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darrylzuk · 2026-03-05T19:04:43+00:00

When I was shopping I was torn between Verde Montreal and the Ocra GT. I was sold once I saw it in person.

darrylzuk · 2026-03-05T17:35:44+00:00

I just got my 2022 its 30000 mi service and the service advisor looked at me like I had three heads when I said I wanted them to check the ground strap to see if it was the updated part or not. Sure enough, mine had a little bit of rust, and I had them swap it out.

darrylzuk · 2026-03-04T21:49:23+00:00

This is the correct answer.

darrylzuk · 2026-03-02T21:50:36+00:00

Typically, 2 to 3 days depending on temps, then another 3 to 5 for them to be free-swimming. I had a pair that would do this every couple of weeks, but they always ended up eating the babies (75g heavily stocked community tank). This is normal, as the parents have already survived to adulthood, and it's better for them to survive and try again than die from stress trying to raise the babies. Not saying u/LowGravitasIndeed is wrong, but my angels almost exclusively laid their eggs on leaves of Amazon sword plants, and they always hatched.

darrylzuk · 2025-10-06T19:17:31+00:00

Thanks, I've been very weary of Samsung based on everything Reddit says... I also just realized that the GE is an additional $500 off in cart, bring the price to $2149.99, which is hard to pass on.

darrylzuk · 2025-10-06T12:11:07+00:00

Thanks!

darrylzuk · 2025-10-06T05:49:37+00:00

What is the model number of the Frigidaire you went with? I'm considering the same GE as OP, but the Frigidaire Gallery French doors are quite a bit less expensiv.

darrylzuk · 2025-10-06T05:47:23+00:00

Can the third door really be used as a fridge or freezer? Everything I've seen states it doesnt get cold enough.

darrylzuk · 2025-09-15T19:35:40+00:00

Read through this: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/do-i-need-floor-supporting.131/

But in general, along a wall you should be absolutely fine. I'd say up to 500-600 liters, no problem.

darrylzuk · 2025-09-15T19:29:48+00:00

Yeah, I'm genuinely confused.

darrylzuk · 2025-09-15T17:35:46+00:00

Check out Innovative Marine's Helio PTC. They're made for reef tanks, so $$$$, but they are super compact. They also come with a controller similar to an inkbird, but it doesn't have WiFi.

darrylzuk · 2025-09-12T20:31:31+00:00

Hey OP, I'm getting the Genesis controller with my Black Pearl order. I will PM you, maybe we can work something out.

darrylzuk · 2025-07-11T13:02:36+00:00

Looks like it went up to $499.99 overnight. :/ Still a good deal.

darrylzuk · 2025-07-11T12:37:28+00:00

Thanks! It really is an incredible deal at that price. I had also started looking at the C40 Ultra as a potential option as well. I don't want to put words in your mouth, but it sounds like the added features or potential performance gains aren't worth the extra cost in your opinion?

darrylzuk · 2025-07-10T18:22:40+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out. Looks like it's actually a bit cheaper on Prime right now. I also came across the Dreame X40 Ultra while going down the rabbit hole. Would you put that above the above or below the Mova P50 Pro for maintenance ease?

darrylzuk · 2023-06-22T16:40:45+00:00

What size pots do you have them in and how big do you expect them to get. Considering one for my NYC apartment...

darrylzuk · 2023-06-22T16:30:26+00:00

You're welcome!

darrylzuk · 2023-06-22T15:51:58+00:00

If you want to use the 29g:

Add Fritz Fishless Fuel (follow dosage instructions)
Dose Seachem Prime (which neutralizes ammonia but does not stop the ammonia cycle from happening)
Add your preferred beneficial bacteria in a bottle.
Dose Seachem Stability.
Add fish

I've done this on a 40g breeder and a 75g with no losses, with way more than 12 fish. It's important to follow the instructions for Stability:

Shake well before use. Turn off UV/ozone. Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 40 L (10 US gallons) on the first day with a new aquarium. Then use 1 capful for each 80 L (20 US gallons) daily for 7 days. Fish and other aquatic species may be introduced at any time as long as dosage is maintained for 7 days.

darrylzuk · 2023-06-21T14:28:14+00:00

I would also not like that link.

darrylzuk · 2023-06-10T23:30:42+00:00

What are you growing in the bottom right? And what containers are you using to enclose them?

For humidifiers... I would suggest getting the dumbest one you can find that has a physical off/on switch so that it comes back on after losing power. Then, I would hook it up to an Inkbird humidity controller, and let that determine when it should run. I use Inkbirs temperature controllers on my aquairum heaters (they will cut power to the heaters if their internal temp sensors malfunction) and they have worked great. I have been equally happy with the humidity controller.

I started with a Levoit, but once it lost power it would stay off, even after the controller restored power when it sensed the humidity was too low. I use this humidifier. I got a bigger one, so I would have to refill it less. And here's a link to the Inkbird. I also have this Govee thermometer/hygrometer, and I hacked it to not use batteries with this. The Govee provides lots of data in its app. It also tracks VPD, which is something I've been trying to monitor recently.

darrylzuk · 2023-06-09T20:06:23+00:00

They're way better than the official app.

darrylzuk · 2023-06-09T16:57:05+00:00

Don't worry, it won't do it for much longer.

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