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10am-2pm (break) 6pm-9pm I don't remember where I got the calc from but I can link it for a bit: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23280519/Aquarium%20Light%20Calculator%201%20%28Autosaved%29.xls

Hi, Two questions I'm hoping someone can help with. 1. With a 6 gallon tank, fairly high tech, how would one go about calculating how the lights should be on to help prevent algae growth? Attached is an approximation of my lighting values: 2. It's seemingly impossible to maintain a...

After additional research I believe my hose is the problem. I'll replace the hose and post an update. Souce: http://www.aquariumlife.com.au/showthread.php/18858-Co2-tube-blew-off-Up-aqua-atomiser-blocked and http://myplantedtank.wordpress.com/2013/05/27/up-aqua-inline-co2-atomizer/

Hi All - I have two questions regarding my CO2 setup for a planted aquarium. I hope this post is in the correct place. Recently I purchased the following items: Eheim 2213 Canister Aquatek Nano Regulator Up Atomizer Mr Aqua Glass Bubble Counter Some platic check valve. First Question: I...

Big ammonia drop today. Nitrites and Nitrates are up. Ammonia = 0ppm Nitrite = 5ppm Nitrate = 40ppm Performed a pwc (20%) using tap water (dechlorinated) and 4 tiny drops of pure 10% ammonia for a 6 gallon tank. I'll check the water in an hour to see where that puts my ammonia level. Think...

Good to know on the tap water vs RO. Performed a pwc yesterday (40%) using tap water (de-chlorinated) realizing it can slow the cycle process down. Test both tank and tap water (no filter/no additive) today (day 8) using API Master Kit and Tetra Eazy Strips, below are the numbers: tank...

I don't need to use RO, just thought it was safer than my tap water. Should I do a pwc with tap water or buy the missing minerals per the previous suggestion?

Hi - I just wanted to say hi to the forum community. I'm no stranger to aquariums, but I can honestly say I've never done it well. After a 10+ year hiatus, having a 10 gallon salt water tank, I've decided to try aquascaping. It is my intent, being a little older, to do it right this time...

Great question. I used RO because I thought it was cleaner and safer than using tap water. Also, the fish store told me I could put fish in right away using the RO water, which I know now is clearly false. (My poor betta :( ) After one night of using the heater I didn't see much change in...

Thanks again for all your comments - I'll keep monitoring and hopefully see a drop in ammonia shortly. /relief You guys rule. :thumb:

Final numbers: (double checking the correct name per value haha!) PH 6.6/6.8 Ammonia 4.0 ppm Nitrite 2.0 ppm Nitrate 40 ppm

OS - Thanks for the quick response - it's nice to get some sort of feedback when feeling lost. To clarify two things. 1. I haven't purchased or used raw ammonia - only Nutrafin -Cycle. 2. Nitrates, for me, are hard to read using the API water kit. The difference between 10-20 is next to...

Hi - I purchased a 6 gallon tank with aquascaping in mind and I'm on day 7 of the cycle. Keep in mind I don't have access to any media from another tank so this is a fresh start. Here's what I have so far: Fluval 6 gallon with light modification Water Plant activated soil Using RO Water...