Ryan's Updated 54G Corner Tank

[DanTheGuppyMan]

There is a link in my sig with the PAR data for a lot of LED lights, they are in there somewhere lol

 

[MyanRan]

Looks like each one would be around 40 PAR. Does that mean two would be 80?

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Honestly I am unsure, I guess it would mean each strip would be 40 PAR all the way to the bottom, so that would make it 40 PAR in 2 spots? or 80? I am not sure!

 

[MyanRan]

If it's 80 I'm definitely switching, but I'm at roughly 40 right now.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Yeah, I can see what other light fixtures would work.... let me go check

 

[MyanRan]

Current USA responded to me saying they don't have their own PAR data for my tank. They also won't ship them to Canada. I don't think it would have been the best option either because of the price. I'm still looking for other lighting suggestions under $250 though. On the positive side, my GLA fert bottles are gonna be here on Tuesday! Time to get ready for PPS - Pro!

 

[MyanRan]

I just came across something today, relating to my Jungle Val. I was wondering, because they are "melting" or whatever it is, sometimes, that this might increase nitrate levels faster. Does this make sense?

 

[MyanRan]

So I actually have 19 days to return the current fixture! I was looking at the 4 bulb Odyssea fixture from aquatraders. Not the high tech one but just the standard series light. So cheap! If I bought this, I have no idea of what the PAR would be... Any ideas?

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Which light are you talking about? Can you link it?

 

[MyanRan]

http://www.aquatraders.com/24-inch-4x24W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52303.htm

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

I think I would go with this one instead. The one you have seems to be more geared for reef capabilities, this other one is for planted tanks.

 

[MyanRan]

Right, can't believe I missed that. I eard that Odyssea aren't very good quality, but I assume that with 4 bulbs it will be much higher intensity? It still has reflectors in it so that's good. Just not nearly as good as the GLO, but way cheaper.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Agreed, a 4 bulb should be more than enough light to do what you want on this tank and with reflectors it should give you great lighting. I might even get one of these and document the differences from my GLO fixture and this fixture, with only 2 bulbs in of course.

 

[MyanRan]

Well, tomorrow my GLA Dosing bottles are coming! Then on Wednesday the ferts come! I'm pretty sure I'm going to be purchasing that Odyssea 4 x T5 HO Fixture. It's $100 cheaper than my current fixture, and will hopefully be much higher PAR. I had no idea that my current fixture was only 40 PAR, maybe less.
My only question now is: Do I have to use distilled water in my fert mixtures, and glute? My dad claims tap water from here would be fine. BUT I always trust you guys first BTW my tap water is 0,0,5 8.5 pH.

 

[_skyla_]

Let's see if these ones turn out nicer:

What's the plant in the back left corner? I think i have the same but don't know what it is

 

[MyanRan]

The plant in the back corner is Bacopa Carolineana and the plant to the left that is somewhat yellowish is Rotala Indica.

 

[MyanRan]

Update

Got the GLA Fertilizer Dispensers! Fertilizer coming tomorrow. Anybody have a response to the importance of using Distilled Water in my Fertilizer mixtures? I bought a fourth dispenser to pour some of my glute mixture into. Will this work? I know light breaks down the glute, but if I store it under my tank it should be ok, shouldn't it?

 

[MyanRan]

Alright, fertilizer came in today. I'm mixing up the solutions tonight, will start the dosing tomorrow before lights on. I'm using tap water btw. Unless anyone stops me.

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

I wouldn't use tap water. IF your tap doesn't have a lot of "gunk" in it, you may be able to use it. I would go distiller just in case. By gunk I mean dissolved solids...I have read people using it but they have teste the tap with TDS meters, etc. so I would just go get a $2 jug of distilled...IMO. Also, you need to let the solutions sit for 24 hours before using them, so dosing tomorrow morning isn't the best option.

 

[MyanRan]

Thanks for the response. I might not start for a week or so, I'm heading out on a trip in a few days, probably better to start when I get back.