Hi. I've started a new tank using dry start method and would like to ask for some advice.
As a substrate I've used planting soil (natural, no fertilizers) capped with 2-3mm gravel.
Plants: elocharis mini, reineckii nana and hemianthus cuba.
The tank is 11 days old.
So, some parts of hemiamthus started to get dark green after around 7 days and became "slimy". After around 12 h they got covered by a web-like substance (not classic "fluffy" mold). Rest of the plants are healthy and grow nicely. Also the problem seems to occure only on some HC, not the whole carpet.
Temperature is around 22.9 C - 23.5 C and the humidity is 90%+, I spray the plants with water every day and ventilate for fresh air
I would be greatfull for some advice.
As a substrate I've used planting soil (natural, no fertilizers) capped with 2-3mm gravel.
Plants: elocharis mini, reineckii nana and hemianthus cuba.
The tank is 11 days old.
So, some parts of hemiamthus started to get dark green after around 7 days and became "slimy". After around 12 h they got covered by a web-like substance (not classic "fluffy" mold). Rest of the plants are healthy and grow nicely. Also the problem seems to occure only on some HC, not the whole carpet.
Temperature is around 22.9 C - 23.5 C and the humidity is 90%+, I spray the plants with water every day and ventilate for fresh air
I would be greatfull for some advice.