Fugeray led and mid light plants

[HandSomeDevil13]

I recently bought a fugeray led for my 5 gallon tank, I was curious to know if this would be enough light to grow mid light plants like Monte Carlo?




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[dcutl002]

I had a 10 gallon Betta tank with a Planted plus growing Dwarf Hair Grass without issue. I see no reason why a Fugeray would not grow Micranthemum in a small tank such as a 5 gallon. You may want to dose either Excel or Metricide 14 for plant growth.

 

[HandSomeDevil13]

Were you adding liquid co2 to your 10 gallon tank? Or did you have a co2 system?




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[Brookster123]

You will need co2 with a planted plus on a 5 gal. Full ferts too.

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[HandSomeDevil13]

You will need co2 with a planted plus on a 5 gal. Full ferts too.

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I'm dosing flourish, root tabs for the Val's and a bit of excel. I'm working on a DIY co2 system.


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[dcutl002]

Were you adding liquid co2 to your 10 gallon tank? Or did you have a co2 system?




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I used CO2 for that tank. Maybe 1 bubble per 2-3 seconds.

 

[HandSomeDevil13]

I used CO2 for that tank. Maybe 1 bubble per 2-3 seconds.

Do you think 1 bubble per second would be to much for a 5 gallon?
I would love to see your tank by the way


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[dcutl002]

It depends on your water. Get a drop checker or a pH controller. Wit a drop checker, try to get the bulb green and use 4dkh solution. A pH controller will adjust automatically.


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[dcutl002]

Do you think 1 bubble per second would be to much for a 5 gallon?
I would love to see your tank by the way


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Ok. I just rescaped my 10 gallon because my DHG was infested with Bladderwort. I am starting over with a big hunk of driftwood.



Some surviving DHG:



Plants pearling




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[HandSomeDevil13]

Ok. I just rescaped my 10 gallon because my DHG was infested with Bladderwort. I am starting over with a big hunk of driftwood.

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Some surviving DHG:

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Plants pearling

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I am a huge fan of your tank. I really do like the driftwood. What kind of substrate are you using?
Yea I'll probably end up investing in a drop checker, I don't want to end up killing my fish by mistake.


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[dcutl002]

The substrate is SeaChem Flourite. With a drop checker just remember to adjust CO2 gradually. It took me a week or two to get my drop checker green.


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[HandSomeDevil13]

This might be a dumb question to ask but once you shut off your co2 does the liquid in the drop checker stay green? Or will it be transparent?


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[Fresh2o]

This might be a dumb question to ask but once you shut off your co2 does the liquid in the drop checker stay green? Or will it be transparent?


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It will slowly change back to blue or blue-green. I think when it becomes transparent it's time to change the solution.


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[dcutl002]

https://vimeo.com/166430167
Crypts giving up some oxygen.


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