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Thanks boomer, I appreciate your help. The lighting spectrum is a mystery to me, I'm afraid. I did try using a timer, but it had this annoying flashing thing before turning all the lights on, including the moonlight - I thought it might spook the fish. I can just switch it on later in the day ...

My plants are really struggling, not a single one is thriving. Even the fast growers are stuck in neutral. I desperately need some growth to cycle my 'unexpected fry' tank. The issue is my water is extremely soft, with a GH of 3, and most plants seem to prefer harder water. Does anyone know of a ...

My plants are really struggling, not a single one is thriving. Even the fast growers are stuck in neutral. I desperately need some growth to cycle my 'unexpected fry' tank. The issue is my water is extremely soft, with a GH of 3, and most plants seem to prefer harder water. Does anyone know of a ...

What's your tap water pH, though?

While fish food does contain the necessary nutrients for plant growth, there's often an imbalance - too much nitrogen and not enough iron, calcium, or magnesium. To grow healthy plants using just fish food, you'd likely need a substantial number of fish, which could lead to issues maintaining ...