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which Fluorescent light tubes
So who is using what and with what success.
Thanking you for any replies Dean (outback OZ) I'm using 4 x 36w Sylvania Growlux with good results over a std. 4 foot tank. Prices vary but I managed to get them for about A$17 each outside Sydney. (Now that I have found the source of my algae problems it 's full steam ahead.) K |
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"Triffid Farmer" wrote in message
... So who is using what and with what success. Thanking you for any replies Dean (outback OZ) I'm using 4 x 36w Sylvania Growlux with good results over a std. 4 foot tank. Prices vary but I managed to get them for about A$17 each outside Sydney. I seriously doubt that is your problem. Have you checked your co2? This is more than likely the source of your algal bloom. I too have cracked a light into the tank and never experienced any blooms or adverse effects, and that was on a 3 footer. Are you using DIY co2 or do you have a cylinder? Either or, add more diy bottles or crank up the pressurised container. also very important, keep your surface agitation down to a MINIMUM. Do your plants pearl during the day? If not I doubt you're getting enough co2 into the water column. IME, a hefty dose of phosphate will only perk things up a bit not cause algae blooms, this just seems to be another aquaria myth... -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** |
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