The CRS's New Edge!

[Assassynation]

Thats what I been having to do now that I start checking GH/KH, the others are fairly easy to tell.

[Newman]

the GH should be easier to tell than the annoying KH test. you'd want a GH of about 5dGH or so for acidic conditions. you can easily tell when it turns from pale orange to green. if your GH is near 0dGH(as with pure distilled water from a store, you will want to increase it.) then the liquid might appear so pale orange that it may be hard to see when it turns green. if its turning green after a few drops, you'll need to raise GH. A healthy GH for your alkaline setup is 8dGH or higher.
What is your tap water?

[Assassynation]

My water test are

Ammonia .25
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
PH 6
KH 1
GH 7

[Assassynation]

UPDATE: Still cycling. The 7.5 watt heater is keeping the tank at 75F.

I bought this from a LFS for $





FTS w/ H2O test

[Newman]

so it's almost ready?

[Assassynation]

I hope so, but even if it is ready I still want to get the tank planted before I add CRS. I also have til spring.

What do you guys think about the shrimp tubes? any reviews?

[Assassynation]

I did a 50% water change yesterday, tested my water today and my ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite are high again. It's testing me...

[chriscenter1]

Hey love the tank! I'm thinking about doing something similiar with my Edge and was wanting to know, after a few months, how your plants were doing with the lighting that you've got?

[CPDzeke]

I hear you can put LED strips next to the box to assist lighting.

[Assassynation]

The DHG is not growing to well, but it is very green. It may be rooting before it grows. I dose leftover API Leaf zone for now and about 10hours of light. I'm looking at plant layouts for low light non Co2 that are CRS friendly right now.

[Assassynation]

I found runners, seems my DHG is doing well.

[Assassynation]

Also planted a water sprite between the filter intake and the DHG at the back.

[philemon716]

Make sure you trim the DHG down to ensure faster and deeper growth.

[Assassynation]

Originally Posted by chriscenter1

Hey love the tank! I'm thinking about doing something similiar with my Edge and was wanting to know, after a few months, how your plants were doing with the lighting that you've got?

So far the DHG is rooting and spreading nicely.

[Assassynation]

Originally Posted by philemon716

Make sure you trim the DHG down to ensure faster and deeper growth.

Thanks for the tip!