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xtremefour · 04-17-2009, 09:18 AM

I'm hardly bragging, you missed the point. I have seen and read where people have low light tanks and high light hig tech tanks and they all have algea problems. I was wondering what I am doing differently that is causing me NOT to have algea.

I really want to grow hairgrass thats why I am wanting to add more light. I have always loved the look. At .85 watts per gallon I dont think I have enough penetrating light to grow hairgrass adequetly. I have only had my tank for a little under a year now and there is so much I learn all the time.
I originally had one HOB filter on the tank and 30 watts of light, and DIY C02. I have slowly upgraded as my budget allows. I am just trying to figure out what I SEEM to be doing right. My tank is not perfect but I do not seem to have the problems that many others do.

Matt

04-17-2009, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
xtremefour Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 70 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 4300	Re: I have no algea problen not sure why... I'm hardly bragging, you missed the point. I have seen and read where people have low light tanks and high light hig tech tanks and they all have algea problems. I was wondering what I am doing differently that is causing me NOT to have algea. I really want to grow hairgrass thats why I am wanting to add more light. I have always loved the look. At .85 watts per gallon I dont think I have enough penetrating light to grow hairgrass adequetly. I have only had my tank for a little under a year now and there is so much I learn all the time. I originally had one HOB filter on the tank and 30 watts of light, and DIY C02. I have slowly upgraded as my budget allows. I am just trying to figure out what I SEEM to be doing right. My tank is not perfect but I do not seem to have the problems that many others do. Matt