Hello everyone!
I've gone and replaced my 29 with a 37. The 29 had a lot of algae growing in bubbles that had developed in the silicon in the corners and I was fearing that one day we might spring a leak. Plus... the tank was 16 years old. It was time.
So, given the following parameters I am curious what dosing regimen I should embark on.
37 Gallon AGA
120W CF (1 @ 6700K, 1 @ 5500K) for 11 hours/day
CO2 injection
Town water (normally through a softener - I turn the bypass on for water changes)
Low fish load (4 tetras, one platy) soon to add 8 more tetras and a pleco
Flourite substrate
Previously with the 29 I've been dosing as follows:
At water change:
1/4 + 1/8 tsp KNO3
1/8 tsp KH2PO4
1/2 tsp Seachem EQ
Every other day:
7ml Flourish
Every other other day:
1/4 + 1/8 tsp KNO3
1/8 tsp KH2PO4
I replanted all my Anubias, C. retrospiralis and 1/3 of my C wendtii.
What, if anything should I change? I tried using Plantex CSM+B but algae (especially GDA) went nuts when I did. I'd like to use an alternative to Flourish -- it is a bit pricey for the long haul.
Prior to the switch I was battling GDA (bad) and BBA (not so bad). The GDA was insane... 2 days after water change and thorough scraping the stuff would re-appear. And before you ask, yes Tom, I had my CO2 cranking (6.4pH and just at the point of comfort for the fishes) . It runs 24/7... should I consider turning it off at night and turning it on 1/2 hour before lights come on?
So, I'd like to use this opportunity to get on a solid footing. What should I change here? anything stand out...? Glaringly obvious mistakes? Is the light too high?
Please, any suggestions... I'd like an algae free tank for once.
Thanks in advance!
Adam
I've gone and replaced my 29 with a 37. The 29 had a lot of algae growing in bubbles that had developed in the silicon in the corners and I was fearing that one day we might spring a leak. Plus... the tank was 16 years old. It was time.
So, given the following parameters I am curious what dosing regimen I should embark on.
37 Gallon AGA
120W CF (1 @ 6700K, 1 @ 5500K) for 11 hours/day
CO2 injection
Town water (normally through a softener - I turn the bypass on for water changes)
Low fish load (4 tetras, one platy) soon to add 8 more tetras and a pleco
Flourite substrate
Previously with the 29 I've been dosing as follows:
At water change:
1/4 + 1/8 tsp KNO3
1/8 tsp KH2PO4
1/2 tsp Seachem EQ
Every other day:
7ml Flourish
Every other other day:
1/4 + 1/8 tsp KNO3
1/8 tsp KH2PO4
I replanted all my Anubias, C. retrospiralis and 1/3 of my C wendtii.
What, if anything should I change? I tried using Plantex CSM+B but algae (especially GDA) went nuts when I did. I'd like to use an alternative to Flourish -- it is a bit pricey for the long haul.
Prior to the switch I was battling GDA (bad) and BBA (not so bad). The GDA was insane... 2 days after water change and thorough scraping the stuff would re-appear. And before you ask, yes Tom, I had my CO2 cranking (6.4pH and just at the point of comfort for the fishes) . It runs 24/7... should I consider turning it off at night and turning it on 1/2 hour before lights come on?
So, I'd like to use this opportunity to get on a solid footing. What should I change here? anything stand out...? Glaringly obvious mistakes? Is the light too high?
Please, any suggestions... I'd like an algae free tank for once.
Thanks in advance!
Adam