A low-iodine diet requires that you cut out dairy products and eat only a little meat, so itâs conducive to eating vegan. Hereâs a list of foods you CAN eat on a low-iodine diet: Small portions fresh chicken, turkey, beef, pork, veal. Homemade rice (not enriched or a packaged mix) Pasta (with no salt or eggs) 1-2 slices of bread/day (if total sodium content is less than 20 mg per serving)
Cycle the grow lights on and off appropriately. You cannot maximize plant growth by simply leaving the grow lights on 24 hours each day. In fact, this is a good way to stress and kill your houseplants. Instead, aim to leave grow lights on continuously for about 14 to 16 hours each day, which simulates spring sunlight. A good way to ensure that the grow lights are cycled on and off each day is to wire them to a timer. You can purchase a light timer at most home improvement stores.
But if the tank is planted then see how much and how long your plants species require. Most plants need 8-10 hours of appropriate levels of light AND complete darkness periods. Mimic the rise and set of sun as much as possible. But limit the light to less time on if fish are stressed or algae grows. Too much light will encourage the algae to grow on and kill the plants as well as the glass which prevents viewing of your fish. Never leave the lights on 24 hours at a time.... unless you want to see how thick you can grow algae!!