Hey, my plants are pearling! Yes, it's been a while since I have seen that! Things seem to have taken a turn this week, I see mo more thread algae, plants are really perking up. Cabomba is growing an inch a day, I really don't like this plant much but it is so easy.

I'm still waiting on the drop checker. I should have purchased this long ago. I never really understood just how much CO2 is needed for the amount of light I have.

I am dosing PO4 now.

Cut back photo period by 1 hour, cut burst back one hour.

Tried to find SAEs, so far no luck. Considering buying online, do you know of a good source?

I hooked up the solenoid I had for CO2, it was getting way to hot to use , it draws 8watts with very little heat sink so it was heating the whole regulator. I have another one on the way. Right now I'm cutting CO2 back at night by adjusting the valve.

I've been trashing many of the algae infested plants, which gives me an opportunity to get new ones. Looks like the Red Temple may not recover so I ordered some Rotala Rotund for color. What kind of experience have you folks had with this plant? Site says it's easy to grow.
I've learned a lot in the last few months!
Thanks again,