PMDD-Suggestions
I've been doing the plant thing for about 1 1/2 years now. After some
recent algae problems (minor so far), I've decided to ask for suggestions on my dosing. I would like to know what people think I should add weekly to my 29 gal. aquarium with CO2 injection. I have about 4.2 watts per gallon (I know people consider this a lot, but I like this and I'm also stuck with it). I've been adding the ingredients dry lately, doing a 50% water change weekly. Here is what I add... Would someone like to offer suggestions on how much I should add? The pH is around 6.8 and the CO2 is around 25 ppm. Mg (epsom salt)-haven't added any for the most part KNO3-little over 1/4 teaspoon twice per week K2SO4-1/2 teaspoon once per week KH2PO4-around 1/16-1/20 teaspoon twice per week Trace mix (doesn't have any Mg)-around 8 ml twice per week Any ideas are much appreciated! -- Craig Brye University of Phoenix Online |
PMDD-Suggestions
Can I ask how you get that much light over a 29. I also have a 29.
Thanks Steve "Craig Brye" wrote in message ... I've been doing the plant thing for about 1 1/2 years now. After some recent algae problems (minor so far), I've decided to ask for suggestions on my dosing. I would like to know what people think I should add weekly to my 29 gal. aquarium with CO2 injection. I have about 4.2 watts per gallon (I know people consider this a lot, but I like this and I'm also stuck with it). I've been adding the ingredients dry lately, doing a 50% water change weekly. Here is what I add... Would someone like to offer suggestions on how much I should add? The pH is around 6.8 and the CO2 is around 25 ppm. Mg (epsom salt)-haven't added any for the most part KNO3-little over 1/4 teaspoon twice per week K2SO4-1/2 teaspoon once per week KH2PO4-around 1/16-1/20 teaspoon twice per week Trace mix (doesn't have any Mg)-around 8 ml twice per week Any ideas are much appreciated! -- Craig Brye University of Phoenix Online |
PMDD-Suggestions
I have a JBJ lighting system. It's a 2x65watt set-up. I had one before and
liked it (had a problem with one of the fans), but now they've improved them even more. The one I have is 24" long (they do make them in 30" long for our sized tank), and I have made my own open top with this resting about 5-6" above the water line. Works really nice. -- Craig Brye University of Phoenix Online "Steve Kreutzer" wrote in message ... Can I ask how you get that much light over a 29. I also have a 29. Thanks Steve "Craig Brye" wrote in message ... I've been doing the plant thing for about 1 1/2 years now. After some recent algae problems (minor so far), I've decided to ask for suggestions on my dosing. I would like to know what people think I should add weekly to my 29 gal. aquarium with CO2 injection. I have about 4.2 watts per gallon (I know people consider this a lot, but I like this and I'm also stuck with it). I've been adding the ingredients dry lately, doing a 50% water change weekly. Here is what I add... Would someone like to offer suggestions on how much I should add? The pH is around 6.8 and the CO2 is around 25 ppm. Mg (epsom salt)-haven't added any for the most part KNO3-little over 1/4 teaspoon twice per week K2SO4-1/2 teaspoon once per week KH2PO4-around 1/16-1/20 teaspoon twice per week Trace mix (doesn't have any Mg)-around 8 ml twice per week Any ideas are much appreciated! -- Craig Brye University of Phoenix Online |
PMDD-Suggestions
Craig,
Without doing all the math (I'll leave that up to you), check out the PMDD recipe here http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Fertilizer/pmdd-tim.html . At a glance, I would say you are adding way too much fertilizer, and adding it the wrong way. I haven't heard anyone recommend adding the dry ingredients directly - it should always be dissolved in water. With that much light you will be more susceptible to an algae outbreak than most folks, so you really need to monitor your nutrients carefully. Depending on the type of algae, you could be overdosing nitrates, phosphates, or iron. Jody "Craig Brye" wrote in message ... I've been doing the plant thing for about 1 1/2 years now. After some recent algae problems (minor so far), I've decided to ask for suggestions on my dosing. I would like to know what people think I should add weekly to my 29 gal. aquarium with CO2 injection. I have about 4.2 watts per gallon (I know people consider this a lot, but I like this and I'm also stuck with it). I've been adding the ingredients dry lately, doing a 50% water change weekly. Here is what I add... Would someone like to offer suggestions on how much I should add? The pH is around 6.8 and the CO2 is around 25 ppm. Mg (epsom salt)-haven't added any for the most part KNO3-little over 1/4 teaspoon twice per week K2SO4-1/2 teaspoon once per week KH2PO4-around 1/16-1/20 teaspoon twice per week Trace mix (doesn't have any Mg)-around 8 ml twice per week Any ideas are much appreciated! -- Craig Brye University of Phoenix Online |
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