[rountreesj]

wow, slow down....

science behind tanks:
good substrate
good CONSTANT STABLE co2
good ferts
good light.
tweaking of lights, co2, and ferts

done, minimal algae.

don't waist your time with the petsmart plants, additives, or diy co2 setups...get quality first time round or wait.

end rant.

 

[rountreesj]

indeed, my first attepts were indeed miserable failures. but i have had nothing but bad experience with seachem's fert lines. root tabs good. ferts, just ask Orlando at green leaf aquariums for the four powders you'll need...N,P,K, and trace. much better in my opinion and experience.