REDSTEVEO
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So after a mega strip down and clean, everything is now back up and running. This time around I've gone with JBL Volcanic as the base substrate and topped it with JBL Plant Soil.
Filters starting from scratch with new filter media. Finished planting yesterday. To minimise the effects of the ammonia spike I'm doing 50% water changes every three days for the next two to three weeks, as per the instructions on the JBL bags.
My question is when to switch on the lights and start pumping the CO2 in? I thought if I am changing so much water over the next few weeks is it pointless to waste the CO2.
Lights maybe for 2 to 3 hours, low level LED setting?
Dreading the expected 'New Tank Syndrome' and associated algae issues but been there before.
Any suggestions appreciated. Photos to follow.
Filters starting from scratch with new filter media. Finished planting yesterday. To minimise the effects of the ammonia spike I'm doing 50% water changes every three days for the next two to three weeks, as per the instructions on the JBL bags.
My question is when to switch on the lights and start pumping the CO2 in? I thought if I am changing so much water over the next few weeks is it pointless to waste the CO2.
Lights maybe for 2 to 3 hours, low level LED setting?
Dreading the expected 'New Tank Syndrome' and associated algae issues but been there before.
Any suggestions appreciated. Photos to follow.