I have a 12 gallon Fluval Edge aquarium (16.9" L X 10.25" D X 17.5" H). It has been up about 10 days.
1. Lighting is as follows:
(a) 39 LEDs - 7600K White 3 Blue LEDs. (Came with tank).
(b) EcoPico LED Strip - 12,000K White.
(c) EcoPico LED Strip - 12K White/453nm Blue.
(d) EcoPico LED Strip - 6500K White / 8000K White.
Currently on 15 hours a day.
2. Temperature ay 76 degrees.
3. Also using Fluval Mini CO2 - filling both chambers twice a day.
4. Dosing with Seachem Flourish twice a week.
5. PH at between 7.2 & 7.4.
6. Planted with recommended starter plants:
Several different Anubias.
Hygrophila.
Java Fern.
Oriental Sword.
7. No fish added yet.
I have several questions:
1. How long should I have my LED's on each day?
2. What is the best temperature to keep my tank at.
3. Is my CO2 & Flourish dosing correct?
4. Do I need to also Oxygenate the water (with an air pump)?
5. I am having the follwing problems with my plants:
(a) Java Fern - Black/Brown spots.
(b) Anubias & Hygrophila - leaves getting light green and some translucent.
(c) Oriental Sword - Leaves died within a week, leaving just stems.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1. Lighting is as follows:
(a) 39 LEDs - 7600K White 3 Blue LEDs. (Came with tank).
(b) EcoPico LED Strip - 12,000K White.
(c) EcoPico LED Strip - 12K White/453nm Blue.
(d) EcoPico LED Strip - 6500K White / 8000K White.
Currently on 15 hours a day.
2. Temperature ay 76 degrees.
3. Also using Fluval Mini CO2 - filling both chambers twice a day.
4. Dosing with Seachem Flourish twice a week.
5. PH at between 7.2 & 7.4.
6. Planted with recommended starter plants:
Several different Anubias.
Hygrophila.
Java Fern.
Oriental Sword.
7. No fish added yet.
I have several questions:
1. How long should I have my LED's on each day?
2. What is the best temperature to keep my tank at.
3. Is my CO2 & Flourish dosing correct?
4. Do I need to also Oxygenate the water (with an air pump)?
5. I am having the follwing problems with my plants:
(a) Java Fern - Black/Brown spots.
(b) Anubias & Hygrophila - leaves getting light green and some translucent.
(c) Oriental Sword - Leaves died within a week, leaving just stems.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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