http://www.plantedtank.net/forums Discuss fertilizers and water parameters and how one is affected by the other. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.plantedtank.net/forums http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96838-leaf-zone-api-potassium-iron.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:48 GMT Does anyone use API LeafZone (Potash .3%/Iron .1%) I was going to use it to supplement my dosing of Florish and Kent ProPlant to add extra Iron and Potassium to my tank, but I'm reading that dosing Iron and Potassium together is less effective or not effective at all. Anyone? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters anastasisariel http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96838-leaf-zone-api-potassium-iron.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96742-csm-without-boron.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:27:01 GMT Ok, I've got a bag of CSM with out boron which I've had for a long time and will have for a long time (bout a pound). Should I get the CSM+B? Is boron essential to some particular aspect of a plant's growth? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters MarkMc http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96742-csm-without-boron.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96741-dosing-dry-10-chelated-iron.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:02 GMT Anybody else dosing this dry? If you are, how much are you dosing? I'm dosing using the pinch dash smidgen spoons. A smidgen or two 3 times a week. That's a 32nd of a teaspoon or so. In a 55 gallon tank. I don't really want to mix a solution and I've not seen a formula for dry dosing. I'm thinking that's not much.BTW I'm not concerned that it will cause an algae outbreak. ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters MarkMc http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96741-dosing-dry-10-chelated-iron.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96712-ph-6-0-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:44:38 GMT What are the odds that an air stone hooked up to my co2 at 2bps could defuse so well that it droped my PH from 6.8(out of the tap) to 6.0 in a 75g tank? What are the odds that an air stone hooked up to my co2 at 2bps could defuse so well that it droped my PH from 6.8(out of the tap) to 6.0 in a 75g tank? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters dempsec1 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96712-ph-6-0-a.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96695-new-dry-ferts.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:43 GMT I have a 125g tall tank with a 29 gallon sump that is CO2 injected. I have 210w of light, 6 Angels, 3 bala sharks, 10 Black Skirted Tetras, 3 SAEs, 2 hatchet fish, 3 otos, 1 clown pleco, and lots of Trumpet Snails, 6 Assassin Snails. I need to know where to begin, I have not bought anything yet but... I have a 125g tall tank with a 29 gallon sump that is CO2 injected. I have 210w of light, 6 Angels, 3 bala sharks, 10 Black Skirted Tetras, 3 SAEs, 2 hatchet fish, 3 otos, 1 clown pleco, and lots of Trumpet Snails, 6 Assassin Snails. I need to know where to begin, I have not bought anything yet but I was planning on it by the end of the week. What do I need to get and how much of what do I need to put into my tank:icon_ques ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters goalieman59 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96695-new-dry-ferts.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96679-75-gallon-excel-tank-dosing-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:52:32 GMT i have a 75 gallon tank and i started using excel because i have too much light for a low light tank. i have 108watts of t5ho. im using flourite substrate my current dosing goes like this...... SUN: Dose Flourish 5ml Dose Excel 6ml MON: Dose Excel 6ml i have a 75 gallon tank and i started using excel because i have too much light for a low light tank. i have 108watts of t5ho. im using flourite substrate
my current dosing goes like this......



SUN: Dose Flourish 5ml
Dose Excel 6ml

MON: Dose Excel 6ml

TUE: Dose kno3 1/4 teasponn
Dose kh2po4 1/8 teaspoon
Dose Excel 6ml

WED: Dose Flourish 5ml
Dose Excel 6ml

THUR: Dose Excel 6ml

FRI: Dose Excel 6ml

SAT: 50% Water Change
Dose kno3 1/4 teaspoon
Dose kh2po4 1/8 teaspoon
Big Dose of Excel 30ml

i think i need more kh2po4 but dunno
any help would be great ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters steve_dowg2001 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96679-75-gallon-excel-tank-dosing-help.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96676-pfertz-vs-seachem.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:19:46 GMT I am in the planning phase for an extra 10g that I have lying around. So I started going through all my supplies, gadgets, gear and junk to see just what all I have and what I still need.

Low and behold, I am real low on Ferts. Time to order some more.

I've always used SeaChem products and like them very much, but now I see this pfertz line that's out.

What are you opinions on ferts?

pfertz or SeaChem? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters JoePhish http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96676-pfertz-vs-seachem.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96645-help-me-out-ferts-i-need.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:09:06 GMT Its a 37gal going to be heavy planted http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/aquarium-fertilizer.html can anyone tell me which ferts I need. Thanks :icon_smil Its a 37gal going to be heavy planted http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/aq...ertilizer.html can anyone tell me which ferts I need. Thanks :icon_smil ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters jczz1232 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96645-help-me-out-ferts-i-need.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96630-might-target-level-co2-lower-tank.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:25:55 GMT Hi all, I have read as much info as I can find on the misting method of CO2 delivery. Previously, I was using Rex style external reactors on both my EI tanks, with reasonable success. Like most people, though, I found that the output from each canister was slowed considerably with the reactor... Hi all,

I have read as much info as I can find on the misting method of CO2 delivery. Previously, I was using Rex style external reactors on both my EI tanks, with reasonable success. Like most people, though, I found that the output from each canister was slowed considerably with the reactor plumbed inline with the outflow.

So, I bought two Hagen Elite underwater filters and set them up as diffusers in both tanks (45 and 72). I seem to be getting reasonable results in the 45 gallon... however, in the 72 gallon the plants seem to be pearling, but I can't seem to lower the pH by a full degree with the misting method. Perhaps this is just simply due to a lack of circulation in the 72 gallon (since it is a 4 foot tank).

I would be content to just watch the plants in the 72 and see how they do, but there already is a degree of BBA, so I want to make sure my CO2 is optimal, lest the algae get out of hand.

So, my question is, can you get away with less CO2 if the misting method is used? Since not all the CO2 is dissolved with this method, should I aim for the same drop in pH as I had before? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters jart http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96630-might-target-level-co2-lower-tank.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96584-what-daily-dose-flourish-flourish-iron.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:31:48 GMT I have a 10 gal and a 6 gal I have been putting around 1 mil of flourish and flourish iron in each tank a week Is that enough? Been dosing a cap of excel a day is that good? I have a 10 gal and a 6 gal

I have been putting around 1 mil of flourish and flourish iron in each tank a week

Is that enough?

Been dosing a cap of excel a day is that good? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters sollie7 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96584-what-daily-dose-flourish-flourish-iron.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96569-dosing-pfertz-7x-week.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:21:47 GMT *Pfertz.com for NPKM: DIRECTIONS:* Dose all liquid fertilizers 5-7 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons. DO you really do it 7X a week? Pfertz.com for NPKM:
DIRECTIONS: Dose all liquid fertilizers 5-7 times per week @ 1 pump per 10 gallons.

DO you really do it 7X a week? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters chicago_animal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96569-dosing-pfertz-7x-week.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96480-co2-tank.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:30:06 GMT How long do CO2 tanks last? I am growing weary of DIY and want to upgrade to a tank. Should I get a 5lb or something small like a 20oz paintball tank? I dont expect anything exact just a ball park of how long each would last. How long do CO2 tanks last? I am growing weary of DIY and want to upgrade to a tank. Should I get a 5lb or something small like a 20oz paintball tank? I dont expect anything exact just a ball park of how long each would last. ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters seadee33 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96480-co2-tank.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96472-going-vacation.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:02:38 GMT Hello,

I'm currently on a EI dose method for my planted tank. However, around Christmas time, I will be gone from my home for appoximately two weeks. Should I be concerned since there will be no one that can maintain my tank? How would you recommend that I prepare for this? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters phan10ms http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96472-going-vacation.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96455-freezing-dosing-solutions.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:14:24 GMT I've made 500 mL batches of PPS-pro macro and micro solutions. Turns out, this is too much for my needs right now. I should've made 250 mL batches. Can portions of the solutions be frozen, and thawed and used later? ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters thrak76 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96455-freezing-dosing-solutions.html http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96445-co2-bacteria.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:47:16 GMT Hey all!

I have a question...
Maybe a dumb question but…….. Here goes…. I hope it’s in the right thread. Does pumping co2 into the canister filter in some way, affect the bacteria in your filter? In a good way or bad way? Just a thought..... I don't know but I'm sure someone here does. Thank you all in advance! ]]> Fertilizers and Water Parameters dempsec1 http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fertilizers-water-parameters/96445-co2-bacteria.html