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Originally Posted by scolley
I'm just guessing here... I'm no expert. But IMO I think my lights present the tank a challenge - the halogens are wicked bright to those plants close by, and not bright enough to those at a distance.
Florescents do a much better job of spreading light evenly. So these are either making plants too close prone to algae, and those far away suffering from too little light.
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Have you thought about using your lights to your advantage? Here I'm thinking plant-wise.
What if you were to place your plants in areas where the light intensity was actually to their liking? Might that negate the low spread your lights have, and also possible help with your algae problem?
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Originally Posted by scolley
Jens, I wish I could say that I tested them all. Good question. I only tested the AutomatedAquarium.com product that I linked too earlier. IMO the Aquamedic pump - which I know IS available on your side of the pond - is garbage frankly, and not even worth wasting time with. I need 2 more pumps and I'm not even considering using my Aquamedics... they'll stay in the spare parts pile in case of an emergency.
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Aquamedic is available over here yes, but I知 somewhat partial to doing it right the first time. Meaning, why buy a pump someone else has looked at, and found wanting.
I知 looking into buying a whole set of automation controls. Unfortunately the AquaController from Neptune Systems is not available for 220V with the controllable sockets. I can get the computer, but not the sockets.
An alternative would be the Profilux II from GHL, they have their own dosing pump, and also sockets available for 220V.
I know people here have used them, and with good results. I知 just irked about the fact that it doesn稚 have LAN interface, unless you buy an expansion card.
Anyway, I don稚 want to hijack your thread with questions for my own use. I値l start my own for that
I love what you have done with your tank, and especially the automation part of it. I知 getting there, but I知 taking baby steps
/Jens