Edward, Carlos and Roger,
Guys, thanks for your detailed comments. I think you have changed my perspective on this tank. Yes it seems it is quite bright above the lamps due to restrike. Since the soil substrate seems to be working well and I do have a fish load I will try eliminating the co2, macros and traces. I am also not that gung-ho on the open top concept for this tank and may put the glass covers back on too, but then I'll have to lower the lamps a bit more to compensate. I would like to make this a crypt tank so maybe things will work out.
I will post progress as soon as I see it. Thanks again.
Regards,
Steve Pituch |