Recent content by LittleMossHead84

I use a coralife plant bulb 15W I admit I probably have left my lights on longer than 12 hours some days, when I am at work or what not, I know I should invest in a self timer. I use Flourish fertilizer by SeaChem, Im not sure if this what you mean but I do not put any root tabs or anything like...

I have had my planted tank for over 10 months. At first it was great, I had lots of plants, for months everything was cool. I used this website to start up my tank so I am confidient I followed the correct procedures. However now I am down to two amazon swords that get dark green spots on the...

The one in the first picture is a spiralis. They only have a few leaves so i have three sorta close together to cause that effect. Thanks for the compliment!

Maybe you dont remember this but I posted about 4 months ago and this is my tank today. Alot of you helped me out alot and I suppose I am just posting to say hello again and maybe get some input.

So today I woke up, tested my tank and now my parameters are: PH- 6.8 NO2-.25 ppm Ammonia-0ppm NO3-0ppm My water is crystal clear. I need help on the Co2. Id like to have Co2 in my tank but I need help with the regulator valves and controlling it from getting into my tank. Advice please.

There was definitely moisture in my airline from my co2. That is why I also assume that I had leakage into my tank. Also today I did a 50% water change and the tank is clear...bacterial bloom? Idk anymore.

Oh and one quick question about the filter...does this really seem like the biggest problem since I am running a sponge filter with the hob? I have never washed the sponge besides in the tank during water changes. Shouldnt I still have good bacteria on that one even if I just replaced the filter...

Thanks for all of the replies. I am still very new to this but I would have to say that I think maybe it is a combination of both. I definitely feel that the co2 mixture was getting into my tank because when i took it out I noticed a small difference in the cloudiness. However the cloudiness is...

This maybe could be a possibility. I am running it with a limestone air stone. I should take it out either way just to see if it helps. I have pretty hardy beginner plants, substrate, and sufficient lights so it will be okay wo it for a few days. I know the co2 is not necessary for all plants...

Also did two test tubes of each and nitrite still at 0 and ammonia at 0??????

I use diy and it really has been fine. Running very slowly especially since the initial burn dies after the first day or so. I totally understand what you are saying but I have been doing 12 hours of light with co2 in all the time and I have the hob filter and sponge filter to create a lil extra...

I do inject C02 through a diy co2 reactor and through a coralife limestone. I have not added anything at all. Last time I added something it was a melon sword and more spiralis and that was 2 weeks ago. I will retest the nitrite and ammonia right now. And thanks Blueiz...I was just telling my...