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Currently 23 watt 6500K 1600 lumen CFL's. I wanted something I knew would grow a heavily planted tank (setup attached). Will probably switch to LED's if I stay in the hobby. Have my Eye on the Fluval 3.0 or just swapping out my current setup with LED bulbs...

I'm supposed to feed them?!?!

Gotchya. Best case: the plants transition well, but most likely grow more slowly than they did in the CO2 system. Worst case: they all melt and you buy new plants that were grown without CO2

Is there a reason you don't want the CO2 system? Consistent CO2 keeps most algae at bay, causes amazing plant growth and color with proper lighting and cheap all-in-one ferts like Niloc-g thrive... I can't speculate on how the plants will transition except to say that their nutrient intake will...

I agree with all of these and would add dwarf sag and jungle val to the list. Really comes down to what you like to look at, and what your setup provides. If you plan on doing a low tech, low to moderate light setup, all of the plants mentioned here should be good options for you.

I haven't been much help so far, but you're welcome. I think you should take some time to read this: Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle That article will be your best friend until you fully understand it's principles. Also, once you understand the nitrogen cycle I would stop using products like stress...

Well as long as you know that this should by no means be a permanent home for these 4 fish, I would follow Morpheus1967 advice.

What size tank is that?

Darker dorsal fin too, which is supported by Demeter 's link

Another option to avoid algae is to run consistent CO2

Even if it does become overgrown... In my opinion it's beautiful. Plus those plants suck harmful nutrients that could hurt your fish out of the water... Win/win if you ask me. This is my 40 gallon heavily planted

Magicpenny75 may know where you can find them

I wouldn't worry about that. You may reduce your water volume (minimally) in the process, but if you're heavily planted like a walstad tank usually is... should be fine. In addition, you're also adding a ton of surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and mulm and fish food to replenish...

I second the gravel cap idea. That soil is soooooo beneficial for your plants. Just need to figure out how to keep it on the bottom.

Hey Mike I have two members trying to leave trader feedback for me. Tried to follow the old instructions since the update... I couldn't figure it out. Can no longer see which mods are online. Love the Dark Mode. Desktop, windows 10, Google Chrome Thanks!

Haha "Proper Sailor Speak"

Looks Great!

HI and Welcome to Fishlore. As others have said, if your tap water is 7.4 ph, then daily water changes should bring it down to 7.4. I imagine they recommended small water changes so that the shift from 8.8ph to 7.4ph is a gradual one. Less stress on the fish that way.

I'm still in the camp that it has something to do with the behavior/aggression (Pecking order) or the fish themselves (source). If the rest of your fish are still fine and only one or two Harlies are getting picked off a day.... Then I doubt it's bacterial infection. Something like columnaris...

The ottos, corys, and shrimp all have normal behavior and no symptoms? Where did you get the raspboras?