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Sam, have you considered PMDD with PO4, as per JamesC's website? The latest I've read is that low NO3 and PO4 are more suited to soft water. Not sure how much truth there is in that but I figured as you've never had success with EI...

18000K. Sounds like Hagen Aqua Glo or Power Glo. Both are ok for plants. Power Glo is brighter. K isn't too important. Plants aren't that fussy, except extremes i.e. actinic.

I have the entries in my office as we speak and I will inform the PFK editorial team by the end of next week who the winners are. I'm not sure when PFK will inform the winners, but I imagine it will be soon after. A feature on the contest will be published in the Nov issue of PFK, out on 3rd...

BGA seems to thrive in low circulation. IME it starts in the substrate, where circulation is virtually zero. BGA also needs light. Cut this out via tape etc. and hey presto. The tape was acquired from my workplace. I expect it's available from most DIY stores etc.

I've found that blocking light to the substrate/glass helps a lot to prevent BGA. I think most BGA starts from the substrate. Circulation issues are the next most common cause IME. Then low NO3. But I think if you stop light from reaching the substrate depths i.e. through the glass, and...

I didn't because I'm judging it tomorrow...

I have no idea how they come up that figure. Tropica Plant substrate is better. I've tried both.

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No, the Arcadia HO T5s are Plant-Pro. It has a slight hint of pink rendition, but nothing as strong as the T8 Original Tropical. I've heard they combined the two T8 tubes spectrums i.e. mixed Freshwater and Original Tropical into the Plant-Pro. They're a good tube, but better mixed with a...

Laterite contains only iron. Deponit contains a whole host of nutrients. Laterite is cheaper. Deponit is more effective. Both need to be covered with gravel/sand. Tropica Plant Substrate is better still, and good value. http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...mp;filter_id=48

An English-translated Aqua Journal and the 2006 ADA catalogue.

There are others but you'll pay a lot more than £10.99. My advice would be to buy 2 and keep 2 old tubes running. Then when Aqua Essentials stocks some more, get them. This gives the plants less photoshock too.

Yes, the Zoo Med power ratings are lower for some reason. Don't worry though, the output in terms of light is still excellent.

Hey James, Where did you get your GE 9325K tube from? I thought they were US only.

Thanks for the info, icliao. pH swings through CO2 injection are commonly accepted as harmless to fish. But you can inject CO2 24/7 as long as you have good gaseous exchange through surface movement, providing sufficient O2 through the night. A solenoid would save you a lot of CO2 though...

Kudos. Can you share more details, please? Lighting, filtration, substrate, fertilisation, water changes, species etc...

I've never seen holes like that before. What fish do you have? From your sig they all look plant friendly.

I'm planning a 6x2x2'. I'd be interested in learning more about your filtration and water change schedule. I'm guessing all those big fish go through a lot of food...

Thanks everyone. Happy Birthday for tomorrow, John.

Excel is risky with vallis and egeria at normal dose. Some riccia and moss are knowm to affected too. Most other plants are fine - do better with it. You could try a siesta. Unstable CO2 is different to low CO2 though...

Enter it, Dave.

Well, addressing CO2 would be better... Especially if you are running EI. I'd probably try 9 hours 38w if you are getting algae issues. Changing more water and Flourish Excel will help too. But good CO2 is the long-term solution.

Thanks very much. I can definitely see more grey hairs... :/ I bought some Botia striata today, and an unidentified potted crypt. Exciting aren't I!? Got a cool T-shirt from the wife. Most of our funds are ploughing into the new house at the moment. God knows when I'll get to set the 6'...

Nice one James and Sam. Participation is disappointingly low, so far. I'm hoping they'll be some last minuters.

Well done for entering, anyway, James. I wish more folk would...

Outside the tank is normal. I keep mine near the regulator personally. Many like to place the ADA-style glass bubble counters on the side of the tank. Is it half filled with water?

What he said. I run CO2 24/7 with no issues but I have lots of surface agitation. I go through more CO2 but it's a trade off I'm happy with. CO2 is cheap enough. This thread explains the NO3 and PO4 issues well - http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=204993

Check out the pinned thread on CO2.

Arcadia FW are good. I also like Zoo Med Ultra Sun and Hagen Life-Glo.

Thanks. Which LFS?

Welcome to the algae-trouble-free world of low light...! I dose 2ml of Tropica+ liquid per day and change 1/3 (40 l.) water per week. The same would likely work for you.

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Silly question. Is the sim card in the camera, computer or phone?

Duckweed (Lemna minor) should be ok. It's hard to totally remove though so if you do use it you'll always have it. Not really a bad thing though.

Give it a try. Floating it will give you the best chance as it's near the light and gets CO2 from the air.

Welcome to TFF! Substrate is irrelevant if you stick to moss and ferns. Anubias would be a good choice too. CO2 isn't necessary with your lighting. Personally I'd go for Seachem Flourish Excel, but don't overdose. This supplies carbon in and is good value in a small tank. It's also known...

Just a quickie - what size wood is that? XL?

I'm jealous of your trip to SF. Was it Aqua Forest? Did you see George Lo? Did you get any photos of the shop? Look forward to updates on this tank too.

Thanks mate. Otos, schmotos! Only kidding. Great little fish but I'm keeping the Asian theme going (except the A. nana). I do get a few pest snails so I'm considering a group of Botia striata, or the more expensive Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki (dwarf chain loach). The shrimp are keeping any...

Cool. Please do enter.