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Looks interesting! Was the light bulb used? Right now you've got enough WPG to do more than lo-light plants that you have, but these bulbs tend to last a year and then the spectrum/light intensity becomes deminished. If it was used and you don't know how old it is, it might be better to get a new bulb.

I really like that cave.

-Dave

Edit: I forgot, if you aren't already, you'll need to dose ferts with that much light (N,P,K, and micros).
 

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Good to hear. Just make sure you get a source for N, P, and K. The Flourish is only a source of micronutrients (and might be part of the cause of the algae...plants don't have the Macro's they need to be able to absorb the micro's).

I actually had this problem when I first set up my planted tank. When I stopped using the Flourish, my algae slowed down. So, I stopped it altogether until I had all the Macro nutrients. Currently I dose the full line of SeaChem liquid ferts (EI method) and have good results.

As far as dry ferts, I've never tried them so I can't make any recommedations. Try looking through the "Science of Aquatic Fertilizing" forum for some great info.
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/science-aquatic-fertilizing/

-Dave
 
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