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Hello guys, It been disappointing since i do not see any growth of the eleocharis parvula plants for almost 3 months! I dont understand whats affecting the growth or what i am doing wrong! Is it the lights-should i use both T8s? I will post a pic as well! Please advise!! Here are my...

Hello people, Here is a recent picture of my tank: http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u585/maristo1/7CE7AACD-5350-4BB4-824D-4072CC9F6515-12307-00000497E71F09BC.jpg I have been doing recent water changes in order to get rid of that kind of algae previously posted. Also have done more...

Well after some research on the forumn i have trimmed the hair grass and done more than 50% water change. i will follow this for 4 days and see how it goes! for fertilisation i tend to overdose - is that an issue? the fish currently are: 3 black tetras 5 ottos 1 cherry shrimp

previously i was using excel from seachem for liquid carbon

Hi people, I have placed a heater in the tank and its set at 25C. There seems to be a problem though, some kind of algae, dont know! All the variables are the same except for the heater and im using liquid carbon from brightwell aquatics (in addition to pressurised co2). Heres some pics...

Hello, i want your advice on the ideal temperature for the planted tank! currently its around 21c without a heater. should i install one and set it around 25c? Whats the best for plant growth?

hello again, I have a question with regards to water temperature. Currently I am not using a heater and the tank temp. is around 21C. Should I install a heater and set the temperature around 25-27C? Will it help my plant growth rate? Thanks

I use the Easy Aqua Twin Guage Regulator/Solenoid from AquaEssential and I thought that a range of 2-4 bar would be ok, thats why I used the 3 bar - opted for the middle. Any ideas on the issue with the variances in the pressure gauge? Also do you know how long would a 3Kg Co2 bottle would last...

Hello ceg4048, Thanks for the advice at all times!:-) I have installed the co2 again and everything seems to work ok. However the pressure gauge set at 3 bar is constantly moving from 2.8-3.2 bar, this did not happen before. Is there an issue here? Thanks

Hello people, I am experiencing a problem with my CO2 regulator - readings suddenly fell to zero and Im currently trying to resolve this. So I have no CO2 and to resolve it may take up to 3-4 days. Currently adding liquid CO2. In the meantime I would appreciate any advice on: 1. Lights -...

hey guys! As promised this is a link of the aquarium on Day 1. http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u58 ... umDay1.jpg I would appreciate any comments or tips for the previous post. Thanks

Thanks for the replies, The tank has been planted with eleocharis parvula mainly and in the background some eleocharis accicularis as from yesterday. I will try and post some pics during the day. I also removed the rainbow fish and glass catfish - now in tank 5 Black Widow Tetras, 3 Ottos...

Thnx ceg you ve been very helpful! I must say though that on the filter cleaning and carbon so far ive heard very different opinions! For me i would go for cleaner and use carbon since the result is immediate on the tank water! Any other tips on planting/maintaining the hairgrass? I should be...