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That's only a little more then 1 watt a gallon actually which is why I was sitting with about 8hrs a day on a low tech set up. I once had an issue where the base of my plants was turning brown, and snapping, and I was at that point informed the plants weren't getting enough light, so I decided...

I tried showing the plants, because they have the BBA, as its basically the same as what's on the filter. I have tried scraping it off, and it does kinda come off, but is some of the toughest algae I have ever had to try and clean. I do use the liquid CO2 every other day, but am not sure if...

Hey everyone, So, I have been having an issue with BBA for a while now, and for the most part have been trying to get rid of it, but I seem to be unable to do anything with it. Overview: Back wall: Right Side: Left Side: Algae hanging off filter: Algae on leaf: Specs: 37 Gallon...

It's always at 78F.

I decided to attach a few images to better show the plants, and a few that rotted, and are sitting in with the others....

So, over exposure to light, can cause the leaves to turn black? I also noticed recently since I turned down the hours the light is on, the leaves have curled up a bit, and don't look as bright. Is this just more of them being used to long light, and now adjusting to shorter periods? Again, what...

OK, so started the 8-9hr light cycle, but imagine it might be a couple weeks before I notice any change. I guess the next thing is with all the information provided, I am not sure if I actually figured out why the stems rot at the bottom? It's just depressing to see them grow, and show new...

Thanks a lot Stu, I appreciate it greatly, and I didn't feel you were rambling. In terms of the first post, I had meant 1 type is rotting at the bottom/gravel level. The tops, I meant the leaves are getting black (might be algae on the leaves) and more recently turned a little brown the other...

Thanks Mattlee, I greatly appreciate your answer! You have not put me off from this at all, you have simply made me realize this is something that needs to just wait a bit on my end. I do have plans down the road to become a much larger fish hobbyist, but at my present situation, I just have a...

To be honest, I never checked phosphates before, as I never even thought about it. Since you mentioned it, I did some reading, and most likely is the reason I had an algae bloom last week, so my next question is... Any tips for bringing it down (I will buy a test kit first). Is there a filter...

Ya, to be honest, I never thought it a problem until the last couple days, but I always thought it seemed crazy haha. Might explain the algae, but the brown, and black still worries me.. So tempted to leave the light on though when you just want to stare into the tank :)

Hey, I'll be honest, I don't recall their names off the top of my head, but I did check, and re check before I purchased that they were indeed aquatic. I do however know I have a few cryptos but they are doing very well in the tank, and look very healthy. I currently do use Flourish about once...

Hey everyone, I wanted to ask who might have experience with Angelfish breeding. I have kept fish for over 15 years, and never had a tank big enough for 2 Angelfish, so I always just kept 1. I now have a bigger tank, and 2 Angelfish, oddly enough, as I got them when they were each about the...

Hey everyone, I am fairly new to live plants (Jan 2012), and have a couple questions. I designed my tank to be low tech, and have a 37 gallon, and 48watts. The plants are growing great, but what happens with some is they tend to start to get black around the edges of the leaves, all while still...

Wow, sorry for the delay. Apparently it seems to have been an Algae bloom, and the micron filter seems to have resolved it. I guess my question is what might have caused this? Where the tank is located, there is barely if any direct sunlight (same place almost a year). The temp has been the...

Hey, my take is almost a year old now, and up until about 2 weeks ago, it was always crystal clear. Its a 37 gallon, with a canister filter, and live plants. About 2 weeks ago, I woke up to a cloudy tank. Not only was it cloudy, but if I drained some, it had a green tint to it. I drained some...

Hey everyone, Thanks for all the previous help, I found it very informative, and as an update, have a very lush tank presently. I am however having a problem. For some reason, some of my plants down at the base start to turn brown, and then in essence rot away, but while doing so, the rest of...

Well, there are some fish, that occasionally chase, well, technically there are 2 of the same, but only one will chase others. They have all been together for months now, and the one that chases, is by far the smallest fish in the tank, but I suppose maybe he is scaring them. Is this a case...

I know its not PH, or Temp shock, since the temp hasn't moved in months... They haven't shown any signs of parasites, and are all eating healthy, including the other ones that freaked out, and it was only that one time. What are things to look out for? Also, what would you recommend for...

Actually turns out, one that freaked out, and prompted this topic has just died about 30 minutes after his freak out. I really don't understand how a tank, with no illness, and perfect water conditions, can have a Gourami only about a year old, that was always swimming around, and eating with a...

Hey, I have been keeping fish for a good 15 years or so, and in all those years, I never had a fish get freaked out, dart around as fast as possible, and then remain stiff as if dead. Usually it will float around motionless, only breathing extremely fast, and the color turns extremely pale. I...

With the plants, when some of them arrive, they tend to come with those weights. I hope I am making sense, but those lead weights, that also help keep them together in their bunches. Is it wise to remove those, or are they fish friendly, and it doesn't matter? Thanks again! :)

Thanks to both of you, you really have been very helpful, and I sincerely appreciate the assistance. I have gone ahead, and made my purchases, and will make my plant purchases after the light is set up and running. My last question is about the CO2. I know by me using the lower wpg, I...

Well I have the fixture, but its a simple 1 tube fixture, and just is not enough for live plants as I have learned. I currently have a 24in T8 by aqueon for plants, but its basically doing nothing, which is why I have learned I need a more powerful set up. Unfortunately I have no BigAls near...

I am in the US yes. Right now, it is in the hood yes, but its the only one I can attach, which is why I am fairly certain I need a different light fixture. Unfortunately this one, I can see just isn't enough to support the plants currently. What's odd is that they have new growth, but the new...

Thanks stu40. As much as fast growth seems appealing to me, I think for my first planted tank, the low tech solution appeals greatly to me. Mainly due to not wanting to have to worry about the CO2. I guess my next question would be the light fixture itself. I take it a normal light fixture...

Hey everyone, As stated I am VERY new to live plants, and am very unsure of what I need to make it successful. I currently have a 37 gallon tank, and really am not sure what I need. I went and bought some live plants, as well as a "Floramax 17 watt lamp", and its clearly not enough to support...