Amazon sword help

[AaronW]

One. I was very thorough with my gravel hose. I noticed a lot of decaying plant matter. Not that much fish waste really.

I believe that was the source of my nitrate spike.

 

[Fresh2o]

I checked out that website. I'm gonna stock up on supplies. Thanks for the tip

Don't forget the pellet applicator. Comes in 3 sizes and is basically a clear plastic tube with thumb powered plunger thingy. But it makes inserting pellets so much more easier. No more wet hands.
I ordered the iron for all plants, phosphate for the swords and total for everything else.

 

[AaronW]

I think I have to get the iron. I have phosphate fertilizers. I spread the swords around. Should be ok now

 

[Rivercats]

You really want your nitrates at 10-20ppm in a planted tank. With readings at zero you could end up with a nutrient deficiency issue.

 

[AaronW]

Here is today's nitrate reading.
I think my nitrates only read zero because I did a big water change.

 

[Mrs.h2012]

Here is today's nitrate reading.
I think my nitrates only read zero because I did a big water change.

I'm are that's why. This level of nitrates look fine to me. I think when you have plants you want to keep nitrates between 10-20ppm

 

[AaronW]

Well I'm inserting the root tabs as we speak. They are pretty high in iron. And I already used phosphate ferts.
If they do not get better what are some causes of poor plant quality?

 

[Rivercats]

Old leaves won't improve but new ones will should be just fine. Then as new leaves grow in you can remove the old ones.

 

[AaronW]

Old leaves won't improve but new ones will should be just fine. Then as new leaves grow in you can remove the old ones.

Will do. Thank you