FishyMamma
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have a typically shaped (rectangular) 55 gal FW. 30% black aquarium sand, 70% EC. Lightly planted at the moment because everything went in yesterday and the plants are small (see pic)
Plants were labeled low to medium light. No Co2 system. The light fixtures are the ones that came with the tank, but the bulbs are rated 5000k and set to be on for two 5-hour sessions with a four hour rest period in between. There are Osmocote Plus granules in the substrate.
Is all this correct? Should I change the lighting or the length of light sessions? I plan on dosing with Flourish, Excel, and liquid Co2 as needed, but am hoping to get the balance right to minimize these additions.
Thanks for your input.
Keeping my sleeves wet...
~ Sent via Carrier Goldfish
Plants were labeled low to medium light. No Co2 system. The light fixtures are the ones that came with the tank, but the bulbs are rated 5000k and set to be on for two 5-hour sessions with a four hour rest period in between. There are Osmocote Plus granules in the substrate.
Is all this correct? Should I change the lighting or the length of light sessions? I plan on dosing with Flourish, Excel, and liquid Co2 as needed, but am hoping to get the balance right to minimize these additions.
Thanks for your input.
Keeping my sleeves wet...
~ Sent via Carrier Goldfish