doylecolmdoyle
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Light levels and photo period seem good to me, nothing to excessive, hopefully the increased flow helps, as usual just keep on top of water changes!
What livestock?
What's your water change schedule?
Rather than increasing CO2, you can try CO2 24/7 - drop level outside the photoperiod but have some CO2 running - this should keep CO2 available at all times for plants, unless room is very dark, plants will likely be photosynthesizing outside the actual photoperiod - how much depends on ambient light level
This should allow you to add livestock on schedule if that's your preference
Enjoying this journal,
Magic words - just move a shrimp horde over to tidy up the algaemy shrimp tank.
Looking good, you must be glad it settling down. I have a Chihiros led also, I'm currently on level 4 and don't foresee going higher as the plants grow really well. Nice healthy growth but not crazy fast suits me.