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  1. Ben_K

    Low light level increase;LEDs vs. T5 luminaires (inc. Hagen

    Hello chaps, My 220l (55 gal)is in need of some upgrading. I always knew it would be slow progress to get to a decent planted state, but after a few rounds of dying off plants, I believe that I really just haver too little light right now. Unfortunately, I bought my current lighting kit before...
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    Amazon swords - a few problems

    Hello all, After finally getting into a routine with the nutrients and thinking that my plants were looking good, they have finally turned and are starting to look a bit tatty. There are various symptoms, like leaves going clear, yellow patches, deformities like rolling up etc. Rather than list...
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    Gibbiceps - White area on front 'lip'

    Hello all, My lovely Gibby seems to have developed a pale area just under his snout. At first, I wondered if it was the constant dragging on gravel and rubbing against things wearing his skin a little. I was looking closer the last 2 days and the areas aren't just flat but are a bit 'nobbly'...
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    Aeration - Does it affect nutrient levels?

    Hello all, Ive started aerating the tank a bit as some of my fish are unwell and they all seem much happier with some air bubbles drifting around. I was wondering does this have any effect on the water conditions? Will it affect my dosing amounts? Im wondering whether it will affect the Carbon...
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    Vallis problem - browning from tips.

    Hello all, My Vallis' seem to be having a problem. Over the last 2 days some of them have started browning from the ends of the leaves. The ones that have are between 50-90% browned. Not all of them have it and the ones in the most light seem to be ok. I know they have high light requirements...
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    Ben_K 55Gal tropical

    Hello everyone! Ive been fortunate enough to come across this handy website so Ive registered up and it sure looks like a valuble reference! Ive been active on 'plantgeek.net' for a while now and thought Id bring my Journal over! So, here's the story so far... --------------- I picked up the...
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