Reply With Quote1) i don't see a problem but LEDs are a bit expensive compared to fluorescent lightings
2) it might be transiting lol. (depends what state you got it in)
Tank Dimensions: Classica Aqaurium Set 39x28x43 cm
Lighting Intensity(No of Watts) : 8W x2
Number and type of Lighting : FL
Age of light bulbs : NEW light tube
No. of hours your lights are on : 8-10 hours per day
CO2 Injection Rate (bps) : 1BPS
Type of CO2 (DIY/Cylinder) : Cylinder
Method of Injection (e.g. Diffusor/Reactor) : Diffusor
Liquid fertilisers Used : Nil
Fertilization regime : Nil
Other fertilisers : Nil
Other additives : Nil
Type of Filter : canister (Ehiem 2213 Classic)
When was the filter last washed : New, less than 1 week
Filter media used : Eheim Lav, Ceremic ring,
When was the media last changed : New
What was changed : nothing
Age of setup : 13 May 13
Water change frequency : every 2 days
Amount changed : 20%
Water surface movement : gentle
Circulation : none
Tank Temperature : 29-30 oC
Chemical Properties
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KH (dKH):
GH (dGH):
pH : 6.0
NH4 (ppm):
NO2 (ppm):
NO3 (ppm):
PO4 (ppm):
Fe (ppm):
Bioload (Number and type of fish and plants)
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HC
Hairgrass
Describe your problem :
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1. One of the light is spoil. Can't be fix. Can I get LED light ?
2. HC melting
Thanks,
Roy
1) i don't see a problem but LEDs are a bit expensive compared to fluorescent lightings
2) it might be transiting lol. (depends what state you got it in)
post us pictures of your tank.
Here is the link to the pic. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3oN...?usp=drive_web
Sorry, here's the link again ... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8...81716b95_k.jpg
don't see anything wrong with the tank. less the HC is properly rooted seems fine to me
8W x 2 from FL seems like not enough light intensity for the HC.
Looks like a tall tank? Maybe the light can't reach the HC too.
Since you have Co2 injection, consider switching to T5HO or LED with higher light wattage and intensity.
This is an old used aquarium set. The light is spoiled so left wih 1x8w Fl. Just bought a braceless 2x1x1.5 ft tank today . And aquazonic 2x24w 12000k t5 lightset . Will start after i more used to plant aquarium . First time planting hc. Want to learn first .
as for LED , is beamwork good enough ??
Beamworks has a few different grades of LED lights, if you don't mind spending more, go for the more powerful models using 3W LED arrays, those are good for taller tanks.Originally Posted by RoyKoh
If you find that the lighting is too much, just adjust the photoperiod or raise it up higher over the aquarium.
Unfortunately, my budget for lighting should be around 80 - 100 . I just bought a T5 24Wx2, haven't used yet.. so have to wait till next paycheck. ha.
I am also looking at Up-Aqua Z series.
LEDs are expensive,just make do of whatever you have first.
Trial and error.
Updated pic of my tank. Some of the hc dying ?
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Use a oversize 2ft T5 24w X 2 and notice some pearling .
Plan to get more hc to replace the dying ones. I saw video that they plant hc along with the wool. Is that right way?
Reaching a week soon but ammonia level still at 4ppm . nitrate at 0. What went wrong ?
Its still the beginning, it can take weeks (sometimes months) for a new tank to fully cycle, my first tank took around 5-6 weeks to finish cycling.
What substrate are you using? Didn't see it listed in your tank specs...if you are using ADA aqua soil (just a guess), it should be releasing a lot of nutrients and ammonia during the first few weeks (its designed to boost plant growth during startup). For tanks with relatively low initial plant mass, its a good idea to do larger water changes to remove the excess ammonia and help keep the levels manageable.
But since you are doing fishless cycle, there are no fishes or shrimps to worry about anyways, so just let the bacteria grow at their own natural pace and your tank will cycle eventually, just have to be patient.
Roger that. Should I have to plant more plants during initial stage ? I had seachem excel now . do I need to get the fertilizer as well ? Any recommendations beside ADA ?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/8...9e19be6b6f.jpg
Totally normal for them to melt ?
Yes total normal hc will torment you with yellow leaves and melting before showing some green. Just maintain good light co2 and water flow they will recover.
More fast growing plant can help soak up excess nutrients and probably speed up the cycling process abit, but you'll also have to make sure they don't crowd out or overshadow the HC or hairgrass.
If you are using ADA aqua soil, then probably don't need to dose ferts for the moment, the soil should be releasing enough nutrients, but after the initial few weeks, watch the growth rate and then dose micro and macro ferts accordingly, you can read up on the estimative index (EI) method on fert dosing.
You can try fertilizers like Seachem Flourish Comprehensive (and their macro nutrients range if necessary), or the Tropica Premium/Specialized fertilizer range (i'm currently using this for my plant holding tank). What ferts you use will depend on the density of the flora and fauna in the tank.
Yeah, HC will usually melt abit when transiting to submerged and establishing roots in the new environment. Perhaps you could also trim the tall HC stalks and push the HC plantlets lower into the substrate too (just the leaves showing is sufficient), it'll help encourage more compact growth.
Roger that . I don't quite understand the EI thingy . correct me if I am wrong, it say dose slightly more than usual and change more water than usual right?. I think I should redo the while thing and increase the plant mass this time..
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