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My 90 Gallon plant tank from 1995

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by Tom Barr, Jun 25, 2010.

  1. Tom Barr

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    Amazing that this tank is 15 years ago.
    Had to scan to digital from film, the net had just started, digital cameras where not popular.

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    Details of the cork back:

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    the method to attach plants to the cork:

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    Tom Barr
     
    #1 Tom Barr, Jun 25, 2010
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    Woh! Things sure have changed in 15 years eh?

    Thanks for taking the time to scan this over - It's kinda cool to see how things were 15 years ago. Do you remember what kind of equiptment you used back then?

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    #2 Whiskey, Jun 28, 2010
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    Sandpoint made pH controllers and heat cables............I had those.

    Hamilton MH's where about it.
    Flourite was not around or ADA.
    People still thought PO4 - evil algae.


    I can go back farther, but no pics..........

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    #3 Tom Barr, Jun 29, 2010
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    Sometimes it looks like it hasn't changed that much ;) A lot of people still think that way
    You can spare us your goldfish bowl ;)

    Nice to share your pics.
    regards,
    dutchy
     
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    in some minds, that hasnt change too much huh? Still in the darkness...
     
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    I think fewer and fewer are arguing in favor of low PO4/absent = good thing.
    Most people actually, particularly those who many deem as experts.
    This tide has shifted slowly but steadily over the USA and then on to other countries and languages.

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    #6 Tom Barr, Jun 29, 2010
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    Now they just need to get away from the 400W of Metal Halide every 2 feet of tank length that was all the rage for a while..... :cool:

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    Well, I had 175w X 2 on this tank, which.........it about 3x what many had back then in terms of PAR.

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    #8 Tom Barr, Jul 1, 2010
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