Good, I will try to post some pics tonight.

PS: Warning!! Dekker you mentioned "my CO2 turns off at night" just be aware that they pressure in the CO2 reactor can build up pressure and if valved off can explode leaving a big mess on the wall, floor and ceiling. This has not happened to me as evidence of the fact that I am still in ...

I have this post on PVAS also, and I don't think I updates my lighting on here. The 486 watts I had were cooking the upper plants. I removed 6 bulbs and now run at 324w. One thing that I really like is that because of the way the hoods are built, I can put more light on the plants that like it, and ...

I will post some tonight.

My CO2 does turn off at night, the powerhead is on the same timer as the lights. WHen the lights go off, the CO2 only travels through about 3 inches of water before hitting the surface. By using 2 seperate jugs, that both run into the same line, I am able to keep a constant flow going by changing ou...

Ok. I guess I need to update this. The plants are growing like crazy (Some of the val is approaching 4 feet long) to the point that they stripped all the NPK out of the water. . I started dosing that 3 days ago and the plant colors have come back nicely. The anacharis is also going bonkers, and the ...

This is a huge help, Thank you again.

I do actually go out and try to research this stuff on my own, but there is so much conflicting information out there I never know what to believe.

Thanks for all that. I do like the look of the Eco-complete, and since I can get it for the same price as regular gravel, I figure it makes sense in case a tanks theme is changed. I think I will go with the Seachem NPK for now, since their products have done pretty well so far. Now the questions.. (...

...On the subject of Eco-Complete ... I was thinking about using it in a tank that I am not going to put plants in ATM. I can get it for almost the same price as stupid ole black gravel at PS. Would having the eco-complete in a tank with no plants cause more problems with algae? I plan on having onl...

I am brand new to plants. I have the tank planted in 6 bags of Eco-complete. What other ferts should I be using?.