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zubair1291
08-24-2013, 11:08 PM
i have a diy UAS is setup for 5 days but there is no algae on it till now....

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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/weo6tlxpfha4ube/igC3PU-Cfc

Pny
08-25-2013, 12:36 AM
What substrate is that?

zubair1291
08-25-2013, 01:52 AM
it's sea sand....

Chaz D
08-25-2013, 06:26 AM
I don't understand the logic behind scrubbers on discus tanks. Do a water change and keep your lights dim.

SantaMonica
08-25-2013, 09:40 AM
Welcome.

What is your screen material?

zubair1291
08-25-2013, 11:08 AM
it's Velcro..

SantaMonica
08-25-2013, 03:42 PM
How much bubbles, and how many hours of light?

zubair1291
08-25-2013, 07:16 PM
light for 10-12 hours and air pump is on normal condition there is no measure's for it but i can upload a video

SantaMonica
08-25-2013, 07:59 PM
Wait 10 days.

zubair1291
08-26-2013, 05:40 AM
Thank You...yup waiting for results...buy the way red led will be more efficient?

Pny
08-26-2013, 05:56 AM
If you use red LEDs you dont spend energy on wavelengths (colors) that the algae dont need and dont use.

SantaMonica
08-26-2013, 10:58 AM
Red 660nm is the most efficient per watt.