pauldesfitz
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Set up Tank following all helpful advice from UKAps and everything seemed ok.. However , didnt research mty Lighting requirments as thoroughly as I should , and I think I started on Excessive Lights...i.e. Two new T5 Arcadia lights with Reflectos, and Also Two Older T8 bulbs . Lights are 30 inches long, Tank is approx 150 Ltrs.
My Plants have SHOT UP ..!! Fantastic to watch for a Newbee !!
However, You`ve guessed it ..... week 3 and Algae appearing on Vallisneria near surface, and I`ve noticed some of leaves on other plants are starting to loose their Shine, so to speak..
I`m dosig Dry Salts as per instructions, doing Water changes often and plentiful, CO2 seems ok,according to PH readings, and today brought my lights back to just the two T5`s , for approx 7 hours.
I want to try to Halt the onset of out of control Algae, possibly brought on by my lighting.
Am I correct to think that Lighting has contributed to my problem ?
To me, it seems that the lights are demanding more of everything than I can give , so if I cut back on it, it may be more balanced with what I am dosing.etc.
Am I to late to reverse situation ? I`m going to get some more Creatures to help... have some shrimp at moment (approx 10 Amano).
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Paul
My Plants have SHOT UP ..!! Fantastic to watch for a Newbee !!
However, You`ve guessed it ..... week 3 and Algae appearing on Vallisneria near surface, and I`ve noticed some of leaves on other plants are starting to loose their Shine, so to speak..
I`m dosig Dry Salts as per instructions, doing Water changes often and plentiful, CO2 seems ok,according to PH readings, and today brought my lights back to just the two T5`s , for approx 7 hours.
I want to try to Halt the onset of out of control Algae, possibly brought on by my lighting.
Am I correct to think that Lighting has contributed to my problem ?
To me, it seems that the lights are demanding more of everything than I can give , so if I cut back on it, it may be more balanced with what I am dosing.etc.
Am I to late to reverse situation ? I`m going to get some more Creatures to help... have some shrimp at moment (approx 10 Amano).
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Paul