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Cheers guys, I will give the excel a try. Will try to update with photos later.

Hi all, I am planning on a re-scape and want to re-use a couple of large redmoor pieces. However, they have some black beard algae on the upper portions and I was planning on giving them a good clean. I would appreciate any tips from anybody who has experience cleaning redmoor. Is there any...

Hi, tap water does not cause algae. Algae problems can occur for many reasons. Some reasons are too much light, poor ferts regime poor circulation, poor maintenance poor co2 circulation/amount/injection method etc etc., In short, there are many things that may cause algae but using tap water is...

Hi, I attempted a DSM with Monte Carlo in ADA Amazonia and the soil burnt the monte carlo. I believe it is because of the large amount of ammonia leached into the plants when the soil becomes moist. There are others on here who have achieved success with the DSM and Amazonia but they are more...

Hi, I run 2 over my 100x45x45 at 65%. 8 hours with 15 minute ramps. Lovely carpet of monte carlo and no algae problems. About 25cm from surface.

From the first photo, your substrate looks very shallow. Those swords can have hugh roots. The plants may be suffering as the roots cannot grow as normal! You don't mention your ferts dosing regime. This may be something to consider.

This hobby of ours has got me through some tough times in my life and I know the aquascaping hobby would not be what it is without this very gifteed man. He will remain an inspiration to many for a long time to come. Rest in Peace Mr Amano.

Hi Mark, I know how you feel. I've just set up a five foot tank as my first planted tank. You will learn as you go. You might want to consider the substrate as gravel only may limit your choice of plants. The circulation of the co2 is very important and it really needs to get all around the...