Tank 20 gals – long 30” x 12” x 12”
PH : 7.2
Co2 = 8
Ammonia: 0.0 mg/l
NitrIte: 0
NitrAte: .05
Hardness: (GH): 25 ppm
Akalinity (KH): 250 ppm
Filter: HOB Whisper Power Filter with BIO Bag and Bio Foam, Model 20
Co2 System
Light: SmartPac 65W (blue / white light)
1 Aerator
Substrate: Floral Base
Heater: Temp in tank 72-74 degrees
1 Rock Cave and 1 fake Driftwood, 1 lava rock
Fish:
8 neon tetras
1 male / 2 Female Black Phantom Tetras
2 male fancy Phantom Tetras
1 silver hatchet Tetra
3 UPD Catfish
2 Cory Cats
1 Bristlenose Cat
Artificial Plants: Various silk plants
Live Plants: 7 Java Plants, 1 Wisteria and 1 Banana Plant
I recently changed my substrate from gravel to Floral Base which had bacteria already in it. The reason I did this is because I was having trouble with my plants. After a week and a half, now my water is murky - hazy. I know the substrate is sandy - almost muddy, but I can't tell if it is caused by the substrate or by bacteria blooming? I tried to do a partial water change and it helped a little, but not much. I also changed my filter with no change.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of substrate? Any help would be appreciated.
PH : 7.2
Co2 = 8
Ammonia: 0.0 mg/l
NitrIte: 0
NitrAte: .05
Hardness: (GH): 25 ppm
Akalinity (KH): 250 ppm
Filter: HOB Whisper Power Filter with BIO Bag and Bio Foam, Model 20
Co2 System
Light: SmartPac 65W (blue / white light)
1 Aerator
Substrate: Floral Base
Heater: Temp in tank 72-74 degrees
1 Rock Cave and 1 fake Driftwood, 1 lava rock
Fish:
8 neon tetras
1 male / 2 Female Black Phantom Tetras
2 male fancy Phantom Tetras
1 silver hatchet Tetra
3 UPD Catfish
2 Cory Cats
1 Bristlenose Cat
Artificial Plants: Various silk plants
Live Plants: 7 Java Plants, 1 Wisteria and 1 Banana Plant
I recently changed my substrate from gravel to Floral Base which had bacteria already in it. The reason I did this is because I was having trouble with my plants. After a week and a half, now my water is murky - hazy. I know the substrate is sandy - almost muddy, but I can't tell if it is caused by the substrate or by bacteria blooming? I tried to do a partial water change and it helped a little, but not much. I also changed my filter with no change.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of substrate? Any help would be appreciated.
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