When to start?

Smeagol · 03-23-2013, 12:43 AM

Hi. I just set up a 20g high tank (Flourite substrate, high light, DIY CO2, lots of plants). Probably won't put fish in the tank for quite some time. I'm new to live plants, so I want to get some practice caring for them before I introduce fish. That said, should I start dosing fertilizers immediately? Or, how long should I wait?

homemadepopcorn · 03-23-2013, 12:56 AM

I don't see why not.

Darkblade48 · 03-23-2013, 03:27 AM

The addition of fertilizers can be stated immediately once you put plants in the aquarium.

pianofish · 03-23-2013, 05:00 AM

Is it okay to have everything planted and ready to go in a new tank and wait a week or so before adding the edition of fertilizers/co2?? I guess in my tank, it will be with crypts and sword plants.

Darkblade48 · 03-23-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pianofish

Is it okay to have everything planted and ready to go in a new tank and wait a week or so before adding the edition of fertilizers/co2?? I guess in my tank, it will be with crypts and sword plants.

It is fine, as the plants will just be using up their nutrient reserves until you start dosing.

03-23-2013, 12:43 AM	#1
Smeagol Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 109	When to start? Hi. I just set up a 20g high tank (Flourite substrate, high light, DIY CO2, lots of plants). Probably won't put fish in the tank for quite some time. I'm new to live plants, so I want to get some practice caring for them before I introduce fish. That said, should I start dosing fertilizers immediately? Or, how long should I wait? __________________ 20g high, Flourite, 2x24w T5ho, DIY CO2, EI fertz. Otos, Red Wag Platies, Harlequin Rasboras, and lots of plants!

03-23-2013, 03:27 AM	#3
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,036	The addition of fertilizers can be stated immediately once you put plants in the aquarium. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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03-23-2013, 12:56 AM	#2
homemadepopcorn Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 350	I don't see why not.