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AgaBoogaBoo
Lifer
Agreed with Minerva, be careful with that.
There are many good choices if you look around on a fish aquatic plant forums, such as ADA Aquasoil available at adgshop.com. A lot of their stuff is arguable overpriced so keep that in mind, but their substrate is pretty good. If you order a decent size from them, it's easy to get discounts so keep that in mind.
Plantedtank.net, aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc, and aquahobby.com are all good sites for reference.
Accipiter22
Banned
The light is about 12 years old...it actually died yesterday lol
Accipiter22
Banned
I'll take photos this afternoon.
As to the changing water: I've never done it before as my fish always are healthy, they usually live several years. I have a Danio that's about 6 years old, a couple harlequin rasboras that are several years old as well. I'm going to the store today to pick up a new flourescent bulb, and probably some new or used fish as well.
As to the changing water: I've never done it before as my fish always are healthy, they usually live several years. I have a Danio that's about 6 years old, a couple harlequin rasboras that are several years old as well. I'm going to the store today to pick up a new flourescent bulb, and probably some new or used fish as well.
Periodic water changes are a necessity for an aquatic environment supporting thriving life.
The problem with kitty litter without an accurate assay is you have no idea what processes it may have been subjected to. Zeolite is highly adsorbent; if it were stored around something toxic to fishes it can release these materials back into the water. If you're packing contactors with the stuff and follow up with a granular activated carbon contactor downstream, it will be much safer but I'd be willing to bet the OP isn't on this level of fishkeeping. 😉
The problem with kitty litter without an accurate assay is you have no idea what processes it may have been subjected to. Zeolite is highly adsorbent; if it were stored around something toxic to fishes it can release these materials back into the water. If you're packing contactors with the stuff and follow up with a granular activated carbon contactor downstream, it will be much safer but I'd be willing to bet the OP isn't on this level of fishkeeping. 😉
Accipiter22
Banned
I went to the local fish shop today, and they agreed, there's no need for a co2 system, they don't use any there and they have about 50 freshwater and saltwater tanks. They said it's most likely an issue with my light that I'm using. Brazilian Sword is the name of the plant btw. They also said that you shouldn't really have to change a significant portion of your water more than once a month.
Brazillian Swords (if they are what the LFS is selling) are actually not true aquatic plants and don't have a good record of survival submersed.
CO2 systems are not needed in low light tanks but if you have a very powerful lighting system it is highly recommended that you do use some sort of CO2 supplementation.
I think you need to look at additives the source of your problems. Deficentcies in N(nitrogen) P(phosphorus) K(potassium) are the root of your problem.
Go check out a site like aquatic plants central.
ps. Water changes are very important. Do them
Cheers,
Aquaman
CO2 systems are not needed in low light tanks but if you have a very powerful lighting system it is highly recommended that you do use some sort of CO2 supplementation.
I think you need to look at additives the source of your problems. Deficentcies in N(nitrogen) P(phosphorus) K(potassium) are the root of your problem.
Go check out a site like aquatic plants central.
ps. Water changes are very important. Do them
Cheers,
Aquaman
Do not take the word of LFS (local fish store). Get a book (buy one or get one from a library). I personally change 20% of my water from my freshwater tanks every week (except my discus tanks which I change 20% every 3 days, some discus keepers change water everyday). For my saltwater tanks I change 10% every week.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Cheers,
Aquaman
AgaBoogaBoo
Lifer
Agreed, most LFS's are targetting the masses and so they won't carry products for CO2 injection.
For those who view CO2 injection as a weird thing - just browse some of those forums I linked to above and view their galleries/journals in the forums that people post, you'll quickly see that not having CO2 injection is the odd part.
Yup, now that we know its a sword we are talkin, its safe to say that your plant is suffering from some sort of nutrient deficiency. Try using a liquid suppliment, but be sure not to overdo it. Also replacing or at least adding in fresh water to replace evaporated water is a good way to replace trace elements and other stuff.
that said, still waiting on pictures!!!
You'll want to ask those questions here. Excellent resource when I was into planted tanks. Read over the First Planted Tank section.
The Brazillian Swords are notoriously hard to keep, and I'm amazed they lasted as long as they do in your tank. Personally, I would have given them weeks, not months, especially under a 12 year old bulb. What were you running? A florescent of some kind?
Aquaman's right about the water changes. Essentially your plants use up a lot of minerals in the water and you're not replenishing them. Supplements will help, but water changes are required. Get a python as it's the greatest single best investment you can make for a fish tank. Water changes are a breeze.
Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to pictures.
The Brazillian Swords are notoriously hard to keep, and I'm amazed they lasted as long as they do in your tank. Personally, I would have given them weeks, not months, especially under a 12 year old bulb. What were you running? A florescent of some kind?
Aquaman's right about the water changes. Essentially your plants use up a lot of minerals in the water and you're not replenishing them. Supplements will help, but water changes are required. Get a python as it's the greatest single best investment you can make for a fish tank. Water changes are a breeze.
Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to pictures.
IHateMyJob2004
Lifer
You need an easy to maintain plant that grows fast (to fight off algae from growing on them).
Swords might do the trick. Try those out. A good pet store should have someone that can help you out with plants. That means you can skip PetSmart and all the big box cocnepts.
ProfJohn
Lifer
If you add the CO2 generator won?t you be adding to greenhouse gasses?
You might want to go with plastic plants instead of being held responsible for global warming.
BTW I've had fish tanks for 20 years and live plants are still a pain. Give my plastic plants and tough fish and I am happy.
You might want to go with plastic plants instead of being held responsible for global warming.
BTW I've had fish tanks for 20 years and live plants are still a pain. Give my plastic plants and tough fish and I am happy.
SagaLore
Elite Member
My 37 gallon tank:
I laid down about half an inch of Onyx Sand, with larger natural gravel on top. This is mineral rich and raises the ph a bit.
I use the Hagen Plant-Gro canister. After going through a few refill packs, I learned the ratio of yeast and salt I need to mix it on my own.
When planting new plants, I use Seachem Flourish tabs. I rarely use them though.
The filtration I use is the Rena Filstar XP1. This gives me two different density foam layers, room for bio material, large bag of charcoal, and a layer of cotton to polish off the water. Combined with Hagen Cycle bacteria, I get a full biological cycle that keeps toxic waste to a minimum.
My plants grow well. :thumbsup:
I laid down about half an inch of Onyx Sand, with larger natural gravel on top. This is mineral rich and raises the ph a bit.
I use the Hagen Plant-Gro canister. After going through a few refill packs, I learned the ratio of yeast and salt I need to mix it on my own.
When planting new plants, I use Seachem Flourish tabs. I rarely use them though.
The filtration I use is the Rena Filstar XP1. This gives me two different density foam layers, room for bio material, large bag of charcoal, and a layer of cotton to polish off the water. Combined with Hagen Cycle bacteria, I get a full biological cycle that keeps toxic waste to a minimum.
My plants grow well. :thumbsup:
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