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Hi all, No ideas on this one then? I have had some feedback suggesting a dodgy solenoid, have people had similar symptoms with when using a dodgy solenoid? Cheers Chris

Hi, Any update on this one? I am having the same issue. Reg-Solenoid-NV-NRV-BC-NRV-Up Atomizer. Output pressure at 3 Bar, which is Stable, slight drop when switched on but thats all. Bubble count resets each day to a low value, adjust the needle valve up again and it increases, but next day...

Hi Ceg, Thanks for that, very informative images as well, it is clear that i need to reduce my PAR, and that the results achieved by others at 3WPG, likely had a significant difference in PAR to myself, that was the point I missed and thanks for setting me straight. Just a comment, it is...

Hi, Thanks to you both for the response. It makes more sense now due to the clarification that the height has a massive impact and that the WPG is only a guideline. Basically my actual PAR is much higher than the WPG calculation would suggest, due to the shallowness of my tank. I am a little...

Hey Hoggie, Thought of that, but it only affects the older leaves (lower down on the stem) and even the HC,so unlikely to be that. Good idea though. I am going to persist with the increased ferts for a few weeks and see what happens, after that I will look at the C02 rate, and as mentioned...

Hoggie, Yes I get what you are saying, reduce the light which decreases the demand. However It is not impossible to have a healthy tank with this level of light, it shouldnt really be too difficult if you can meet the demands...the question becomes what demand is not being met? Nutrients or...

All, Found the link to the article with similar symptoms... http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=15727 Although, for me it gets worse and leads to BBA...Is it really Diatoms?! Chris

Natch cant keep up, (note to self, shorter posts required). It is quite serious, because I am unable to maintain a lush tank, and I end up with stem plants with no leaves except a couple of young ones at the top, it is constanlty in a state of algae or repair, so I cannot enjoy the tank. And...

Hi Hoggie, As you suggested I have checked the calculations with Fluid Sensor, I have compared this dosing to mine and it matches closely if I dosed at standard EI. I am Currently at EI x 2 (ish): Dissolved in 500ml water, dosing 40ml 3 x a week for macro 6.5 tsp Kn03 = 15ppm /nitrate added...

Hi Hoggie, 50% water change, weekly, up until the last 2 weeks, where I have been changing as frequently as possible (every other day as a minimum, and at least 30-40%), also constant pruning to remove affected leaves, such that I now have a very sorry set of plants, with lovely new leaves, and...

Hi Ady, Yes I understand what you are saying, reducing the light would reduce the demand for C02, and nutrients etc. However the problem existed before I changed the lighting from 78W to 108W to reach areas of the tank. (I am aware of this not being the best idea for the algae issue, hence...

Hi all, I have been having a long standing problem with brown edges/BBA on only OLD leaves in my tank. I have read a huge number of posts regarding the subject, but still cant seem to get to the root of the problem. Tank Specs: 1) 128L tank (capacity without substrate etc) 2) 2 x 54W arcadia...

Hey Everyone, Thanks for the replies,. In answer to your questions... Tank size 128L Lighting period: 6 Hrs Lighting: 3.1WPG Flow: Just over 10x, spray bar configuration, Removed power heads, as read that in areas of very high flow can cause BBA ( which was the case) Dosing: 1.5 x EI, based...

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Hi all, I had a query regarding requirements for c02 levels... I have read various posts regarding fluctuating c02 and it causing algae. My question is regarding what do we mean by fluctuating? Some say keep it stable throughout the lighting period, some say, as long as it is ok at the start...

hi, I also heard that Duck erm, 'waste' is supposed to be even better. Chris

Yes, understood. Just want to get a stable input, and a baseline level. so I can see the effects, I would expect to make changes over time. Part of the reason for asking is I have recently been experiencing film on the water surface, (trapping the Co2) and after reading the various advice, and...

Clear and concise, thanks Ceg. I am assuming from the lack of comments on the original question that my dosing regime is suitable? Cheers, Chris

Thanks for the reply Hoggie, So, unless someone tells me I mucked up the math, I will go ahead with the above when making the solution (next week). Coolio. Thanks again. Chris

Thanks Hoggie, I have tried it, but the calculator splits into 3 doses per week, and I want to dose daily (little and often), so had to recalculate...I have multiplied it all back up again, and the quantites are close. So reasonably sure, just wanted to know I had done the math properly. Would...

Hi All, Just started dosing EI, and wanted a little help confirming that my calculations are correct. Tank 128L PH 6.8 GH 8-10 78W T5HO Pressurised C02 FE method., drop checker lime green at bottom corner. All other water conditions ok Where in need to check is my conversion from 3 x a...

I did state that i was planning to only use one of the bulbs. Giving 2 wpg. I had assumed that was classed as medium high lighting. I was was hoping to get 2 39 w as also suggested above but With one only on for a few hours.

Hi All, I am looking into purchasing the arcadia AM554F for my 120L tank (115 x 34 x 31), which comes with 2 T5 54W. This gives me 4WPG, which I know is pretty high, (I will be using pressurised Co2, so maybe not an issue if i fert correctly? however if I only use 1 of the bulbs, Im thinking...

Hey, Thanks for the feedback. been doing some thinking about the specs etc...cant seem to stop myself, taking over my life! :oops: what Ive come up with... Flow: With the length of the tank in proportion to its depth etc, i am thinking of maybe dropping the filter spec a little and using...

Hi All, Have just joined UKAPS after having read numerous articles and Journals. Website is great, and very helpful to a newb such as myself. My girlfriend has an Aquastart 320 (now filling up with plants1), and a larger empty tank, she has managed to get me hooked on tropical Aquariums! :D...