Ditch the RO/DI idea. Plants don't care. They prefer harder water in
99% of the species and even those 2-3 plants will grow in harder water.

UFG's can and do work but they are not needed and plants will do fine
without them. I'd remove it and add Flourite with a little ground
peat(about 1 handful, per sq ft)
Focus on the plant's needs, light, CO2 and nutrients.

Good plant growth and lots of plant biomass = poor algae growth.

So add lots of weeds from day one.
I mean pack the tank!

Next, are you going to add CO2, or Excel?

And how big is the tank and what is the GH and KH of your tap water?

Regards,
Tom Barr

3rd annual Plant Fest July 8-14th 2005!
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