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After reading, and reading...and more reading, I'd like to know the AA "ePinions" on AFFORDABLE water test kits. :P

I picked this up from the general forum: This seems like an interesting idea to keep the substrate clean, although it may impede nutrient absorption into the substrate. Anybody experiment with this "technology" in a planted tank? Thoughts?

OK... After reading many posts about algae and CO2, etc., I decided to get offa my rump, get some more test kits, and test my water. I'm starting to see green hairy algae on the leaves of my swords. Here's what I came up with from the testing I performed: NO3 = 5 - 10 ppm PO4 = at least...

As usual, my clown loaches were entertaining me by "formation" flying in the downflow of my HOB. I noticed the right wingman in their wedge formation break off and go to the planted side of my tank. HE STARTED NIBBLING THE LEAVES OF MY SWORDS!!! :? (especially the new tender leafs of the...

I keep reading about testing water chemistry to optimize conditions for plants. It seems that some of the tests should be relatively precise. What test kits are recommended? Thanks.

Doe SAE's make good tankmates for a fish+planted tank? I've read several times in here that they are good for algae control, but I don't want them to get munched by my other fishes. My tank is a planted community tank with Clown Loaches, Gourami, Rainbowfish, and a couple of Dojo's. Thanks.

Howdees to all! This would be my first post to this forum (which is very cool btw). I just started planting my 55 gal tank which has been mainly a clown loach and rainbowfish tank until now. I figured with over 3 yr of nutrient saturation on my substrate, I'd be OK to finally start! :wink...