17:17, 17 December 2011 (CST)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Mosquito_larva&diff=70163Mosquito larva2011-09-08T09:42:00Z<p>Huw Powell: /* About Mosquito Larva */</p>
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== About Mosquito Larva ==<br />
: '''Mosquito larva''' (plural - larvae) is the secondary stage of the Mosquito life cycle. Mosquito larvae are water dependent, with most species breathing oxygen from the water's surface via a siphon at the base of the abdomen section, and feeding upon micro-organisms and other organic wastes. When disturbed the larvae will "wriggle" downwards, and attempt to take cover in whatever medium is available until they must return to the surface to breathe again.<br />
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: Available in almost any standing pool of water, mosquito larvae are an easily obtainable (and free) source of live food for aquarium fish.<br />
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== Culturing and Collecting ==<br />
: Depending on how many fish you would like to feed, place a sturdy container of dechlorinated water (old tank water works well) in a sunny spot that's unlikely to collect leaf matter. This will encourage the growth of bacteria and algae for the larvae to feed upon. Leaf matter and other debris not only make collection more difficult, but may also encourage the growth of other creatures you do not want in your tank.<br />
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: To collect the larvae you may use a fine mesh net to scoop out the resulting larvae and pupae (the third stage of development), strain the bucket contents through a fine mesh, or use a turkey baster to quickly suck up any larvae and pupae that have fled to the bottom of the container...which can later be strained through a net or coffee filter to avoid transfer of water into your tank.<br />
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== Warnings and Precautions ==<br />
*Mosquitoes can be carriers of pathogens dangerous to humans, pets, and wildlife. It may be against local regulations to cultivate mosquitoes, and please be responsible by draining any collection containers you will not be able to check regularly. To protect yourself against being bitten during collection wear clothing that covers as much bare skin as possible. Also note that mosquito pupae hatch into adult mosquitoes in about 2 days, it is therefore imperative that you make the collection of these a priority. Your fish will happily eat them.<br />
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*Feeding any live food, especially those endemic to freshwater, carries the risk of transferring disease or parasites to your freshwater fish.<br />
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*Standing water can also attract other insect larvae that can pose a risk to fish, such as Dragonfly nymphs that can prey upon fry. It's always a good idea to carefully screen your catch for any unidentified insects, larvae or worms that you are unfamiliar with.<br />
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== Links ==<br />
*[http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/MedEnt/MosquitoFS/MosquitoFS.html Mosquito Biology for the Homeowner]<br />
*[http://www.mosquitoes.org/LifeCycle.html Mosquitoes.org]<br />
*[http://www.wikihow.com/Raise-Mosquito-Larvae-for-Fish-Food Wikihow.com]<br />
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[[Category:Live Food]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Water_change&diff=70087Water change2011-08-28T02:18:10Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Why change water? */</p>
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<div>A regular '''water change''' regimen is the most important maintenance activity for both fresh water and marine aquariums. This involves removing and discarding some of the tank's water, and replacing it with appropriately conditioned clean water.<br />
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Minimum recommendations are 10% a week for fresh water or brackish tanks, and 25% monthly for marine aquaria. More is generally better.<br />
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==Conditioning==<br />
The minimum level of conditioning is to allow the replacement water time to reach room temperature, or, ideally, be heated to tank temperature. Usually this time will allow for any [[chlorine]] to evaporate from municipal water, however, if [[chloramine]] is used locally, it must be removed chemically.<br />
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For marine tanks, usually dried salts are mixed with clean fresh conditioned water. A few days or more will allow the salt mix to fully "integrate" in the solution. Some people have access to trusted clean seawater sources (which are highly recommended), and also some pet stores sell "ocean water" by the gallon for less than the price of gasoline or milk.<br />
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==Basic process==<br />
The process starts with the last step, in that it is an ongoing, repeated regimen. This is described for fresh water tanks, marine tanks are similar but more expensive and scary.<br />
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*Carefully siphon the desired amount of water from the tank (10-20%) and discard. During this process, excess [[mulm]] may be removed carefully from the substrate surface, or even below with various large diameter suction tubes.<br />
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*While the water level is low is a good time for any planned redecorating, replanting, etc. chores. It is a very good time to scrub the front of the tank to refresh your algae-obscured view.<br />
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*Treat the new conditioned water in whatever manner is standard for your tank - [[pH]] [[buffer]]s, plant growth formulae, etc.<br />
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*Carefully add the new water to the tank - the nicest way is to place the container of new water on a tall stand of some sort and siphon it down, gradually, to your tank. The next easiest is to pour it carefully over an area of the tank that will not be much disturbed by the water flow, such as a piece of driftwood or large rock. It can also be carefully poured into a power filter's rear compartment, allowing the new water to be processed slightly by the filter's media. If you are running external canister filters, a bit of ingenuity can be used to get them to suck most of the new water into the tank via their intake tubes.<br />
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*If you haven't heated the replacement water, be sure to note its effect on the tank temperature. A drop of 2 or 3 degrees F (1-2 degrees C or Kelvins) is not a big deal, especially if your heater brings things back to "normal" within an hour or two. If you notice more of a drop, either try to increase the temperature of the new water, or add it more gradually.<br />
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*Wipe off the front of the tank if you spilled any water on it.<br />
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*Observe your tank for a bit to make sure everything seems happy. This is part of the fun.<br />
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*Finally, as referred to above, prepare your next supply of replacement water, so it will have plenty of time to warm up, and will be available on a moment's notice if you want to do more frequent changes.<br />
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Finally finally, with all this work complete, once again, sit down and relax and observe your aquatic companions for a minimum of one hour. Feel free to cite this page if this conflicts with spousal duties.<br />
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==Why change water?==<br />
Over time, your aquarium water contains more and more dissolved waste products, mostly [[nitrate]]s, but also any other chemical that may be present in "make up" water used to compensate for evaporation. Periodically removing some of the water and replacing it it with clean water reduces the concentration of these chemicals.<br />
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Also, regular water changes make it easier to maintain a "baseline" chemistry - a tank can run for years (especially freshwater) with minimal water changes, but its chemistry will slowly change. The long-term occupants might be able to adapt along the way, but any new life added will not be able to cope. Regular water changes make it easier to keep the tank in shipshape order.<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[DIY water change diffuser]] - an ugly but practical way to pour new water into the tank without making a mess.<br />
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[[category:maintenance]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Ceratopteris_thalictroides&diff=69913Ceratopteris thalictroides2011-08-20T01:16:03Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Identification */</p>
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|name = Water Sprite <br />
|image = Ceratopteristhalictroides.jpg<br />
|caption = Water Sprite <br />
|species = Cabomba aquatica<br />
|max_height = 30<br />
|max_width = 20<br />
|size_units = cm<br />
|difficulty = Easy<br />
|light_needs = High<br />
|min_temperature = 20<br />
|max_temperature = 28<br />
|temperature_units = C<br />
|growth_rate = Fast<br />
|min_ph = 5.0<br />
|max_ph = 8.0<br />
|min_water_hardness = 6<br />
|max_water_hardness = 20<br />
|placement = Midground<br />
|availability = common<br />
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==Alternative names==<br />
:{{cn|Water Sprite}}<br />
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== Environment specifics ==<br />
:A hardy plant suitable for beginners. Requires good lighting, and will eat up nutrients to help prevent algae problems. Can over-shadow smaller plants, and if CO2 is in use can over-run the tank.<br />
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:Can be used as a floating plant, very good for tanks raising livebearers. When rooted the crown will grow larger and larger fronds until you have to trade it in for fish food credit at your local pet store.<br />
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==Propagation==<br />
:No effort is necessary. Broken bits of leaves will grow roots and larger leaves. If planted in the substrate the plant will form immense crowns, any cuttings or breakage will result in new plants.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
:A bushy plant with fern-like leaf.<br />
[[image:Ceratopteris thalictroides rooted.jpg|thumb|left|When rooted these can get huge in a matter of months]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.tropica.com/plants/plantdescription.aspx?pid=005A Tropica]<br />
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[[Category:Popular Freshwater Plants]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Salt_Water_Tank_Clean-up_Crew&diff=69793Salt Water Tank Clean-up Crew2011-08-16T07:13:36Z<p>Huw Powell: /* On going maintenance for your crew */</p>
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<div>A clean-up crew for your salt water tank is a natural way to help keep your tank clean. <br />
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[[File:Percnon_gibbesi-6284.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Percnon gibbesi|Sally lightfoot crab]] can be help keep [[algae]] in check, if your tank is {{gal|50}} or larger]]<br />
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By selecting a crew appropriate to your tank and maintenance needs, you can greatly simply your weekly maintenance schedule. Most of the animals in a clean-up crew work around the clock grazing on algae or sifting the sand. Due to the small size of most of the animals they can frequently reach areas too small for an aquarist to get their hands or tools into.<br />
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== 3 Steps to a clean-up crew ==<br />
# Identify what you need to clean in your tank. Are you trying to get rid of algae, trying to keep your sand bed turned, or perhaps trying to get rid of unwanted pests<br />
# Pick out animals suited for your tank. Our [[Salt Water Tank Clean-up Crew Animals]] article can help guide you in the right direction.<br />
# Introduce the animals and watch the pests get cleaned up.<br />
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== Why do I need a clean-up crew for my tank?==<br />
A good clean-up crew provides many healthy benefits to your tank and will help you maintain a better water quality.<br />
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[[File:Astraea close up.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Astraea tecta|Astraea snail]] is a staple for the clean-up crew suitable for aquariums as small as {{gal|10}}]]<br />
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Some of the prime benefits include:<br />
*Consuming excess food missed by your livestock<br />
*Eating [[detritus]]<br />
*Eating many varieties of algae, including many nuisance strains<br />
*Turning the sand bed<br />
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Every fish-keeper should know that you should generally only feed your fish what they can eat in 30 seconds to 1 minute, once or twice a day. The main purpose of this rule is to keep excess food from decaying on the bottom of your tank. A good clean-up crew can help to easily mitigate this issue. Almost all of the animals common to clean-up crews will eat fallen food, as such it is not typically necessary get a specific animal to eat fallen food.<br />
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[[File:Dwarfzebrahermitcrab.jpg|right|thumb|Hermit crabs are another species almost every aquarist is recommend when setting up a new tank. Warning, some of them can become predatory]]<br />
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Detritus, one of the last stages of decay in the tank, is a common issue in many tanks. It is generated as left-over foods and fish waste decay. Uncontrolled, either by clean-up crew or weekly maintenance, detritus will quickly build up in a tank. The detritus munching members of your clean-up crew will help you by converting this substance into a smaller material. Your tank's bacteria colony will continue the decomposition if it is not manually removed from the tank.<br />
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Algae is a constant scourge of any fish tank. Luckily there are a plethora of algae eating clean up crew members, many of which specialize in nuisance algae control. Algae control is typically the primary mission of any clean-up crew. This is because it is difficult, and dangerous for your livestock, to remove algae from live rock by hand. A shifting rock could damage coral or kill a hiding animal, our clean-up crew will typically have a more gentle hand. You will likely get most of your clean-up crew for the purpose of algae control, and you would be wise to ensure you have at least one member that can target each algae type.<br />
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Turning the sand bed is a maintenance chore for tanks with a deep sand bed. This activity helps prevent an [[anaerobic sand bed]]. It is possible to get clean-up crew members to help with this task. Many of these animals will also sift the sand for food, helping to keep it looking its best.<br />
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== What animals should I choose to clean my tank ==<br />
There are many animals to choose from when building a clean-up crew. Our [[Salt Water Tank Clean-up Crew Animals]] article provides a convenient matrix of animals with their jobs. All too often however you will be limited to your store's local availability. Please ensure you read the profile information for each species to ensure they are a good fit for your tank.<br />
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== How many should I get? ==<br />
[[File:Lysmata wurdemanniAQ.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Lysmata wurdemanni|Peppermint shrimp]] will hunt down the hard to kill pest [[Aiptasia]] ]]<br />
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Anyone who tells you that you need X of species Y is selling you something. There is no magic number of snail, crabs, and others required for a given size tank. The size of your clean-up crew is dependent on many factors in your tank.<br />
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Commonly cited general numbers are 1 snail per gallon and 1 crab per four gallons<ref>[http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/119 Establishing up a Clean-up Crew in Your Saltwater Aquarium - Rate My Fish Tank]</ref>. This rule of thumb should be taken with a grain of salt, and should be balanced with the knowledge that snails, crabs, and other members of your clean-up crew add to your tank's [[bio-load]]. <br />
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For this reason it is strongly recommend that you ramp up your clean-up crew population as your tank matures. A new tank will need a clean-up crew consisting mostly of algae munchers, simply cleaning the algae growing from your light source. As your tank matures your stocking choices will influence how you evolve your clean-up crew makeup.<br />
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=== Aquascaping and your clean-up crew ===<br />
How your tank is set-up will effect what your clean-up crew needs to focus on. Do you have a large spacious swimming area with a sand bed? You may need more members working on filtering the sand. If you have intricate rock work that is balanced and not well secured? You will want to avoid some of the larger snails that are capable of rearranging your rocks.<br />
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Each tank will be different and we strongly encourage you to seek specific help from your favorite aquarium community when designing your clean-up crew. Keep in mind though, your mileage with a specific species WILL very, so what works for one person may not work for another.<br />
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== Ongoing maintenance for your crew ==<br />
[[File:Turbo fluctuosa-8580.jpg|right|thumb|Some snails are strong enough to rearrange your rock work. This [[Turbo fluctuosa|Turbo snail]] is one of them ]]<br />
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Like everything in your tank, the clean-up crew will require maintenance as well. This can be done less frequently than most aquarium maintenance tasks, but should be something you always keep in mind when looking at your tank.<br />
=== Replacing losses ===<br />
It is inevitable that members of your clean-up crew will die. They may die either naturally or they may become a snack for another member of your tank. Either way, their loss must be compensated for or your tank may begin to lose the war on algae. <br />
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=== Fine tuning your clean-up crew ===<br />
It is important at you observe your tank frequently. If you know your tank, you will know when something is wrong and it will make correcting the issue that much easier because you catch the problem sooner. <br />
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Fine tuning your crew primarily refers to adding animals to your tank to compensate for new algae or pest growth. Check out [[Salt Water Tank Clean-up Crew Animals]] to match your issue with a clean-up crew member.<br />
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[[Category:Articles]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=DIY_power_backup_system&diff=67671DIY power backup system2011-08-04T08:12:28Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Parts list */ reality check, I got it wholesale</p>
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<div>This '''DIY power backup system''' project is designed to use a typical computer UPS with a dead battery and a new, larger battery to maintain water flow and heating during power outages.<br />
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This version is combined with my [[DIY timed filter shutdown]] project.<br />
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==Parts list==<br />
*One UPS with dead battery (can often be had for free) with sufficient wattage capacity for requirements<br />
*One big sealed lead-acid or gel mat type deep-cycle battery, such as the 55 aH SLA0176 by Interstate Batteries (about $140) which is designed as a replacement for traffic light backup systems made by Clary<br />
*GFCI outlet, since on battery power there is no "upstream" GFCI protection<br />
*Fuse holder for battery wire sufficient for maximum current (20-30 amps) and fuse<br />
*Binding posts or similar system to connect battery to UPS<br />
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==Building it==<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system1.jpg|thumb|Big battery]]<br />
I obtained a dead 260 watt UPS from my brother for the cost of shipping (he deals in recycling e-waste). I perused the Interstate Battery website to pick an appropriate battery - starting with SLA models, I looked for the best aH/$ ratio in the 50-70 aH range. My neighbor is an Interstate dealer so ordering it was easy.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system2.jpg|thumb|Disassembled]]<br />
Once I had all the goodies, I dismantled the UPS to see what alterations I would have to make, taking notes as to where the wires went (although the PCB was clearly marked). I had to move the transformer about 1/2"/1 cm in order to provide clearance for the GFCI outlets, since they are deeper than the conventional ones that were in there.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system3.jpg|thumb|Clearance issue]]<br />
To install the GFCI I used a nibbler to cut the normal outlet holes into a rectangle.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system4.jpg|thumb|Moved transformer]]<br />
It turns out that the network/telephone surge protection feature is completely standalone, so removing it left some real estate on the rear panel to mount battery connections. I used binding posts I had on hand once I determined that they were roughly 8-10 AWG to handle the current required. I cut out some of the metal to make sure they wouldn't short out.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system5.jpg|thumb|Installed filter time-out, jack in background]]<br />
I mounted the [[DIY timed filter shutdown]] board where the battery used to be, and put a 1/8"/3.5 mm jack in the plastic front panel to plug the switch into. I had to use my Dremel to make the front panel thinner to accommodate the jack's threads.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system6.jpg|thumb|Reassembled]]<br />
Then I carefully reassembled the UPS, attaching the leads that used to go to the battery to the binding posts with crimped-on o-rings. The output power from the PCB goes to the "line" side of the GFCI and the "load" side of the GFCI goes to the other pair of outlets, in my case, after a trip through the relay on the filter shutdown board.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system7.jpg|thumb|Set up for testing]]<br />
With the cover still not installed, I carefully hooked up the battery without a fuse, installed the fuse, plugged in the UPS and prepared to test everything. I went through a few stages of minor panic - first, the "site wiring fault" light came on on the back of the UPS. I feared the worst forms of miswiring inside, and hoped I hadn't damaged anything. Turns out the strip I had plugged into had no ground! (Note to self: fix that) Then, because when powered up the UPS runs a battery test, the various clicks and buzzes and lights on the front panel disturbed me, until I realized they were "normal". Finally, the GFCI I bought has a red light indicating when it is "on", which I have never seen before, so I thought it was a warning light.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system8.jpg|thumb|Moved from lab to tank, ready to set up]]<br />
I plugged a desk lamp into the switched outlets and turned it on. Then I unplugged the UPS and the light stayed on. Plugged it back in and it went back to mains power. So far so good.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system9.jpg|thumb|Quasi-dual banana plug safety]]<br />
Then I got my kitchen timer and tested the filter shutdown system. It still worked, luckily, and the first test ran about 3:30. I turned the VR about a third of a turn one way and the next test ran about 2:15, so I turned it the other way and got 5:30, which is close enough for government work.<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system10.jpg|thumb|The invisible button]]<br />
Then I unplugged everything, glued the battery wires into a gutted dual banana plug housing for a slight safety factor, and hauled it all out to the aquarium. While the UPS is lighter now, that damn battery weighs about 40 pounds (600 kg).<br />
[[file:DIY power backup system11.jpg|thumb|Where it all resides when installed]]<br />
I had planned on putting both parts on the floor under the tank, but I realized that I had plenty of height and relatively cramped "area", so I put the UPS on top of the battery after sticking some rubber feet on the top of the battery to keep things level and stable. I drilled a hole in the stand for the timer switch, which I had soldered to a 6 foot (2m) cable with a molded plug on the other end. After rearranging all my mains cables, it is all happy and functional.<br />
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==Operation==<br />
Now when I go to feed the fish, I push the button and the filters stop, confusing the heck out of the fish. But Pavlov will prevail, and after a few days they are beginning to understand what the sudden stillness means: food! Well, the cichlids have it figured out already, at least. The tetras are a little slower on the uptake. After a few minutes the filters restart with a bit of a grunt and a gurgle.<br />
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If I remember, next time the power goes out I'll report on the results.<br />
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==Side issues==<br />
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One issue I have not addressed yet is that my tank has a 250w heater, which is too much for the UPS combined with the two Emperor 400 filters (I was running it for a while on a borrowed little battery, and it complained when the heater came on), so I will be adding a 150w heater at the other end of the tank, set 1-3 degrees (F or C) lower, as a backup unit for power outages. There's no rush since it is now late spring, and temperature maintenance won't be an issue for several months.<br />
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An important, but difficult to quantify, factor is whether the UPS's charging circuit will be sufficient to replace the battery's self-discharging over time, since this loss will be greater with the larger battery than the one it was designed for. I did run some very crude numbers through my head, and I suspect this will not be a problem (keep in mind I have no hard data on either the battery's self-discharge rate or the UPS's charging capability). Only time will tell, I suppose.<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[DIY_Emergency_Power_Backup|Another solution]]<br />
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</noinclude></div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File:Ceratopteris_thalictroides_rooted.jpg&diff=67426File:Ceratopteris thalictroides rooted.jpg2011-07-07T05:38:25Z<p>Huw Powell: A rooted C. t in a 75 USG tank taking over. Neon tetras in the foreground.
Own photo, copyright see below.</p>
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A rooted C. t in a 75 USG tank taking over. Neon tetras in the foreground.<br />
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Own photo, copyright see below.<br />
== Licensing ==<br />
{{self|cc-by-sa-3.0|GFDL}}</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Talk:GloFish&diff=67418Talk:GloFish2011-07-03T08:58:47Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Dead link */</p>
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<div>I reverted the edits because they not written in an appropriate manner, and I really think the information is wrong. The article also specifically states 'intentional breeding' is illegal. This AFAIK is true for genetically engineered fish. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 03:21, 21 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
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Indeed, Glofish are a product of the science industry, they are copyrighted. They were never meant for the pet trade. I have heard that they have dyed some Danios to replicate the Glofish and these are sold cheaper than proper Glofish. Their colour would obviously fade while true Glofish wouldn't. They are also illegal full stop in the UK and probably some other countries due to their genetically modified status. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 13:28, 21 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
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They may not be originally meant for the pet trade. But I've heard of American entrepreneurs approaching the scientists and getting a license to sell them. But it's a condition of the license that they're not suppose to breed them. Quite how they can stop this is beyond me.<br />
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I'm told that adding the glow gene to animals is now considered 'trivial' and 2nd year biology students routinely do it. But the fact that you need a special aquarium set up in the dark to view this weird looking animal will prove to put most people off buying them. I'd be more worried if they start playing around with colour genes. Now that <u>will</u> cause a massive trade in GM pets.<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 15:42, 21 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:You have obviously never seen them. These fish are incredibly brightly colored under normal aquarium lighting. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 01:22, 13 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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::It is true I've personally never seen them. This is because they are illegal to sell in the UK. But I was refering to their particular engineered trait. Why buy these animals and then not put them in a special UV aquarium? --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 05:05, 13 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
:::I fixed your indent. Because they are bright - fluorescent day-glo bright - under normal lighting. Under normal light they are some of the brightest colored fish I have ever seen, except perhaps for a few marine exotics. Though the temptation to add a black light (a trivial task) as well as the normal lighting for the occasional psychedelic hour or two would be very high. You know how easy it is to add one more fluorescent bulb fixture to a tank and buy a blacklight bulb, right? Other than that addition, it's not a "special" tank.<br />
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:::I suspect we won't see a flood of day-glo fish, I don't think it's quite "trivial" to develop a healthy, breeding strain of a species. <br />
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:::As far as "illegal" breeding and enforcement, just look up Monsanto and their glyphosate-resistant strains of various plants. Now, as an easy to breed fish, one does wonder how long it will be before someone manages to get a few fertile examples and starts sharing the fry around. Does one bust a hobbyist by demanding receipts showing where they bought their fish? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:06, 13 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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::::Huw hit it on the nose for patent law here in the US (can't speak you your side of the world). Monsanto sues farmers out of business when seeds spill or are accidentally planted on their land. It only takes 1 plant. These fish would likely be the same way, intentionally (important caveat in the license) breeding and selling them would get you royally fucked in court. <br />
::::And yes, they are that bright without a black-light. I have seen duller ones but I suspect its probably poor nutrition. They would sell like pop-rocks at a rave. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:22, 14 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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==License==<br />
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[http://www.glofish.com/license.html License]<br />
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There are 4 retail chains near my home that sell these and one local fish store. They are real easy to get here in the US. - [[User:Hpglow|Hpglow]]<br />
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:Why does that license remind me of MP3 files sold by online music companies? ;-)<br />
--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 23:37, 21 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Probably because you have a personal issue. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 01:26, 13 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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:::Sorry? It was a rhetorical question. :) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 05:07, 13 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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::::Ah, ok. Nevermind, sorry. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:08, 13 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
::Seems more like the license used by MonSanto for their crops, but they do allow their breeding for educational purposes so +1 --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:54, 14 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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Yeah it does seem odd that you could even patent a living creature.<br />
:Call Monsanto. It's been going on for a while, companies are even patenting genes they have sequenced. Creepy in general, but in this case I almost "buy" it - they created a unique and desirable (to some) creature, and copying their work is a violation of IP rights. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 01:26, 13 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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Cat & Q, on that last edit, it looks like that heading is the only one with both capital letters, the rest just have the first letter capitalized. Any comments on which way we should go? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 18:33, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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The correct way is 'Glofish' of course. :) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 19:33, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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I meant the section heading, but the official GloFish website has the camel case spelling. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:18, 14 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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Please use section headers in talk pages, not those silly HR (----) things. Section headers create editable sections (doh). HRs are just messy. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 01:26, 13 March 2011 (EST)<br />
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:I removed the reference for now. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 03:58, 3 July 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Category_talk:Low-light_Plants&diff=67416Category talk:Low-light Plants2011-07-03T08:52:46Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Watts per gallon */ new section</p>
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<div>Is this the place for discussion? I think this "low light" plant list is very misleading. It all depends on your definition of what low light is, and that in and of itself is very ambiguous. True "low light" plants are on a very short list. These are plants that are known to grow very slowly and be able to tolerate sub standard light levels to a greater extent than other aquatic plants. The list would include Anubias, some mosses, and some aquatic ferns. Maybe a very few Cryptocoryne species. That's it. Certainly no stem plants would qualify.<br />
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Most of the plants on your list would not survive in what most people would consider low light- 1 watt or less per gallon. It is ridiculous. It looks like the same list that was posted on three or four forums and laughed off most of them.<br />
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:This page has been on here longer than I have. No idea where the list originated from. Hygro polysperma would be classed as a stem plant yes? I had it in a shut down tank with 2" of water left for over a month. The only light was from the window on the opposite side of the room. It was putting out new lovely green shoots above and below the water line. If that ain't low light I don't know what is! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:03, 15 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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Well Hygrophila polysperma has been illegal in North America for over ten years. Sunight is a legitimate source of light to grow plants, but it is very difficult to measure. The whole idea of "low light" and what constitutes "good growth" is so subjective and not the least beat definitive. If someone is going to apply a wide brush definition of the term and apply it to a list of plants, it should be qualified somehow to explain it is dependent upon a whole array of other factors such as C02, how old the substrate is, (if its five years old it is very rich in nitrogen), nutrients, water conditions, and other variables. In some peoples eyes and the inexperienced the plants may appear perfectly healthy when in fact they are stunted and deformed. It is just too general a classification in my opinion. But when newbies read this they think they can stick the plant in their new aquarium with the little 15 watt bulb that came with the tank and it should grow just fine.<br />
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:I'm in the UK. Hygro is everywhere here, very easy plant to grow, handy stuff. If you feel like re-writing this article, go right ahead! My plant knowledge is limited, very trial and error and throw DIY ferts at it and hope it doesn't die! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 17:47, 15 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
:Indeed this is an old page. That block of text was added by Q in 2007. Plants should be automatically added here by using the {{[[Template:Plant Data|Plant Data]]}} template, but I just now see that I haven't finished the categorization template for plants. I'll get to it ASAP so they can be switched over.--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:24, 15 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
::Alright added the categorization to the new template, this category should slowly move over to [[:Category:Low Light Plant]] P.S. [[:Category:Pages Using Outdated Templates]]--[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:34, 15 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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This reminds me of reading about tropical plants for indoor use. "Low light" is indeed incredibly subjective - considering that in the tropics, being shaded by trees, larger plants, and some other plants is still more light than ever comes through a temperate window. I consider my aquarium to be "low light" since I can't get a sunburn from it. It's only got about 150w/75 gal. right now. Seriously, if I spent one hour under the canopy in the tropics without protection, I'd get skin cancer, after my skin regrew from being burned off. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:43, 15 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== low light ==<br />
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Yes it is subjective.<br />
The hobby generally regards 1-2W of T8 tubes per US gallon as low light.<br />
My own 250L tank only has 2x 38W tubes. Which is 76W over 55g, or 1.38W per gallon.<br />
But my amazon swords, crypts and Ricca moss grows well enough for me.<br />
Though I'm tempted to try 3 tubes. :)<br />
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With T5 tubes more common now as well as LED lighting coming along. These numbers are becoming meaningless.<br />
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:I m going to delete to the whole pre/pre section, since it adds nothing and is hard to read. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 03:50, 3 July 2011 (CDT)<br />
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This has never been a clear measure, and is even less useful with modern lighting (HO T5, LED), and completely ignores depth. SO I deleted it as a measure of "low light". [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 03:52, 3 July 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Thermophilic&diff=67340Thermophilic2011-06-26T06:25:51Z<p>Huw Powell: /* What is it? */</p>
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[[Category:Glossary]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Talk:Beginning_Fishkeeping&diff=67338Talk:Beginning Fishkeeping2011-06-25T22:21:52Z<p>Huw Powell: /* "Stocking" section */ new section</p>
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<div>Awesome addition. Needs a bit of formating work which I will add to my to-to list (i know that proably means my wont do for a while list).<br />
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My I suggest we turn this into a "Beginer's Portal" (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:List_of_portals)?<br />
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We can also get a sidebar template for all associated pages to help in navigation.<br />
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--[[User:PsiPro|PsiPro]] 14:33, 18 March 2007 (CDT)<br />
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Q. Whats the scoop on these pages? Did we get permission to edit and reformat them?<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|PsiPro]] 13:17, 16 April 2007 (CDT)<br />
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Nope.<br />
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No reply despite me trying.<br />
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It's as if they don't exist.<br />
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I've only heard from the current host of the articles.<br />
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I have started on my own article. But it would take a long time to finish.<br />
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I suggest we delete the article and I post the little I've got and myself and others can update it?<br />
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Sounds like a plan.<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 13:41, 16 April 2007 (CDT)<br />
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Sounds like a plan.<br />
--[[User:PsiPro|PsiPro]] 21:04, 17 April 2007 (CDT)<br />
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== "Stocking" section ==<br />
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I think could be improved - since the main source of nitrogen in the tank is the food introduced, the key when increasing population is not to feed more - keep adding the same amount and your bacteria should do fine. Also, a healthy bacteria colony can grow very rapidly in the presence of extra food. One caveat here is that new livestock may eat lightly or not at all for a bit, and even lose a little weight, which results in them contributing some nitrogen that is not in the food we add. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 17:21, 25 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Soap&diff=67335Soap2011-06-25T22:14:16Z<p>Huw Powell: </p>
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<div>'''Soap '''is never used in the Aquarium hobby, unless by the most experienced aquarists.<br />
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Soap, while being a common cleaning material in the home, it is highly toxic to all forms of aquatic life. The <u>smallest</u> amount in the relatively small volume of aquaria is very capable of destroying [[bacteria]], [[virus]]es, [[fungus]] and the cells of all aquatic life.<br />
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*If you do wash your hands with soap, you will need to repeatedly rinse your hands extremely thoroughly and dry them with a clean cloth.<br />
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[[Category:Glossary]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Copper_sulphate&diff=67334Copper sulphate2011-06-25T22:12:38Z<p>Huw Powell: /* What is it? */</p>
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<div>{{stub}}<br />
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==What is it?==<br />
'''Copper sulphate''' (sulfate) is a chemical used in the treatment of some bacteria, algae, fungus and some fish parasites such as [[Ich]]. It can also be used to kill snails, accidentally or on purpose.<br />
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*This chemical is toxic if the wrong dosage is used.<ref name="IFAS">[http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA006 Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis (White Spot) Infections in Fish] by Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Dept., Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida</ref><br />
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The disadvantage of copper sulphate is that it is extremely toxic in water of low alkalinity ([[KH]]). NEVER use copper sulphate without testing the total alkalinity of the water, carefully measuring the dimensions of the <u>actual</u> water volume of the tank to be treated, and weighing the amount of chemical to be applied. <br />
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The concentration of copper sulphate to apply is often calculated by determining the total alkalinity of the water and dividing that number by 100. <br />
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For example:<br><br />
If the total alkalinity of the pond is 120&nbsp;mg/l, then 120/100 = 1.2&nbsp;mg/l of copper sulphate.<br />
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Precautions:<br />
*Do not use copper sulphate if the total alkalinity is less than 50&nbsp;mg/l as it will seriously harm your animals.<br />
*Use of copper sulphate may lead to severe oxygen depletion, therefore, vigorous aeration should always be turned on before adding the chemical. <br />
*This will add levels of copper to your tank which will very likely kill any copper sensitive [[invertebrates]] as well - do not use in a Reef tank!<br />
*Please ensure you read and understand the links and references provided before use.<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==Links==<br />
*[[w:Copper sulphate|Copper sulphate]] on Wikipedia<br />
*[http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/Q&A/all_about_copper.html All About Copper sulfate]<br />
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[[Category:Glossary]]<br />
[[Category:Chemical treatments]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Common_tank_sizes&diff=67331Common tank sizes2011-06-25T22:03:28Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Table of typical UK tanks on sale */</p>
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<div>If you buy a basic aquarium tank with no frills, most will be designed around the imperial inches measurement system, although some aquarium shops will design and build a tank to your exact dimensions. <br />
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However the expense comes when you wish to get a custom made-to-measure hood. So most opt to get a standard size tank.<br />
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Typical hood sizes are 20"x10", 24"x12", 30"x12", 36"x12", 36"x15", 48"x12", 48"x15", and 48"x18"<br />
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*In the USA, they use expressions like 10 long, 10 tall, 20 long, 20 tall, etc. for the standard sizes (see below table for details).<br />
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==Table of typical US tanks on sale==<br />
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===Small===<br />
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{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
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|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|2.5}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|6}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|5}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|10}} Long<br />
|{{in|20}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|15}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|18}} Tall<br />
|{{in|20}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|}<br />
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===Medium-sized===<br />
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{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
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|-<br />
|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|20}} Tall<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|20}} Long<br />
|{{in|30}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|25}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|20}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|29}}<br />
|{{in|30}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|30}}<br />
|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|40}}<br />
|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|40}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|}<br />
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===Large size===<br />
{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
|+<br />
|-<br />
|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|50}}<br />
|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|19}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|55}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|13}}<br />
|{{in|21}}<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|{{gal|65}}<br />
|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|-<br />
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|{{gal|75}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|21}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|90}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|125}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|21}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|150}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|28}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{gal|180}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|25}}<br />
|}<br />
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Also commonly available are several standard sizes of hexagonal tanks, bowfront tanks, and 5-sided corner tanks. By "standard" we mean that accessories (hoods, stands, undergravel filters, etc.) are readily available to fit them.<br />
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==Table of typical UK tanks on sale==<br />
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UK homes are typically smaller than their USA counterpart and so more tanks are available in the small to medium range.<br />
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===Small UK===<br />
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{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
|+<br />
|-<br />
|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|12}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|14}}<br />
|{{in|14}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|16}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|18}}<br />
|{{in|16}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|{{in|8}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|28}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|40}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|{{in|10}}<br />
|}<br />
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===Medium-sized UK===<br />
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{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
|+<br />
|-<br />
|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|70}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|89}}<br />
|{{in|30}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|127}}<br />
|{{in|36}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|168}}<br />
|{{in|38}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|142}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
|}<br />
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===Large UK===<br />
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{|cellpadding="3" border="1" style="text-align:center"<br />
|+<br />
|-<br />
|Volume|| Length || Width || Height<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|170}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
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|{{L|212}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
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|{{L|212}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|15}}<br />
|{{in|12}}<br />
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|{{L|255}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
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|{{L|340}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
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|{{L|425}}<br />
|{{in|60}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
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|{{L|453}}<br />
|{{in|48}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|510}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|18}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|566}}<br />
|{{in|60}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{L|680}}<br />
|{{in|72}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|{{in|24}}<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Articles]]<br />
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[[Category:Beginning Fishkeeping]]<br />
[[Category:Charts]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Weight_of_Water&diff=67327Weight of Water2011-06-25T21:55:05Z<p>Huw Powell: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Water Drop Blue.jpg|right]]<br />
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Water weights a remarkable and deceptive amount.<br />
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*1 litre of water weighs 1&nbsp;kg (2.2&nbsp;lbs); 1 US gallon weighs 8 pounds.<br />
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So a small {{L|25}} tank of water weighs 25 Kg or 55&nbsp;lbs, and that's before you take into account the weight of the tank, ornaments and equipment you put in it. <br />
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In a typical 4 foot tank, say ~{{L|250}}, that water will weigh in at 250Kg or 555&nbsp;lbs (39 stone)!<br />
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This is why you must be careful that the piece of furniture you place the tank upon can take the weight. With large tanks you must also ensure that the floor can take the weight.<br />
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==Tips==<br />
*Add extra legs from a DIY store to support the weight.<br />
*Position a large tank ''across'' several floor joists (the support beams under the flooring) rather than ''along'' them.<br />
*Ensure any floor is level, especially older floors. Large tanks on unlevel floors can put extra strain on the seams of the tank and could cause cracks and leaks.<br />
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[[Category:Articles]]</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File_talk:Betta_splendens5.jpg&diff=67150File talk:Betta splendens5.jpg2011-06-12T01:46:26Z<p>Huw Powell: Created page with "That is an insanely beautiful fish. Worthy of its own 20 gal tank. ~~~~"</p>
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<div>That is an insanely beautiful fish. Worthy of its own 20 gal tank. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:46, 11 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Huw_Powell&diff=67062User talk:Huw Powell2011-06-06T23:22:29Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Welcomes */</p>
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<div>Great to have you onboard. Any suggestions to the site or help. Just ask away.<br />
We don't bite! ;) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 18:07, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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Welcome, looks like you've been doing this a long time, hope yo see you back! --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 18:31, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:Hey, my first orange boxes! Thanks both of you. Is there a central place for general site discussion? And are there any general guides to what is needed besides the rather large "short article" type categories? I suspect I will slowly look at fish & plants I have owned, especially ones I have half-decent photos of, and see what I can do to help there. My kid sister beat me to the game by a year or two when I brokered a deal for her to buy a friend's 20h with UG. She has been at it non-stop since then, except when her home was a VW bus & Phish concerts ;). Thanks for the nice warm welcome. Does this wiki have a "welcome" template yet? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:03, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::Question in two parts: Does anyone run bots here, and does the basic article structure for fish come from a template? Because "Environment Specifics" with the capital S is driving me crazy ;) Sorry, I'm a format/style nut. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 21:35, 13 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:Yes it is run on a template but not through a bot system. So if you wanted to change that S you'd have to do it every single one of the thousands of species pages on here! Best just to leave it as is. There's bigger fish to fry...so to speak. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:05, 14 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:Oh so many questions! <br />
::*You have met the three of us who really run the site. Cat is by far the most active editor, and Q and I do most of the administrative stuff. <br />
::*As all three of us are generally Freshies, we have little SW content. But feel free to write about what your most interested in. <br />
::*If you need to look for pictures, the [[Special:ImportFreeImages]] page will search and import from flickr for you (it only returns CC images)<br />
::*Nope, no welcome template yet<br />
::*I do run [[w:Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser]], but I had not run it in a while. I ran the newest version last night and it should have cleaned up all of the capitalization issues. But I am the only one running a bot.<br />
::*I just revise the templating system, [[Talk:Main_Page#Changes_10.2F14]] discusses it. The entire fish profile page comes from here [[Fish Profile]] but it is by no means set in stone. Add whatever sections are necessary.<br />
::*We don't conform exactly to wikipedia's style guidelines (note the indentation), but we just try to make it look nice. A note, sometimes people come on and change works from the British to US spelling, that is my only pet peeve unless your rewriting the article. Since Cat and Q both use to many Us I've given up the fight for the correct spelling :)<br />
::*We use a lot of unit templates to make the site readable internationally. Try any <nowiki>{{unit-here|##|##}} such as {{gal|10|15}} {{l|12|15}} or {{cm|34|45}} {{in|34|56}} </nowiki> they also work with a single number.<br />
:Just keep an eye on recent changes to articles you made changes to, its the best way to learn. We will let you know why we do things, but if you have a better idea don't hesitate to suggest it, just because its how we do things, doesn't mean it the way we should do things. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 09:15, 14 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:::Thank you all... so many questions, so many answers, so many more questions! I just added [[water change]], I was struck by this absence, but whatever. Feel free to critique the style and content to help me get "on board" more.<br />
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:::The "bot" thing - "Feeding regime" etc. don't use "unnecessary capitals", but "Environment Specifics" does. Can you run one to fix that? I'm not just a stickler for consistency, I'm a freak for it, and a lack of it makes me feel grubby.<br />
:::The indentation thing. It's weird, but easy enough to do. Whatever, I'm not here to tell you how to format your wiki, more to learn how you do, and follow it.<br />
:::Templates: what is the basic "create a fish" template and how is it used to create the headers? I know you folks have already created several thousand, so it's not much of an issue, but still... and then the units. Has temperature been done? I tried F, dF, C, K, degF, etc, but found no joy.<br />
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:::Lastly, would you like me to make you a nice "welcome" template thing? It's always nice to welcome noobs, even if relatively robotically. I'd need to know the best noob resource files, which I don't think are really well organized here yet (no offense intended!).<br />
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:::Anyway, great to meet you all, I hope I can help out a bit here from time to time! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 02:21, 15 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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::::Q got permission a while back to copy a set of articles from another website that has a water change article in it [[Water Changes: Why, How Much, and How Often?]]. Unfortunately we only got permission to mirror them, not to change and improve them. As such, we should make sure your new article contains all of the appropiate information and remove the one that's license isn't really compatible with the site.<br />
:::: As for the templates:<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{f|10}} </nowiki> - {{f|10}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{f|10|15}} </nowiki> - {{f|10|15}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{c|10}} </nowiki> - {{c|10}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{c|10|15}} </nowiki> - {{c|10|15}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{cm|10}} </nowiki> - {{cm|10}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{cm|10|15}} </nowiki> - {{cm|10|15}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{in|10}} </nowiki> - {{in|10}}<br />
::::*<nowiki> {{in|10|15}} </nowiki> - {{in|10|15}}<br />
::::I'll release the bot again and see if I can get him to clean-up everything again.<br />
::::[[Fish Profile#Page code]] contains the default template we use. It may need to be refreshed<br />
::::If you want to make a welcome template I would encourage it, I mostly copy templates from Wikipedia. And your right, the noob resource files are not well organized, Q and I wrote them in 2006 when the site was set-up. Its a community site, don't put BS info on it and you can do what you want and think is necessary. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:38, 15 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:::::Excellent, thank you for the answers, Brian! And I was so glad to actually find a basic article I could try to get started, that's always a nice way to try to get the hang of a new wiki. Another thing I noticed somewhere is that the wiki is also for providing product reviews, something I could really sink my teeth into. Is there a standard format for such, and, more importantly, a disclaimer perhaps? Do manufacturers send us free stuff if we write glowing reviews?<br />
:::::I'll see if I can patch together a nice functional welcome template, meanwhile I mostly keep hitting "random" to see if anything comes up I can add to.<br />
:::::I also want to thank you all again for not biting the noob! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:33, 15 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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===Welcome template===<br />
I hacked something together [[User:Huw_Powell/welcome|here]]. I don't really know what pages it should link to, though. Can someone suggest two or three "go to" links, regarding site goals, policies and such? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 16:57, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Suggestions for the fish basic template ==<br />
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Get rid of feeding regime. It's the same for almost all fish.<br />
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Add region of origin. <br />
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Just my 0.7 or so. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:15, 15 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:You are probably right that the feeding regime only ''has'' to be included where there are changes from the standard every-day to every-other day, but lets get some more input before removing it. Oh, and there is a habitat option on the fish-template. If you want to add a recognized region you need to do it here: [[Template:Units-Habitat]], just follow the format of the other lines, and try to group them together. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:49, 16 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::Great, thanks. I guess there is a balance between what goes in the template and the body of an article. Habitat does make sense to be in the template, I agree.<br />
::As far as feeding, [[lionfish]] might say "one goldfish per week, you sick bastard", but 98% of species do just fine with some food every day or week... worst way to lose your tank is have a friend feed them while on holiday. They'll overfeed, of course (I do!). We literally used to get "customers" seeking to replace their friend's fish after five days. In reality, cold-blooded critters can go weeks - even months - without food. They look "constantly hungry" exactly because in the wild, food is often available only rarely. I sense another general article coming on... [[feeding]]... [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:58, 16 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:::Part of the reason we put so much in the template is that we have alot of hidden categories to move fish around. You will notice that if you change the habitat on the profile, it puts it in a different category. It also puts some semantic data on the page that we can use for other applications (ok well I can use). And yes, I feed my fish every other day and they are fine, but my GF thinks I'm starving them --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:53, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::::Yes, I've seen the edges, shall we say, of some of the tricks built into the site, and have been very impressed (like how the species page titles display). And I get a giggle every time I see the vertical "freshwater" in the template. I'm trying to discipline myself to cut back to three feedings a day. I tend to slip up and feed a bit too frequently in the evening, and saying "at least I'm feeding the plants" doesn't really cut it! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 16:52, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Un "stubbing" ==<br />
So many articles are labelled as stubs, I take it was the default as the skeleton was being built. Encouraging people to remove the template would be good I think, I keep seeing it on fairly complete articles. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:19, 15 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:By all means remove it from articles that are complete, and your right it was on the template we copied to make all of the pages. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 22:49, 16 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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==The Contents Box==<br />
But if you've visited the page multiple times and know the bumf at the top off by heart and just want to skip to, say, external links, you want to click in the contents box, not scroll past the bumf (which, on some pages, could be quite long) to get to the contents box. You need to cater for the lazy internet surfer with a 2 second attention span on here! --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:42, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:I guess a compromise (not that I have been around long enough to earn the right to expect my opinion to carry equal weight!), the "bumf" (whatever that is) could be kept short, say, two or three sentences, so the ToC pretty much appears completely on the first screen. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 16:55, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:Hmmm, another good point (for your argument) is that in the absence of an "edit zero" gadget, to fix a simple typo in the lead requires either hacking the url or editing the entire page. I'll try to stop removing those initial headers that put the ToC at the top for now! Although sometimes those lead headers seem a bit clunkily worded... [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 17:00, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Original Articles ==<br />
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I'd just like to say that in my opinion we should carry other peoples articles (as they've written them) as this will give the site a more friendly and personal flavour over a site like the Wikipedia.<br />
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It's all very well writing a straight article about something but it can be very cold. I think there is room for both types.<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 17:58, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:I agree that there should be a balance, for example IMHO we shouldn't be saying '''I'' kept this fish and it ate the filter intake', in that sense the site would be to informal. However writing the articles as formally as Wikipeida would not feel right either, and we do allow original research.<br />
:As for mirroring articles, they still really need to be released under the site's license and hence edited, revised, etc. Didn't we intend on rewriting most of those articles eventually? Many of the articles that we have mirrored are to long and bulky for the style most of the site is in. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 20:21, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::I think review-type article would lend themselves best to that style, since they will almost certainly be based on personal experience. How about a way to distinguish what should stay "one author" pieces, like a template for article sections or entire articles (which perhaps should have their own namespace?)?<br />
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::So, um, would it be ok to add "personal experience" sections to fish articles? It might be a lot of fun to have people's reminiscences etc. in the mix. <br />
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::Also, perhaps there could be an "aquariumwiki:" namespace page for general site discussion like this? I know there only seem to be five people here (the four people who know their way around and me), but a few central pages can really help pull things together. I think I may have typed something to this effect already here somewhere... [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 21:00, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:::I've often considered the pros and cons of setting up a SW/FW Fish namespace, and moving everything out into its own namespace, but in the massive work involved (which would inevitable fall to cat [much love]) outweighed the benefits (which i never fully figured out). <br />
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:::As for personal experience, I think it needs to be a bit controlled. For example, one thing I have considered for product reviews, is writing the article like a technical review, and they having uses add commends in the form of {{<nowiki>review |author=~~~~ |rating=3.5 |coments=I think this was horrid!</nowiki>}}. The same thing could be done for a personal experiences comment.<br />
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:::On that note, it still could not be un-policed. People come on here and change articles to say [[Zebra danio]]'s should be fed [[Goldfish] regularly. Our main goal is to promote responsible fishkeeping afterall :)<br />
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:::[[The_Aquarium_Wiki:About]], [[The_Aquarium_Wiki:Privacy_policy]]. We probably do need to start setting up some more policies but when its so few people its easy to just get along :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:40, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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I don't where else to mention this, so I'll type it here for now. DO NOT start a new section to reply to a comment, just indent with successive layers of colons (one more per reply). Use new sections to bring up new topics. Please. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 22:41, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
:Keep in mind that all three of us started our wiki editing on this site, none of us were Wikipedia editors. Indenting replies is the norm on Wikipedia, and we didn't start doing it until recently. As such its still catching on :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:32, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::That makes sense. Manual indenting is clumsy, but makes talk pages readable. It's not all about WP anyway. I cut my wiki chops at conservapedia (argh) and then more seriously at RationalWiki. Most of the way WP does things "make sense", though. Tilting against that windmill is a silly thing for a wiki to do, since that's where most wiki editors get their first taste. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:07, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== [[Pangasius hypophthalmus|Iridescent Shark]] ==<br />
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Common names do suck. Like I said in the other thread, our main goal here is to promote responsible fishkeeping. The biggest problem i wish we could solve, is new people walking into a petstore and walking out with a new fish tank and fish on the same day. One of those fish always seems to be the [[Common Pleco|common pleco]], and everyone who knows something knows they get HUGE (for that 10gal they are carrying). When there are good alternatives like the [[BN pleco]], or [[Otto]]s (OK that one is not a beginner fish) I think we should promote those choices. <br />
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People who know what they are getting into with fish like that, or like gar, typically know what they are doing and we just want to supply them with care info they need. They will ignore warnings anyway. I think our best course of action is to warn people, but do our best to provide correct information :) --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 23:51, 17 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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:Also, no one should buy a pleco until they have nice algae growth, at the very least! Sure, they get huge, I had a giant one in a 30 gal tank, but he/she/it sure kept the plants clean of algae! My friends nicknamed it "Mr. Lips". [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:09, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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::: What about carnivorous Pleco species? Like mine ;) They wouldn't be seen dead eating algae, but go buck wild for catfish wafers and bloodworm. This is why this site is here, so people can suddenly realise that one common name can mean over a dozen different fish. --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 08:11, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::::My experience is that most fish will eat anything that fits in their mouth, though you're right, of course. And that's why common names are such a pain. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:00, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
::"main goal here is to promote responsible fishkeeping" - is that in a main page somewhere, or what we call at RW, our "mission statement"? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:13, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Central discussion page ==<br />
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I created [[The Aquarium Wiki:General chat]] to get the ball rolling. I may move some sections from my talk page there if it meets with community acceptance. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 00:26, 18 February 2011 (EST)<br />
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== Dynaflow ==<br />
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Hey, I'm not familiar with the brand, but should it be Dynaflo not Dynaflow? --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 08:26, 14 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
:Argh, you're right, of course. At least I got the image title correct! I'll fix the text. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:47, 14 March 2011 (EDT)<br />
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== Welcomes ==<br />
While welcome pages are a nice touch, about 90% of those are going to be spammers! Maybe only add "welcome" pages after they've made a valid contribution? --[[User:Catxx|Cat]] 07:03, 6 June 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Good point. Silly to waste my time & clog up recent changes. I wondered why so many "people" seemed to be joining all of a sudden. Thanks! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 18:22, 6 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Fish_mad&diff=67060User talk:Fish mad2011-06-06T01:43:45Z<p>Huw Powell: /* my mollies */</p>
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will my four female dalmatian molly's crossbreed with my two orange male mollies to make a orange <br />
marble molly?<br />
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:They might - if they are each "purebred" varieties, their offspring might only display those two traits. Then again, you might just get mutts. I once had a thriving population of "green pineapple" swordtails displaying the traits of two breeds. They were also larger than their parents due to "hybrid vigor". Who knows what ''their'' offspring looked like, though. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:43, 5 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Talk:Blue_Green_Algae&diff=67059Talk:Blue Green Algae2011-06-06T01:41:07Z<p>Huw Powell: /* Treatment */</p>
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==Treatment==<br />
I am going to add my recent short-term experience which seems to have worked. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 19:53, 22 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
:It worked very well. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 23:18, 25 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Glad to hear it. I've lost my tank to bubble algae and can't afford to deal with it right now :( --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:44, 26 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
:::Sorry to hear that! What is bubble algae? The final results of this stuff I used were quite remarkable, by the way, with the last of the bga just sort of disappearing overnight. I'm also using this co2booster stuff that is an unlabelled algicide, between that and the fourth species of snails to try their hand in the tank even the hard algae that was on plant leaves is just going away. Or it could all be a fluke of the tank finally "maturing"... damn, science is hard! [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:04, 28 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
::::Oops I missed this comment. Bubble Algae is a SW algae that only [[emerald crab]]s really eat. Unfortunately when I moved last one of the bubbles popped and is spread everywhere in a bout a week. There is just too much for the crab to keep up with. --[[User:PsiPro|Brian]] 07:08, 3 June 2011 (CDT)<br />
Aye, over dosing with Seachem's [[Excel]] product is well known for killing off Algae. As is other manufacturers similar 'liquid CO2' products. --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 17:12, 2 June 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Yes, API's CO2Booster, featuring glutaral(dehyde) is an off-label algaecide (neither firefox nor I know how to spell this!). Though I do have one species of thready brown algae hanging in there. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:41, 5 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Sai_saran&diff=67058User talk:Sai saran2011-06-06T01:37:13Z<p>Huw Powell: Created page with "{{welcome}} ~~~~"</p>
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[[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:35, 5 June 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Rhizome&diff=66981Rhizome2011-05-25T04:05:34Z<p>Huw Powell: </p>
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<div>A '''rhizome''' is a underground, thickened horizontal stem of a plant that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Rhizomes may also be referred to as creeping rootstalks, or rootstocks.<br />
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<div>*The [[:Category:Corydoras|Corydoras]] group of fish frequently gulps air. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. If too little room is available between the water surface and the hood (<2") the fish may hit the hood. They hold the air in their stomach and the thin lining dissipates the oxygen.<br />
*This fish likes the company of its own kind. It is recommended to keep at least 2, or better yet, several of the same species. The more you have, the more secure they are and the more you will see them.<br />
*They are known to 'blink' their eyes to the amazement of onlookers. The Cory has the ability to tilt its eye down to examine the nearby substrate.<br />
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--[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 03:58, 9 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
:Excellent, thanks for posting this! We should "see also" between the two articles I suspect. Oh, and "Charging SLA batteries give off hydrogen which can be toxic and highly inflammable in a closed area!" the whole point of using SLA is not to have gas discharge into the house. They are sealed, and don't/can't give off gas. I love the "project box" you chose for the auto-switcher! Don't they sell electronic project boxes in the UK? [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 20:46, 9 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
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All batteries give off gas when in use. The SLA do as well. They have gas permeable seals which allows gases in/out but no liquids of course. The main point of a SLA is you can position it any way up you wish.<br />
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Sure we have project boxes here. :-) But after looking at the prices, I decided a food box was much cheaper!<br />
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My next project is a water alarm detector. Maplin sold one last year (they've stopped) and I bought one out of curiosity. But it uses a tiny A23 (12V) battery for goodness sake which needs constant replacement every 2 months even though it's not been activated. So a pp3 9V battery, 2 wires close together outside a small box and a musical piezo buzzer inside should be enough and will not drain the battery until used. Should last 2 years with a decent alkaline (8-10 if I use a lithium). --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 15:34, 10 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
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:Water level? Anyway, um, you have all the 12v you need in your backup battery, don't you? Just run the thing off your 12v bus! I did not know the SLAs had gas permeable seals. Interesting. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 21:35, 11 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
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:Spilled water inside my cabinet. Yes I could do that with the battery. But the engineer in me is shouting, "make something more efficient". ;) --[[User:Quatermass|Quatermass]] 03:04, 12 May 2011 (CDT)<br />
::Water on the floor is the embarrassing clumsiness of our hobby... I get mad at myself, then I say to myself "it's only a few stinky cc.s from those hoses I should have drained!" Luckily, or sadly, there is no SWMBO to opine differently. [[User:Huw Powell|Huw Powell]] 21:29, 13 May 2011 (CDT)</div>Huw Powellhttps://www.theaquariumwiki.com/w/index.php?title=File:DIY_power_backup_system11.jpg&diff=66867File:DIY power backup system11.jpg2011-05-09T04:36:10Z<p>Huw Powell: own work</p>
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