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Thanks mate! Im quite new to keeping plants in a big way, iv got my flow, lighting and co2 all sorted, so i think im gonna have to start dosing properly now other wise i will continue getting algae problems as you know. Thanks for the help Darren.

ok Thanks for the reply. Well I dont think its my flow, i have 2 Koralia 1's and an ehiem filter in a 240ltr tank, so im roughly turning over 3,600ltrs and hour, Its not my filter maintenace because i regulaly check my filter and change my filter wool. So it must be the NO3, when you say...

Can someone please ID this algae and explain the reasons for it growing? lack of nutrients, co2, over feeding, etc. Thank you Darren.

Any help here will be appreciated, just make double sure,in the link below is a solenoid which can be used(with a plug adapter)in this country. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Nachtabschalt ... m153.l1262 And it will fit this reg below. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CO2-Doppelmanomet ... m153.l1262 has...

Thanks for the advice john, I already have the uv unit, i used to use it on a malawi tank i had which was quite highly stocked, so iv just always used it since, but i guess it will slow down my flow rate from the external filter, so i might disconnect it. whats the best way to check for Co2...

oh right, ok. thanks for that. Would a uv sterilizer effect nutriants in the water? Thanks Darren

Hello Is the dosing calculator still on file factory? i cant seem to download it. cheers Darren

Hello. When you first get into planted aquariums you assume that if you buy a Liquid plant fertilizer it should be enough for your plants, After reading the "Estimative Index" it mentions Nitrate, Potassium, phosphate, magnesium and iron. When i looked to see what Plant nutrition+ contains...

Tahnks for that, Its a long artical! cant wait to read it in full. cheers Darren

cheers for the help guys.

What does the "EI method" of dosing mean? cheers Darren p.s. I think someone should right a list of all the termonology and what it means and pin it somewhere, it would make things a lot easier for all us who are to this. cheers again.

I thought it was that, im glad its a good sign because my plants are starting to do it, should it happen all day or just towards the end?

what does this word mean? Iv seen it used in relation to aquatic plants on quite a few threads, and just wondered what it meant Cheers Darren

Thanks for the help so far, Come to think of it, the algae has increased since i added 2 spray bars to my filter outlet which has decreased the flow around my tank, im gonna switch it back to 1 spray bar. Iv never heard of koralias before but i see people rave about them, im guessing they are...

I was thinking this to, but one concern is that i will be keeping discus and i didnt want a strong current.