Hi,
I'll make this as short as possible.
What I have:
55 gallon freshwater tank, established for almost 15 years
Inline heater, 78 degrees
UV sterilizer
Fluval 304 canister filter
Current USA Orbit 48", 4 x 65 watt
Several anubias and a few java ferns
Two large silver dollars and 4 rainbows
Enough BBA to choke a shark
The tank came with normal 48" flourescent lights, but I wanted something brighter. Before the Orbit light, tank was VERY dark, all plants grew like crazy, there was no algae. Since I replaced the light with the Orbit, 5 years ago, tank still isn't very bright, most plants die, and all I've done is fight algae. I've gradually cut back on my lighting, and I'm now down to 4hrs/day. I haven't added any fish in a long time because I'm almost to the point of getting rid of the tank, but I'd rather fix it.
All I want:
Happy fish
No black brush algae
Something pretty to look at; my blue rainbows could be any gray fish. I want lighting that shows them off like sunlight does.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for your help,
Debbie
I'll make this as short as possible.
What I have:
55 gallon freshwater tank, established for almost 15 years
Inline heater, 78 degrees
UV sterilizer
Fluval 304 canister filter
Current USA Orbit 48", 4 x 65 watt
Several anubias and a few java ferns
Two large silver dollars and 4 rainbows
Enough BBA to choke a shark
The tank came with normal 48" flourescent lights, but I wanted something brighter. Before the Orbit light, tank was VERY dark, all plants grew like crazy, there was no algae. Since I replaced the light with the Orbit, 5 years ago, tank still isn't very bright, most plants die, and all I've done is fight algae. I've gradually cut back on my lighting, and I'm now down to 4hrs/day. I haven't added any fish in a long time because I'm almost to the point of getting rid of the tank, but I'd rather fix it.
All I want:
Happy fish
No black brush algae
Something pretty to look at; my blue rainbows could be any gray fish. I want lighting that shows them off like sunlight does.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for your help,
Debbie