What is happening to my HC? pic inside

**sayurasem** · 11-27-2012, 05:25 AM

Its slowly dying on me... Its on DSM for about 4 months now, the past 3 months was going great but this last month HC is going down hill...
(I spray the HC and open saran wrap every other day)

What should I do?
Help please

ChadRamsey · 11-27-2012, 11:22 AM

wow that sucks.

I would flood it. and start pumping mass amounts of co2 and ferts in there.

good luck

somewhatshocked · 11-27-2012, 01:11 PM

Looks like it was getting a little bit too thick/tall without enough moisture.

Definitely flood it.

**TexasCichlid** · 11-27-2012, 03:38 PM

I would flood and crank the CO2.

zergling · 11-27-2012, 06:33 PM

Check the temperature in the tank right before the photoperiod ends. I had this happen to me in the past, and the temp in the tank was going over 80F, due to the heat generated by my lighting. I had to adjust my wrap so cool air can go in on both ends, and move my lighting up.

Unfortunately, at this stage, I think it might be too late to keep it emmersed. I would echo what others have mentioned by flooding the tank and cranking up the CO2. If you don't want to do that yet, then you can check the temps, make adjustments, but be prepared to add more HC if more dies before they bounce back.

**nilocg** · 11-27-2012, 09:44 PM

This happens to my emersed HC every few months, Im not sure why it happens but it grows great fills in perfectly and then all seems to die back, each time it bounces back but takes a few weeks. I wish I could keep it from happening but havent figured anything out at this point.

Kai808 · 11-28-2012, 12:23 AM

The same thing happened to me and I flooded and blasted the CO2. I would also cut out most of the browning stems before flooding it. It was a PITA to take it out after flooding.

Good luck!

**bitFUUL** · 11-28-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nilocg

This happens to my emersed HC every few months, Im not sure why it happens but it grows great fills in perfectly and then all seems to die back, each time it bounces back but takes a few weeks. I wish I could keep it from happening but havent figured anything out at this point.

Glad to know I'm not the only one with this problem, Mine does the exact same!

beedee · 11-28-2012, 04:46 AM

I'm one month in a HC dry start and noticed a couple of strips have browned seemingly out of nowhere. I'm planning on flooding tomorrow night and cranking the co2.

by the way, what bps rate should I aim for when blasting the co2?

11-27-2012, 05:25 AM	#1
sayurasem SCAPEr (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 2,404	What is happening to my HC? pic inside Its slowly dying on me... Its on DSM for about 4 months now, the past 3 months was going great but this last month HC is going down hill... (I spray the HC and open saran wrap every other day) What should I do? Help please __________________ #364 \| Eheim Pimp Club #500 \| 12G Rimless Club \| 12 Gallon Loooooooooong Journal

11-27-2012, 11:22 AM	#2
ChadRamsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (44/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ga Posts: 1,157	wow that sucks. I would flood it. and start pumping mass amounts of co2 and ferts in there. good luck __________________ 125g High Tech 55g Low Tech 20L CRS Tank There are 2 types of people on this forum. Those that have algae, and those that lie and say they don't.

11-27-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (262/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,638	Looks like it was getting a little bit too thick/tall without enough moisture. Definitely flood it. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal Tigers \| 20cm Cubes

11-27-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
TexasCichlid Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,271	I would flood and crank the CO2. __________________ ADA 60P Iwagumi JBJ 3G Picotope - PFR Factory

11-27-2012, 06:33 PM	#5
zergling Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 989	Check the temperature in the tank right before the photoperiod ends. I had this happen to me in the past, and the temp in the tank was going over 80F, due to the heat generated by my lighting. I had to adjust my wrap so cool air can go in on both ends, and move my lighting up. Unfortunately, at this stage, I think it might be too late to keep it emmersed. I would echo what others have mentioned by flooding the tank and cranking up the CO2. If you don't want to do that yet, then you can check the temps, make adjustments, but be prepared to add more HC if more dies before they bounce back. __________________ __________________________________

11-27-2012, 09:44 PM	#6
nilocg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (324/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PacNW Posts: 2,142	This happens to my emersed HC every few months, Im not sure why it happens but it grows great fills in perfectly and then all seems to die back, each time it bounces back but takes a few weeks. I wish I could keep it from happening but havent figured anything out at this point.

11-28-2012, 12:23 AM	#7
Kai808 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 353	The same thing happened to me and I flooded and blasted the CO2. I would also cut out most of the browning stems before flooding it. It was a PITA to take it out after flooding. Good luck! __________________ 2 Islands 12G long Journal 12G Rimless Club

11-28-2012, 04:46 AM	#9
beedee Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: long beach, ca Posts: 577	I'm one month in a HC dry start and noticed a couple of strips have browned seemingly out of nowhere. I'm planning on flooding tomorrow night and cranking the co2. by the way, what bps rate should I aim for when blasting the co2? __________________ Tranquil Valley // 12g Long Iwagumi 12G Rimless Club

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