Hi John,
I found this to be to much light. I also at first tried 36W of PC. Eventually settled on T8 lighting.
This combo should work great. I have two similar tanks one of which is near three years old. Followed Tom recommendation for ferts and change water at 6-8 months.
It's the Leonardite that's turning the water yellow. This will subside somewhat in time. I wouldn't worry about it, WC will not take the yellowing away.
This will work great and yes stop the WC's. It will take some time to settle in so be patient. Take a look at your light options.
Good Luck
PhillyB;27026 said:I have 36 Watts of PC lighting.
I found this to be to much light. I also at first tried 36W of PC. Eventually settled on T8 lighting.
PhillyB;27026 said:3/4" of leonardite capped by 2" of Onyx Sand.
Plenty of plants.
This combo should work great. I have two similar tanks one of which is near three years old. Followed Tom recommendation for ferts and change water at 6-8 months.
PhillyB;27026 said:Is the yellow water due to algae outbreaks, or is the leonardite causing the discoloration?
It's the Leonardite that's turning the water yellow. This will subside somewhat in time. I wouldn't worry about it, WC will not take the yellowing away.
PhillyB;27026 said:Should I continue to do water changes, or do I need to stop these immediately? Any other suggestions to keep the water clear? I have a HOB filter rater for 60 gallons running in the tank. It has plenty of carbon and zeolite for filtration.
This will work great and yes stop the WC's. It will take some time to settle in so be patient. Take a look at your light options.
Good Luck