kschyff
Member
Hi everyone,
I would like to request some help wrt a plant issue I am facing in a 60cm shallow tank. I have attached pics, which unfortunately make the plants look greener, when in fact they are very bleached and washed out. I use a canister filter with a spin lily pipe (Fluval 307) with Seachem matrix inside as well as purigen. I am using AS with the power sand as a base. Currently dosing APT completed using AquaEL lights with a total power output of 20w (1320 lumen together as there are two 10w lights). They are about 26cm from substrate level. Now I have to add that I did use other lights to see if it was light problem (I am new to this hobby) - these lights emitted 3000 lumen. The lights did not make a difference that I can see. Of course because of the unhealthy nature of the plants I have algae as expected. I have one issue that I am hoping is the issue as I should be able to rectify it with a skimmer. Currently the surface of the water gets covered in a film very quickly which I assume blocks oxygen exchange. I also have to mention that it is CO2 injected setup and drop checker is lime green when lights come on (they are on for 8 hours).
Any ideas? I can send more info or pictures if required.
Karl
I would like to request some help wrt a plant issue I am facing in a 60cm shallow tank. I have attached pics, which unfortunately make the plants look greener, when in fact they are very bleached and washed out. I use a canister filter with a spin lily pipe (Fluval 307) with Seachem matrix inside as well as purigen. I am using AS with the power sand as a base. Currently dosing APT completed using AquaEL lights with a total power output of 20w (1320 lumen together as there are two 10w lights). They are about 26cm from substrate level. Now I have to add that I did use other lights to see if it was light problem (I am new to this hobby) - these lights emitted 3000 lumen. The lights did not make a difference that I can see. Of course because of the unhealthy nature of the plants I have algae as expected. I have one issue that I am hoping is the issue as I should be able to rectify it with a skimmer. Currently the surface of the water gets covered in a film very quickly which I assume blocks oxygen exchange. I also have to mention that it is CO2 injected setup and drop checker is lime green when lights come on (they are on for 8 hours).
Any ideas? I can send more info or pictures if required.
Karl