So with a difference of $60, it sounds like you've been much happier with the GLA regulator set over the truly DIY HomeDepot "collection." May I ask how quickly you run through 20oz of CO2 with your 12 gallon long?
So with a difference of $60, it sounds like you've been much happier with the GLA regulator set over the truly DIY HomeDepot "collection." May I ask how quickly you run through 20oz of CO2 with your 12 gallon long?
Yes, I am much happier with the investment. I can set it and forget it. It turns itself on and off with the addition of a cheap timer, and I never have to adjust the needle valve like I did with the DIY on almost a daily basis. I'm not sure how long it lasts yet, as I've just recently switched a few weeks ago. But running 24/7 before would last about a month, maybe 3 weeks. I have two bottles, so when one runs out I've always got an extra filled ready to go.
Thanks for the kind words and all of your suggestions. These are exactly the things I hoped to hear.
It sounds like the Ray2 will be too much light. After looking at the Lumens and Fuge, I'm thinking the Fuge simply because I can get it for around $100 cheaper. I LOVE the slim looks on both. Will the 7000 on the Fuge still be too high?
I also read up on PPS-Pro. It seems rather straight forward after reading the directions and playing with the calculator. PPS will be happening - THANKS for the heads up here. However, am I remembering correctly that River has a slightly different ratio depending on the tank?
As for whether liquid carbon will be enough ... Could overdosing Excel to balance out the side effects of so much light potentially hurt the shrimp?
I don't know much about the fuge light are you able to get par ratings for it anywhere online that do not come from the manufacturer like "~x"par@6" and "~x"par@24" or even a graph that gives you an idea of your lighting at a wide range of depths.
Just as a note, the par tests are usually done through air, not water, so I don't know what kind of reduction in par water makes, but the levels will be a little lower.
Measurements taken in air will be less than measurements taken with water. The water actually acts like a lens, refracting some of it back into the tank.