I find the effect of colour temp really really interesting, Id kinda like to learn the science behind what colours effect the plants and how.. obviously, its definatly the reds that are making the difference. I wonder though that if I had good substrate coverage (its getting there slowly) then things would settle massively and the algae would subside quickly.

I just added 6 Oto's which, after watching them for 24 hours are just amazing fish, the amount they consume is stunning.

The biggest thing I dont want is another cyanobacteria outbreak.. I have signs of it on the bare sand again, after about a week after blackout. But CO2 hasnt been stable in that time.. now I have it stable, Im hoping that the cyano will turn around again and go.. maybe thats wishful thinking. I need to wait it out I think and see how it goes. Its easy to do your own head in by changing things and not waiting long enough to actually see the changes.