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  1. Barr Report

    1. Site Related

      Site related information, Announcements and help
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      Phishless Latest: Where Is The Search? Phishless, Nov 28, 2019
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    2. Introductions

      Welcome to the barr report, come in and say hello
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      Stacie McMullen Latest: Hello From Menifee, Ca Stacie McMullen, Dec 8, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    3. Trades, swaps, sales

      Trades, swaps, sales, non commerical only.
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      Phishless Latest: December Trim Phishless, Dec 10, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    4. Off Topic and Chat

      This is the place for off topic conversations and chat. You are not likely to ever find Tom here, but it is a great place for our members to kick back and discuss other aquatic related topics.
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      toads74 Latest: Are Diatoms Good For Your Tank? toads74, Oct 28, 2019
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  2. General Discussions

    1. Are you new to aquatic plants? Start here

      Are you new to aquatic plants? Start here
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      Paul G Latest: Experimental Picture Paul G, Nov 3, 2019
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    2. Aquatic Clubs, Events, and Announcements

      Announcements about Aquatic Clubs, Aquatic Events and Conferences, and general announcemets of interest to the Aquatic Plant hobby
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      CRS Fan Latest: Where Will Christel Kasselmann; Vin Kutty; Dennis Wong, Cara Wade & Cory Be In May? CRS Fan, Nov 13, 2019
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    3. Articles

      Articles, Public Archives, and DIY Projects
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      Tim Harrison Latest: A Brief And Incomplete History Of Aquascaping Tim Harrison, Jul 3, 2019
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    4. General Plant Topics

      General Plant Topics and Aquatic Life discussions
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      Stacie McMullen Latest: 10gal Tank Diy Vs Pressurized Co2 ? Stacie McMullen, Dec 10, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    5. Journals

      Members Journals, Projects, Aquascapes
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      Seattle_Aquarist Latest: A 45 Gallon (high) A Pikez Inspired Tank Seattle_Aquarist, Dec 10, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    6. Plantfest

      Discover treasures of tropical paradise as Tom shares with you his annual PlantFest.
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      Varun Latest: Florestas Submersas L Varun, Jun 27, 2019
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  3. Specific Discussions

    Barr Report Specific Discussion Forums

    1. Algae Control

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      Allwissend Latest: Diatom Algae How To Control ? Allwissend, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    2. Aquascaping

      Aquascaping
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      Dd1880 Latest: Good Rocks To Use That Won’t Affect Ph To Much? Dd1880, Aug 27, 2019
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    3. Aquatic Microbiology

      This section is for bacterial issues related to cycling in aquatic ecosystems as well as fungal related issues.
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      Miller Latest: Sump Biological Filtration Suggestion 200 Gallon Miller, Jul 24, 2019
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    4. Aquatic Plant Fertilization

      Aquatic Plant Fertilization
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      Sarah Par Latest: Help Dosing Pps Pro Based On Water Chemistry Sarah Par, Dec 3, 2019
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    5. Aquatic Plant History

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      F-Dawg Latest: History lighting in the planted aquarium over the past 30 years, color aesthetics F-Dawg, Mar 6, 2017
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    6. Aquatic Plant Species

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      Stan510 Latest: Macarenia clavigera river water chemistry Stan510, Dec 2, 2019
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    7. Advanced Strategies and Fertilization

      Discussion about various dosing strategies and approaches for both the technical and non-technical aquarist.
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      Hanuman Latest: 2 Tanks For Testing (not As Extreme As The Rotala Kill Tanks) Hanuman, Aug 12, 2019
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    8. CO2 Enrichment

      CO2 Enrichment
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      Deanna Latest: 120g (94g+26g) Co2 Injection Rate. Need Help In Estimation. Deanna, Dec 1, 2019
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    9. Estimative Index

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      1. International Translations

      dav.tomassini Latest: Hybrid methods, fusing dry start+ excel with non CO2 dav.tomassini, Nov 13, 2019
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    10. Emmersed / Wabi Kusa

      Aquatic Plants grown above water.
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      Scryllarus Latest: What Sort Of Substrate To Use For Growing Crypts From Regions Emersed Scryllarus, Jul 25, 2019
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    11. Fish for Planted Tanks

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      CarissaT Latest: Strange Neon Behavior After Starting To Fertilize CarissaT, Aug 8, 2019
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    12. Inverts

      This is where to discuss the inverts, poor spineless critters that they are.
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      Dd1880 Latest: Cherry Shrimp Losing Color! Dd1880, Oct 27, 2019
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    13. Lighting

      Lighting
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      Tim Harrison Latest: Spectrum For White Plants? Tim Harrison, Dec 8, 2019 at 3:54 AM
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    14. Marine Plants - Macroalgae

      This forum is specifically for brackish marine plants/macroalgae and related topics.
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      Barbara C. Lamb Latest: dosing guide for marine planted tank. Barbara C. Lamb, Sep 13, 2019
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    15. Non-CO2 Methods

      Non-CO2 Methods
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      DON OKANE Latest: Green Spot algae! DON OKANE, Oct 2, 2019
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    16. Sediment / Substrate

      Aquarium Substrate Decussions
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      rajkm Latest: So I Stuffed Up... Ada Amazonia Soil rajkm, Oct 18, 2019
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  4. Knowledge Base

    1. Aquarium Plant Database

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      Stan510 Latest: Bolbitis Heudelotii Stan510, Nov 29, 2019
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  5. Rotala Butterfly Calculators

    1. Rotala Butterfly Support & Feedback Forum

      Support, Feedback, Translations
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      fitos100 Latest: Zn, Mn, Cu, Alone fitos100, Aug 29, 2019
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    2. Planted Tank Nutrient Dosing Calculator

      EI - Estimative Index, EI daily, EI Low Light / Weekly, PPS Pro - Perpetual Preservation System, PMDD - Poor Man's Dosing / Dupla Drops, Dose to reach a target and Result of your dose.

    3. Planted Tank Nutrient Accumulation Calculator

      Nutrient accumulation results, plant uptake over a period of time.

    4. Planted Tank Light Calculator

      Calculate your PAR.. CF, LED (Cree), LED (EcoSmart), LED (BML), Metal Halide, Spriral CF (Horiz), Spriral CF (Vert), T-5 (HO), T-8 / T-5NO, T-12.

    5. Planted Tank Co2 Calculator

      Based on the CO2/PH chart this calculator will assist you in finding your CO2 PPM.

    6. Premix Fertilizer Submission Form

      If you have a premixed fertilizer that is not listed and would like it added to the calculator please complete this form and submit the information.

    7. T5 Light Submission Form

      Submit your T5HO/T5NO/T8/T12 light PAR readings here.

    8. L.E.D Light Submission Form

      Submit your L.E.D light PAR readings here.

  6. Regional Forums

    Regional Forums where you will find various specialty forums such as language specific forums or geographic regional forums.

    1. Regional Forums

      Regional Forums where you will find various specialty forums such as language specific forums or geographic regional forums.
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      Tom Barr Latest: Chinese names for aquatic plants update Tom Barr, Mar 30, 2013
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    2. Dutch

      Dutch Sub-Forum
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      Corne Latest: Waar zit de K? Corne, Mar 8, 2017
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    3. Russian

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      Dmitry69 Latest: Добро пожаловать на форум. Dmitry69, Nov 7, 2017
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    4. Swedish

      Swedish Forum
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      ferrorolvans Latest: Visiting USA ferrorolvans, Jun 15, 2010
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  7. Clubs and Societies

    Club and Society Forums

    1. UK Aquatic Plant Society

      UK aquatic plant society
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      toads74 Latest: Growing Plants Emersed On Top Of An Aquarium In An Acrylic Tray toads74, Nov 6, 2019
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    2. Sacramento Aquatic Plant Society

      Sacramento Aquatic Plant Society (SAPS)
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      1. Announcements

      2. Local Resources

      3. Sacramento General Plant Topics

      antbug Latest: Sacramento Aquatic Plant Society March 2013 Meeting antbug, Mar 6, 2013
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  8. Tom Barr Consulting

    Professional consulting, design and maintenance.

    1. Professional Consulting, Design, and Maintenance

      Professional Consulting, Design, and Maintenance
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  9. Sponsors

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Aquarium Plant Database

Cryptocoryne Walkeri

Alternanthera Reineckii 'rosanervig'

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Ammannia Crassicaulis

Rotala Wallichii

Cryptocoryne Pontederiifolia

Eleocharis Pusilla

A species growing shorter and more compact than E. acicularis in submersed form. Previously, this plant was marketed as E. parvula but the naming...
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