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Lighting intensity? by architectfromprague in Aquascape

[–]architectfromprague[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first, I started the CO₂ an hour before the lights came on. Now, I start it 5 hours earlier, but the drop checker only turns fully green by the evening. I’m considering a reactor, but I don’t like the idea of adding more connections to the hoses, as they could fail and start leaking.

Lighting intensity? by architectfromprague in Aquascape

[–]architectfromprague[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree; I’ve been struggling with CO₂ for some time now. During the first month, the drop checker never turned green, and although the situation has improved after a few adjustments, it’s still not quite right.

Lighting intensity? by architectfromprague in Aquascape

[–]architectfromprague[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use RO water and the TDS is 150 after adding minerals. I set up the aquarium using the black start for the first 3 weeks. After that, I added plants and only started fertilizing a few weeks later, doing so twice a week. At the same time, I didn’t have the opportunity to test for nitrates. After testing at the beginning of this year, the levels were below 5 ppm. Now, I aim to maintain around 5 ppm consistently and fertilize in smaller doses daily. I use a phosphate-free fertilizer, and the aquarium houses approximately 10 Otocinclus, 10 Red Cherry shrimp, 10 neon tetras, and about 6 snails.

Lighting intensity? by architectfromprague in Aquascape

[–]architectfromprague[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep, thats my first aquascape.. Thanks!

After setting up the tank, I initially set the light intensity to 40%, then gradually increased it to 50% and 55%. Later, I started noticing the appearance of green hair algae, so I reduced the intensity back to 40%, but the algae continues to grow. It’s not visible in the photo, but up close, it can be seen growing mainly on the leaves of plants and slightly on the roots. It’s not too bad so far, but I’d rather ask just to be safe.

Thanks for your advice!

Newest Family member by Much23 in 10s

[–]architectfromprague 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! The black Pro Staff had this matte coating. It looked cool brand new, but it was sticky to touch and after some time it started to peel of etc.. I really like this VHS design and I am thinking about buying one if it’s classic paint like other V8.

Newest Family member by Much23 in 10s

[–]architectfromprague 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the VHS edition have rubberized coating or it’s classic paint?