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Originally Posted by BiscuitSlayer
I hate to make it sound like I like it when you have a problem like this, but the fact of the matter is when you figure it out and share your knowledge we will all gain from it.
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That's OK. That's why I post, and try to keep good records about what REALLY happened in my tanks. My only concern is that for us to learn, I've got to figure this one out. Not a guaranteed outcome I'm afraid...
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Originally Posted by gmccreedy
Scolley,
Not sure if you do this already, but with those LFS test kits, I do use a larger test sample then they request. For instance i use 10 to 20 ml reference solution instead of my tests 5ml reference. This allows me to break up the single degree results into 0.25 degree results. Follow? This may help you narrow the margin a bit more.
Without looking to deep into this discussion, out of curiosity, have you backed off a little on your light durations? Could this help ease the algae fight for a while?
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I did know about the test kit trick, but frankly hadn't used it in a while to the reminder is good. But I'm not worried about the CO2. Where ever it is, it's in acceptable ranges. My plants are pearling pretty well every day. It's not like they are not photosynthesizing.
As for backing off on the light... good question. But a few months ago I had this problem, and I INCREASED the photoperiod to fight this. I figured that using light as my throttle, my short photoperiods were not getting the job done. So I figured I'd increase it to help push my plants into high gear.
It didn't seem to make a big difference with the algae. But the plants liked it.