Recent content by alice_curiouser

Hydroids usually have a "glow" to them (imagine dandelion puffs under black lights), while aptaisia and feather dusters do not. They (hydroids) tend to appear rather suddenly, and then disapear just as suddenly. I wouldn't bother killing them.

That is truly one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. 8O

You can also find bags of shells on Ebay or in the craft section at Walmart - they're much cheaper this way, unless your LFS is a lot more resonable than mine. Just boil them first.

Khines5330 - I know the glass tops aren't good, but for a long time no-one told me, and even when I did find out, I was using a PC light strip that couldn't rest on the top without it. As soon as I got my new MH/VHO fixture, I ditched those suckers. :) Guy - I use no chemical buffers. The only...

I came across this thread while searching for answers on why my own ALK might be high (15.68 dKH) and pH low-normal (8.0 at noon). I have seen a couple things about high levels of undissolved Co2 and poor aeration, and I wondered if covering the top with glass tops could contribute to this...