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Yo, timberly, what's your lighting schedule like? I've had luck cranking up the blues and cutting whites to 10%. Also, check your mag levels, they're sketchy if they dip below 1300.


Agreed on magnesium. I'd also test for potassium—low levels can mute colors. My Acros brightened up after dosing ...

rivolt wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 12:44 pm Thanks for the tips, everyone. Gonna try the priming trick and check for clogs.

Let us know how it goes. Sand tanks can be finicky, but once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing.

Sand can be tricky with siphons. Make sure you're not burying the tube too deep, just hover it slightly above the surface. Also, check for clogs in the hose, debris can kill the flow fast.