klolyn
Member
Hi
Whilst all my community fish appear happy (not dieing) I am always struggling to keep plants alive. I tried using a CO2 setup, which didnt make any difference to plant lifespan or growth (bubble checker never changed colour even when system was obviously pouring too much gas into tank), So decided to go low tech and removed the Gas system. I have two LED strip lights by fluval (not same type) and have reduced that down to one strip on for approx 8 hours. Plants (Crypts, Java, Swords etc) have stayed alive on this low tech setup, which is encouraging. My query is - am i going a step too far with nutrients? I daily EI dose the Micro and Macros on alternate days IAW with manufacturers daily plan and i also put in 2xCaps of Flourish and Excel on the respective days. i also have the root tabs at the base of most plants too. Is this all too much?
400ltr tank
60ltr filter sump
Air stone/K1 and Biohome filtration (keeps Ammonia and Nitrates at good levels)
What do you think.....
Regards
Keith
Whilst all my community fish appear happy (not dieing) I am always struggling to keep plants alive. I tried using a CO2 setup, which didnt make any difference to plant lifespan or growth (bubble checker never changed colour even when system was obviously pouring too much gas into tank), So decided to go low tech and removed the Gas system. I have two LED strip lights by fluval (not same type) and have reduced that down to one strip on for approx 8 hours. Plants (Crypts, Java, Swords etc) have stayed alive on this low tech setup, which is encouraging. My query is - am i going a step too far with nutrients? I daily EI dose the Micro and Macros on alternate days IAW with manufacturers daily plan and i also put in 2xCaps of Flourish and Excel on the respective days. i also have the root tabs at the base of most plants too. Is this all too much?
400ltr tank
60ltr filter sump
Air stone/K1 and Biohome filtration (keeps Ammonia and Nitrates at good levels)
What do you think.....
Regards
Keith