Hi everyone
Just became a member so be gentle with me.
I am a little confused and was wondering if anyone could offer some advice
I've recently upgraded to a 6ft fish tank. 6ft long 34" deep. I Bought the tank then a unit and finally made the top. I originally made a lid to attach 4 t5 54w. 46" long. But to be honest I wasn't happy with the brightness of the tank. I managed to get two aqua medic ocean lights 150w each. I got rid of the lid and have put the lights over the top. The tank looks amazing shimmering water effect looks like sun rays coming through the water. I have heavily planted and also pressurised co2. But after about 1 week I have noticed some of the plants going brown as if too much light . I know I have a lot more to learn especially dry ferts. That's my next learning goal. At present just dozing with a bottle liquid mix
Do you think I am using too much light or would these metal halides be alright. Also what is causing some plants to go brown
Any advice would be great. Will try to get a pic soon
Just became a member so be gentle with me.
I am a little confused and was wondering if anyone could offer some advice
I've recently upgraded to a 6ft fish tank. 6ft long 34" deep. I Bought the tank then a unit and finally made the top. I originally made a lid to attach 4 t5 54w. 46" long. But to be honest I wasn't happy with the brightness of the tank. I managed to get two aqua medic ocean lights 150w each. I got rid of the lid and have put the lights over the top. The tank looks amazing shimmering water effect looks like sun rays coming through the water. I have heavily planted and also pressurised co2. But after about 1 week I have noticed some of the plants going brown as if too much light . I know I have a lot more to learn especially dry ferts. That's my next learning goal. At present just dozing with a bottle liquid mix
Do you think I am using too much light or would these metal halides be alright. Also what is causing some plants to go brown
Any advice would be great. Will try to get a pic soon