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So, pearling is when you achieve photosynthesis in oxygen saturated water. So when the plants take in CO2 and give off O2 the oxygen forms visible bubbles as it cannot be dissolved into the water. Is pearling ONLY an indication that you have achieved the light and CO2 requirements for...

Hi guys, I'm looking into lighting - specifically LED lighting. I've been looking at the LED kits that reefers use and they seem to use lamps that provide cool white, warm white, green, red, UV and blue - a LOT of blue. What is required to successfully grow plants? Can we use the same lamps...

Hey all, I've been reading some articles about the topic as well as forum posts here and on other aquascaping forums. There is some really good information out there. I'm just hoping to get your thoughts and bump some ideas around about what is going on in my head about algae prevention etc...

Hello all, I've been looking at this CO2 table. It would be familiar to most of you. deleted reference table to avoid confusion as it had incorrect information, still available as attachment - ShadowMac What do you do if you have low pH and high kH? I've recently noticed that my pH is 6.4...

Hi Just looking for some advice on how high to hang a lamp. I currently have a T5HO lamp (2x24w) that is hanging over my tank. The tank is 60cm x 40cm x 40cm (approx 95L). In order to get sufficient PAR at the substrate, how high (or low) do I need to hang this lamp over the surface of the...

Hello all, I've spent the last year or so with a planted tank learning how to grow certain plants and which plants I should avoid. Now it is time for me to try and make it look good. This is my first effort with a couple of small revisions. I think I might have to purchase one or two...

Hi all, I'm new here and new to planted tanks in general. I have kept freshwater fish for a while, but I have recently started experimenting with a planted tank after being inspired by pictures of amazing aquascapes on the internet (including this website). I have only had my 50 Litre tank...