Sorry if this really is a stupid and long question.
I can't fathom it- got a drop checker from JBL (a couple of years ago now granted) and some copy glasswear recently - when I was using the Hagen yeast diffuser attached to D&D injected the drop checker was getting yellow a few times through the week, thought I wasn't getting a good distribution so hooked it up to Eheim air diffuser hooked up to Juwel 1000 l/ph internal, (for info also got Eheim 2327 rxternal, spraybar rippling surface but no splashes) (EI dosing 1/4 at every change macro? NO Phosphates as LFS say phosphate high in tap water) I know about fluctuating CO2 and algae, and also effects of high CO2 on fish but not "too" concerned as been doing bi weekly 50% changes -far too much time on my hands. The indicator/glassware has been changing colours but less dramatic and intentionally wanted it to go yel, green not blue green as hoped a wee bit too much CO2 would battle algae.
The fish are all ok, not gasping at the surface as might expect and eating fine , maybe a little shy but have put that down to nuclear lighting pendant not hung correctly- which in itself a different thread- and to be honest I dont want all my dirty washing out in one day!
Readings are good -I think, got plain old auld reekie tap water - but
lights off av reading
(over a couple of weeks and at different times - and not with anorak and notebook though wish I had now, well maybe not anorak (approx pH 7, NitrAtes 15-25, KH 6? (not ppm) GH (that's a mystery)- it's soft- I've often wondered if is calcium defficient cause added epsom salts and didn't really effect GH (a day after reading test liquid AP Test kit) got a different set of tests and now dip and strip am happier with their readings (higher KH & GH to second set of APs guidelines 6 DKH o will go with those (a fish tank is not a horoscope tee he- don't just believe the ones you want to) anyway)
Lights on same but pH lower to 6.5/ 7- find reading colours tricky-probably those faffing MH bulbs tee he and there's two substantial bits of bog wood too. I know the 2327 isn't good for the planted tank cause of breathing so waiting for my hydor 300 external heater before I'll switch it over onto either a fluval 305 or 405 - not sure which both running on other tanks so will be swapping at least one- what do you think? Juwel Internal + 305 or 405?
My point is I left the switch up on the C02 timer so running throughout the night- i was chuffed when the lights went out as drop checker was a lovely green, and when I checked when I got up I could see that there are loads of wee co2 bubbles that shouldn't be on yet- got CO2 normally running approx 6 hours with 150W 53K MH + 2 x 24W 65CFL)
So how can it still be green? I didn't think the CO2 was being used at night so thought it would go yellow - thanks to anyone who could work out what I'm trying to say - don't get me wrong I love the green and long may it continue
I can't fathom it- got a drop checker from JBL (a couple of years ago now granted) and some copy glasswear recently - when I was using the Hagen yeast diffuser attached to D&D injected the drop checker was getting yellow a few times through the week, thought I wasn't getting a good distribution so hooked it up to Eheim air diffuser hooked up to Juwel 1000 l/ph internal, (for info also got Eheim 2327 rxternal, spraybar rippling surface but no splashes) (EI dosing 1/4 at every change macro? NO Phosphates as LFS say phosphate high in tap water) I know about fluctuating CO2 and algae, and also effects of high CO2 on fish but not "too" concerned as been doing bi weekly 50% changes -far too much time on my hands. The indicator/glassware has been changing colours but less dramatic and intentionally wanted it to go yel, green not blue green as hoped a wee bit too much CO2 would battle algae.
The fish are all ok, not gasping at the surface as might expect and eating fine , maybe a little shy but have put that down to nuclear lighting pendant not hung correctly- which in itself a different thread- and to be honest I dont want all my dirty washing out in one day!
Readings are good -I think, got plain old auld reekie tap water - but
lights off av reading
(over a couple of weeks and at different times - and not with anorak and notebook though wish I had now, well maybe not anorak (approx pH 7, NitrAtes 15-25, KH 6? (not ppm) GH (that's a mystery)- it's soft- I've often wondered if is calcium defficient cause added epsom salts and didn't really effect GH (a day after reading test liquid AP Test kit) got a different set of tests and now dip and strip am happier with their readings (higher KH & GH to second set of APs guidelines 6 DKH o will go with those (a fish tank is not a horoscope tee he- don't just believe the ones you want to) anyway)
Lights on same but pH lower to 6.5/ 7- find reading colours tricky-probably those faffing MH bulbs tee he and there's two substantial bits of bog wood too. I know the 2327 isn't good for the planted tank cause of breathing so waiting for my hydor 300 external heater before I'll switch it over onto either a fluval 305 or 405 - not sure which both running on other tanks so will be swapping at least one- what do you think? Juwel Internal + 305 or 405?
My point is I left the switch up on the C02 timer so running throughout the night- i was chuffed when the lights went out as drop checker was a lovely green, and when I checked when I got up I could see that there are loads of wee co2 bubbles that shouldn't be on yet- got CO2 normally running approx 6 hours with 150W 53K MH + 2 x 24W 65CFL)
So how can it still be green? I didn't think the CO2 was being used at night so thought it would go yellow - thanks to anyone who could work out what I'm trying to say - don't get me wrong I love the green and long may it continue
