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I completely agree that high tech and low tech tanks have different requirements, and I wasn't suggesting that a low tech tank needs the same level of flow as my tank. My point was simply that high flow and surface movement aren't inherently detrimental to plants or fish. That being said, I do think ...

I'm not convinced CO2 injection is the solution to your problems. In my experience, it can actually cause more issues than it solves. With CO2, there's less room for error, and things can go wrong quickly. If your plants are already struggling, adding CO2 might just exacerbate the problems.

I used to have the same concerns, but after making some adjustments, I noticed a significant improvement in my tank. I also inject CO2 and was worried about losing it, but I found that repositioning the filter outlet and adding a powerhead made a huge difference. I have my lights on for 7 hours a ...

I had a similar issue in my 65-gallon tank recently, and it boiled down to water flow. The fertilizer nutrients just weren't being circulated effectively around the plants.

I've since adjusted the setup - the filter outlet is now a spray bar, and I've added a power head just beneath the water's ...

It seems like she's experiencing some discomfort, as evidenced by her tightly clamped fins. I'm wondering if there's been any recent additions to the tank that could be causing this.

Honestly, I think Cambria's in a pretty rough state. What are your water parameters looking like?