Quick tank specs:
ADA 60p/Ehiem 2215/48 watts T5
ADA Lily pipes/Pressurized CO2 w/ glass diffusor
EI dosing/50% WC weekly
All of my issues are CO2 related I believe as I have constant BBA growth. CO2 has been turned up until fish were hovering at the surface for the last hour of lights on, then backed off a touch. Plants begin to pearl @ 2 1/2 hrs into light cycle. Plant growth is good on stem plants, but not so hot on HC. The HC closest to the diffusor looks good, but the rest struggles, and the BBA persists. I do daily Excel spot treating and try and remove as much as possible. Is there a better way to diffuse CO2 on such a small tank? I also notice an area of dead water directly below the Lily pipe output where I have to remove a small bit of BGA weekly. Any thoughts and input are very appreciated.
ADA 60p/Ehiem 2215/48 watts T5
ADA Lily pipes/Pressurized CO2 w/ glass diffusor
EI dosing/50% WC weekly
All of my issues are CO2 related I believe as I have constant BBA growth. CO2 has been turned up until fish were hovering at the surface for the last hour of lights on, then backed off a touch. Plants begin to pearl @ 2 1/2 hrs into light cycle. Plant growth is good on stem plants, but not so hot on HC. The HC closest to the diffusor looks good, but the rest struggles, and the BBA persists. I do daily Excel spot treating and try and remove as much as possible. Is there a better way to diffuse CO2 on such a small tank? I also notice an area of dead water directly below the Lily pipe output where I have to remove a small bit of BGA weekly. Any thoughts and input are very appreciated.