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lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Hi all,
I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? Phil.. |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
"Phil Williamson" wrote in message
... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
If you want a CHEAP source of Pottassium you can get Pottassium Chloride from a product called No-Salt or Nu-Salt straight from your local grocery store! -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
"Happy'Cam'per" wrote in message ... If you want a CHEAP source of Pottassium you can get Pottassium Chloride from a product called No-Salt or Nu-Salt straight from your local grocery store! -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** Or go to your local Sears store and buy potassium Chloride used in water softeners. Mortons brand, About $8.00 US for 40lb bag. Buzz |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects
of the CO2? Phil... "Alex R" wrote in message news:7fL7c.62837$po.562934@attbi_s52... "Phil Williamson" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a moderate to heavy planted 20 gal tank and I'm noticing that the plants are growing at a decent rate but they seem to be getting holes in them and rotting. Here's my tank specs: - 15 watt powerglo - 15 watt sunglow - leaf zone plant fert. I got my water tested the other week at my LFS and they seem to be well within normal levels. Do you think my tank would benefit from CO2 via a nutrafin natural plant system? I think CO2 would make a difference, but if you don't have any (filamentous) algae, it's not mandatory at your lighting. What I would suggest is changing your trace supplement to something more complete. Try Seachem Flourish, Kent, or Tropica Mastergrow. The holes in your plants sounds like a lack of potassium, which the Leaf Zone doesn't provide enough of. For that, try the Seachem potassium supplement, or get some dry potassium sulfate, which is more cost-effective. http://www.gregwatson.com/products.asp has it for sale. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
KCl can be used a potassium supplement but a lot of people, including
myself, seemed to have trouble keeping shrimp while dosing it. I don't know whether it was the KCl itself or some impurity that came along with it. But if it kills shrimp, who knows what other harm it causes. That's why I don't recommend it anymore. If you have a choice, go for K2SO4. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com "Happy'Cam'per" wrote in message ... If you want a CHEAP source of Pottassium you can get Pottassium Chloride from a product called No-Salt or Nu-Salt straight from your local grocery store! |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
"Phil Williamson" wrote in message
... Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects of the CO2? Phil... Probably not very long. You might see pearling within a day. If all other nutrients are present, the plants should start growing faster almost immediately. Keep in mind that you might have to dose nitrate in addition to potassium, so test for that. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
KCl can be used a potassium supplement but a lot of people, including
myself, seemed to have trouble keeping shrimp while dosing it. I don't know whether it was the KCl itself or some impurity that came along with it. But if it kills shrimp, who knows what other harm it causes. That's why I don't recommend it anymore. If you have a choice, go for K2SO4. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com "Happy'Cam'per" wrote in message ... If you want a CHEAP source of Pottassium you can get Pottassium Chloride from a product called No-Salt or Nu-Salt straight from your local grocery store! |
lights, fertilizer, CO2?
"Phil Williamson" wrote in message
... Algae isn't a problem in my tank. How long would it take to see the effects of the CO2? Phil... Probably not very long. You might see pearling within a day. If all other nutrients are present, the plants should start growing faster almost immediately. Keep in mind that you might have to dose nitrate in addition to potassium, so test for that. __ Alex pcalex (at) hotpop.com |
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