Water Temperature | 22 degrees, 23 degrees, 24 degrees, 25 degrees, 26 degrees, 27 degrees, 28 degrees |
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Lighting | 500 – 1000 lux – Medium |
PH Levels | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Co2 | 5mg per Litre, 0mg per Litre, 10mg per Litre |
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