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    Added more watts

    So i HAD 23watts on each side then made it to 46watts on each side
    Why am i still not getting green growth? =(
    the flow is about 400gph on a 10Wx12L

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    Re: Added more watts

    Pics before cleaning.

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    Re: Added more watts

    Is that 46w cfl? I recently bought 2x 45w cfl with an equivalent output of 225w. I put both bulbs on one side and the green was coming through within 2 days!!

    Mark

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    Re: Added more watts

    How far do you place the bulbs from the screen?

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    Re: Added more watts

    The growth fills more of the screen completely now. Maybe cause i redid my slot..
    But yeah still same brownish growth. Going to post pics tmrw.

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    Re: Added more watts

    Re-calculated the flow. Its about 450-480gph
    And nitrates are less than 10ppm

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    Re: Added more watts

    Lights look good but you need to open up the drain and get the water level down.

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    Re: Added more watts

    Yeah fixed that today. But will i soon get the green growth? THanks alot!

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