So, this happened by accident ... I was unhappy with the right side of my tank (sand bed), and I wanted more plants; so I planted my trimmings in the sand ... I like soil for obvious reasons, but I wanted to see if there was a difference (and this way I didn’t have to rip it all up ... long term goal).
Anyways, I noticed my rotala rotundifolia in the sand is strikingly red compared to the soil tips. I did notice that as I plant the tips, they get a deep red intermediate colour, then once they root (I presume), they get back to green.
My recent dosing and water change is as follows (been recovering the tank so probably changing more water than I “plan”, but I kind of like it).
Daily dose of ei micro/macro
Water change 60, 2x a week.
So, the big question: is this coincidence? Does colour change as a plant roots? Does substrate nutrient accessibility affect “how easily” we get colouring?
I am just curious!
Cheers,
Josh
Note those soil sprinkles on the sand are just sprinkles; it isn’t mixed.
Anyways, I noticed my rotala rotundifolia in the sand is strikingly red compared to the soil tips. I did notice that as I plant the tips, they get a deep red intermediate colour, then once they root (I presume), they get back to green.
My recent dosing and water change is as follows (been recovering the tank so probably changing more water than I “plan”, but I kind of like it).
Daily dose of ei micro/macro
Water change 60, 2x a week.
So, the big question: is this coincidence? Does colour change as a plant roots? Does substrate nutrient accessibility affect “how easily” we get colouring?
I am just curious!
Cheers,
Josh
Note those soil sprinkles on the sand are just sprinkles; it isn’t mixed.