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Question?? Time to turn up the lighting?

Overall the plants are doing well – not the brilliant green we would like but they are “okay.” We feel that they could be a little better.

Dosing with pfertz - m, n, p, k – 10 pumps of each per day.

Currently running 160W T5 HO (2 x Geisman 80w @ 6,000k) – daily lighting schedule of 3 hrs on, 6 off, and 6 on.

pH: 6.4
kH: 2.5
Co2: 30ppm
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: 0

Have the ability to turn on 240W or 400W total – tank has been up 5 weeks – still a bit reluctant to run any more light as the algae is pretty much controlled and would like to get the plants better established (?) before adding more light.

More lighting = more ferts - correct?

Co2 at 30ppm should support additional lighting - correct?

Thanks!
 
Great barbs! Looking good!
 
Progressing nicely ........:)
 
Well I too just went thought the whole thread. First your dedication to research needs to applauded. Second gorgeous home build on the stand and hood. Really professional quality. I wish my husband was as understanding about my passion for the hobby, as your wife seems to be. The driftwood pieces in your tank must have been pretty pricey. I know driftwood is very expensive where I live. Your choice of lighting, co2, substrata, and fertilizers has really paid off. The choice of plants and positioning is fantastic. As far as fish I think I read the first fish were a couple dozen danios, then there must have been an addition of an unknown number of rummy nosed tetra ( I confess I may have dosed off somewhere in the middle), 10 red line Tetra, and 5 German Blue Rams. I love the selection so far. Rams like to have caves too, so you might want to add a few small ones to make them more comfortable. I have 3 in a 29 gallon that is well planted and has a cave. They are the boldest and least shy fish I have ever kept. I am sure they will get more inquisitive soon. I also think you will find these fish will quickly become your center piece fish. Are you planning on any kind of algae eater/ bottom feeder? This thread was a joy to watch, and i look forward to further updates.
 
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What has it been, 2 weeks since I last logged on to do anything other than check PM's or unread messages?

Loving the barb addition Coy. Are they showing any signs of nippiness?

Really confused by the nitrate testing of zero. I am 100% sure your tank is cycled by now... plants soaking it all up? Hard question to answer but if true, would consider leaving lighting where it is (for now) and increasing fert dosage for N in particular.

I'm going to try to check in more regularly but it's getting tough... work is rolling and my free time does this....
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