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by tuner8
Sat May 31, 2025 4:21 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: anyone tried monte carlo carpeting?
Replies: 14
Views: 119

Re: anyone tried monte carlo carpeting?


Yep, I've had success with Monte Carlo in my 15 gallon. It took about 3 weeks to really take off. What's your lighting schedule? Mine's on for 8 hours a day, and I keep the CO2 around 30 ppm.


That's solid advice. I'd also check your water params. Monte Carlo can be finicky if nitrates are too ...
by tuner8
Thu May 01, 2025 5:27 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: anubias care in high ph
Replies: 11
Views: 232

Re: anubias care in high ph

Anubias can handle high pH, but slow growth is common. Try adding more trace elements, especially iron. My tank's pH is 8.0, and I dose Seachem Flourish twice a week. Also, check your lighting, too much can cause algae on the leaves.
by tuner8
Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:29 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Clear tissue growth on chalice corals
Replies: 3
Views: 926

Re: Clear tissue growth on chalice corals

reef bass, I'm pretty sure they weren't stung - I don't have any tankmates that would cause that kind of issue.

rustyfox9, I'm seeing this on multiple chalices, about three of them, so I'm leaning towards thinking it's a broader problem rather than just a local damage thing.
by tuner8
Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:12 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Clear tissue growth on chalice corals
Replies: 3
Views: 926

Clear tissue growth on chalice corals

hey guys, noticed some clear spots on my chalice frags lately. they're on the sand beds with LEDs, but intensity's only at 35% so i'm not sure if it's a bleaching issue.

only change i made recently was taking them off the frag plugs and gluing them to rocks for a more natural look - maybe that ...