Tom, I need some affirmation or redirection
My 55 has been set up and running with a heavy planting since early December. This tank was largely a transfer from my 20 gal which was doing great. I had a problem with GSA that went away around a week ago after I upped my PO4. I am now battling some green dust algae. I also saw some cupping of leaves and what seemed to be some poor growth so I also upped my KNO3 and Traces to the following doses about two weeks ago.
CO2 is around 50PPM
Traces 3x week = 20ml
KH2PO4 3x week = 3/16 tsp.
KNO3 3x week = 5/8 tsp.
I have 260 watts of PC lighting or approx. 4.7 watts per gallon.
Some have suggested cutting down on the amount of light I am running. If I shut down half the light bank then of course I would be at 130 watts or 2.36 watts per gallon.
I am now getting great plant growth and a lot of pearling. Currently my only issue is the Green Dust on the plants and some on the glass.
I am uncertain if I should just stay the course and be patient or if some further adjustments are in order.
JR
Thanks for looking.
My 55 has been set up and running with a heavy planting since early December. This tank was largely a transfer from my 20 gal which was doing great. I had a problem with GSA that went away around a week ago after I upped my PO4. I am now battling some green dust algae. I also saw some cupping of leaves and what seemed to be some poor growth so I also upped my KNO3 and Traces to the following doses about two weeks ago.
CO2 is around 50PPM
Traces 3x week = 20ml
KH2PO4 3x week = 3/16 tsp.
KNO3 3x week = 5/8 tsp.
I have 260 watts of PC lighting or approx. 4.7 watts per gallon.
Some have suggested cutting down on the amount of light I am running. If I shut down half the light bank then of course I would be at 130 watts or 2.36 watts per gallon.
I am now getting great plant growth and a lot of pearling. Currently my only issue is the Green Dust on the plants and some on the glass.
I am uncertain if I should just stay the course and be patient or if some further adjustments are in order.
JR
Thanks for looking.