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May 18, 2015 · With zero phosphates its very difficult for photosynthesizing life to establish.. including algae, if all you have are plastic plants then its a simple way to control algae. Since you have a …

Mar 7, 2015 · I recently started a planted tank and I believe I didn't clean my substrate properly. My water is a bit cloudy and I don't know how to fix it. Do I have to do a complete drain and clean the …

Aug 25, 2021 · Looking to upgrade/replace lighting on a 36" x 18" x 24" high 75g. I have run an old Current 4x T5HO with a mix of ATI lamps for about 15 years with adequate results. Easy medium …

Nov 22, 2019 · The 'Planted' has presets of max percentage of the colors at: Pink 84%, Blue 20, Cold White 73, Pure White 100, Warm White 80. I adjusted this to showoff more of the fishes color by …

Mar 28, 2022 · Eco Complete isn't clay-based. It's basalt - essentially crushed lava rock. But there are dozens of clay-based substrates available in North America and even more in Europe. That's just …

Jun 7, 2016 · Plecos are poopers! But housing a pleco in a planted tank can be beneficial for the plants! Planted tank owners don't vacuum the substrate, right? A well established planted tank will have …

Mar 9, 2017 · Hi All, What's the reading of TDS in your planted tanks? What would you like it to be? What do you do to adjust the TDS levels in your planted tanks? The TDS wand that I have is …

Nov 27, 2024 · To each their own, obviously, but I don't see many serious hobbyists spending hundreds of dollars on a pre-planted jar/vase setup worth ~$50 when purchased separately.

Apr 20, 2006 · Does anyone have a low tech planted tank without using soil beneath the gravel? I like the soil-layer appoach described in the book "Ecology of Planted Aquariums," but I have already set …