We set up a new 65 gal. planted tank in January. We have a trouble free 75 gal. tank that we harvest enough plants from to use in the new tank and give away. It is a fully stocked community tank with a 4' shop light. For the new tank I started with a 4-5" layer of ecco complete, a large cannister filter and a 4' shop light which hung over both ends of the tank. The tank prospered and we had to give away a lot of plants. I saved for a good light and in May installed an AH Supply 96 watt PC fixture. Within days I had an algae bloom. I have varied the hours that the light is on and can not get rid of the algae. It is a thick heavy dark green blanked that can be picked up with your fingers. It clogs the filter inlet in 24 hours and coats the plants. We have replanted 3 times. Water tests are PH 7.0, Phosphate .75 ppm, KH 35.8 PPM, GH 17.9 ppm, Nitrate 0, Ammonia 0, temp. 84 degrees. Current residents 1 Discus 1 lrg. Albino Red Tailed Shark, 3 Clown Loaches and 4 Neon Tetras. Unless you have any suggestions I am ready to sell this light and go back to my shop light. I do weekly 40% water changes.
Thanks.
Kevin
Thanks.
Kevin