Hey folks, been a while since i updated this little one so off we go...
Cant remember if i mentioned before that i swapped the light for a radion rx15fw. Its now been 10 weeks or so and i have mixed feelings. First off ive had real issue connecting to the programming system, Radion say its an issue with the lead and i havent bothered to buy another (there help desk sucks by the way) so its running on an old analogue timer at 100%. Next thing is i hate the bracket, its so clunky and big and black... they really need to try harder with aesthetics! On the up side i totally love the colour it gives off, i use the greenest presetting there is and it just looks killer, really warm and the plants pop. Then the big gripe... while i havent tested the PAR yet (need to get the aquascaping legend round for a beer soon
) i find it really gutless. Ive run this at 100% for all the time ive had it now and while it looks bright the plants tell me otherwise. HC has been struggling a lot more than im used to, proserpinaca palustris cuba is bright green when it doesnt take much to make it orange at least, stauro isnt very compact, reineikii mini is tall etc.... So i now have both lights on, the churios ?sp? thing which i know gives 100 par at 30cm and the radion at 100%.
In other news...
After hearing about Stu's success at running co2 24/7 i thought id give it a go, started this about 4 weeks ago and so far so good. Plants seem happy and now with loads of light pearling starts after 30 mins after lights on.
The eriocaulon cinereum had taken over the tank, they are a truly stunning plant and have made me want to try a load more erios ASAP. However they do take up a lot of room as they dont like to be crowded.
Rams have gone to a more suitable home, it now houses the kubotai, CPD's, cherries, CRS and 20 lampeyes being fattened up enough to go in the African tank without being eaten.
Tank had a rough few weeks as i was away and to be honest was lacking motivation... back on track now, few big cleans and a good trim, double dosing liquid carbon etc
Photos will follow when i get home (might as do this bit while im getting paid