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The system I have is called "JBL Proflora BioCO2 100".

Found the picture, but no mention (or pic) of an air pump. Looks just like any DIY CO2 system, except they just use an air stone diffuser at the end. Perhaps the manual will clarify.

IME corkscrew vals need plenty of light and takes a while to get established, especially in a new tank. Make sure it is not shaded by any other plants. I wouldn't worry too much about the hair algae there. Just keep up the fert dosing.

Sorry about the dead rasbora. Have you heard of a store called Slippery Little Suckers in Sydney? They import a lot of rare fish and I've heard really good things about the quality of their fishes. Not sure how far they are from you, but I personally would love to check them out someday.

-P

Thanks upikabu

I knew it wasn't in the pic, 'cause for some reason I was under the impression you had to connect to your own air pump. I thought that I read that in the instructions initially, but maybe I just assumed it because that's what you do with a normal air stones. Most likey the 2nd choice. I'll check it out at home later on.

Thanks for the fish shop link. They are not that close, but not too far away if I can't find someone I trust closer to home. Thanks for the tip.

My Vals are along the back wall, Right below where the filter box is. The lights don't start until after that area - so I guess they wouldn't get any light directly above them, but they are not shaded by other plants.

Guess I'll have to see if they pick up. I don't mind if they grow slowly, but we'll see.

Cheers
TW