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I'm using a Kamoer 3 channel doser: Kamoer 3 Channel Aquarium Dosing Pump KSP-F03A I don't have CO2 (yet at least), so I can say this is so far without a doubt the best investement I've made. It is very accurate and fully programmable to just about any schedule you want. I use one channel...

I love my Fluvals. I bought two 305's new in box, off Ebay about 14 months ago for $85 each. They have ran flawlessly and are still very quiet.

Metricide 14 is 2.6 %

I too am a high Glut user. I dose 30 ml undiluted Metricide 14 daily in my 50g heavily planted along with daily EI dosing. It runs on a split photo period of 4 hrs each with a 3 hr break inbetween. Half the glut get dosed just before the first period and the other half before the second...

It's a fairly big decision because once it's in there and established it would ofcourse be an ordeal to change out for something else. I decided a long time on substrate trying to research the pros and cons of each type. Went back and forth between ecocomplete and pool filter sand. Finally...

I'm a big Metricide fan myself, currently dose around 25ml undiluted per day so always looking for a deal. One gallon lasts me a around 5 months. I to have seen the Ebay deal, is this the one? It's listed for $21 shipped. If it's the same stuff and has no surfactant I'm all for it...

I've found that plants and fish can take quite a large amount of glut with no ill effects. Been dosing 28 ml per day of undiluted Metricide 14 in my 50gal tank for a number of months now. Tank is 9 months old and heavily planted with about 42 small fish, mainly neons and rasboras. It gets...

If you intend to dose the PPS-PRO method, get the Estimative Index pack from Greenleaf for $15. This one does not include the Magnesium Sulfate which I believe most do not need unless your tap water is soft.

I'm by no means an expert. This is my first planted tank and first aquarium larger than 10 gal. I've slowly added plants too, as well as doing research on which ones I buy, but now I'm kind of experimenting with all plants. I think one can even grow higher light plants with success on a med...

My setup is very similar to yours, a 50g with two T5HOs, EcoComplete. My light fixture is similar to the Coralife in that it is a cheapy model with poor reflectors. I did uprgrade to two Fulham ballasts however. I consider it medium light borderline high, so if you plan on an eventual high plant...

I've been using Metricide 14 for almost six months now on my 50g tank. Used to dilute it but now I just add it straight, much easier. I couldn't be happier with the results and have no desire for CO2 at the moment. I add about 25ml undiluted (2.6% Glut) a day over two doses to coincide with...

Here's a good read on everything you wanted to know about UV sterilizers: Aquarium & Pond UV Sterilization | How to use UV-C Sterilizer Information I use the Coralife 9w Turbo Twist on my 50g planted tank. I only installed it because I had it from a previous smaller tank. It will work...

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Still a little undecided on substrate. Initially plans were pool filter sand as they say it's slightly heavier than play sand. My tank is not glass however so have to be careful there? I suppose the canister filters would be fine too I long as I turn them off during water changes/cleaning...

Thanks, I was going to plan on the 6500k bulbs. Would like to use sand for substrate but it doesn't appear the best suitable type for the majority of plants. I'm not a fan of black, but it seems the Eco-Complete would be a best all around substrate. My pH never gets below about 7.5, don't...