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orandachan · 04-11-2006, 02:48 AM

Hello,

I think this is going to be my first post here. But I've been browsing around acquiring rich information about the trade. I thought I'd contribute on this useful thread.

So I started getting GW about two weeks ago and tried curing it with API's Accu-Clear (which temporarily worked on my pond before). Used it twice as recommended and no improvement whatsoever.

The water got so murky I couldn't see anything past 8in deep. Well, yesterday I got some branches from a weeping willow tree, tossed it in my aquarium - with the leaves still on, and took the flower buds off - and after 24 hours, I now noticed quite a difference! Not only could I see the back of my aquarium (12in), I could see a plant 24in away from the side glass.

No roots have developed on the branches. The branches were very young ones, probably 6 of them 16in+ in my 55 gal.

I can't wait for what's happening tomorrow. I think at this rate, it should be crystal clear after 24 hours?! Only if things went that smooth...

Thanks everyone in advance for such wonderful insight.

-Steve

04-11-2006, 02:48 AM	#102 (permalink)
orandachan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 3 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 3600	Hello, I think this is going to be my first post here. But I've been browsing around acquiring rich information about the trade. I thought I'd contribute on this useful thread. So I started getting GW about two weeks ago and tried curing it with API's Accu-Clear (which temporarily worked on my pond before). Used it twice as recommended and no improvement whatsoever. The water got so murky I couldn't see anything past 8in deep. Well, yesterday I got some branches from a weeping willow tree, tossed it in my aquarium - with the leaves still on, and took the flower buds off - and after 24 hours, I now noticed quite a difference! Not only could I see the back of my aquarium (12in), I could see a plant 24in away from the side glass. No roots have developed on the branches. The branches were very young ones, probably 6 of them 16in+ in my 55 gal. I can't wait for what's happening tomorrow. I think at this rate, it should be crystal clear after 24 hours?! Only if things went that smooth... Thanks everyone in advance for such wonderful insight. -Steve