Can I get some expert feedback?

[vince.4395]

Anyone with experience?

Hi everyone!! I have a few questions about my planted tank. I see growth but not like others with similar plants and specs..

20 gallon tall
Lighting: dual t5 lamp (each 14w)
Substrate: Eco complete
Co2: pressurized
Certs. Leaf zone after ever weekly water change, api root tabs every couple of months.
I also have black brush algae however since adding pressurized co2 it has turned dark red..
Thank you for replying.

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[fort384]

You have adequate lighting for medium and some high light requiring plants. However, it is likely you are running short on Nitrogen or Phosphorus. Leafzone is mostly a postassium supplement with some micro nutrients and a small N component. You may need to look towards dosing N,P,K and micros either EI or PPS Pro to make sure you aren't bottoming out on any nutrients.

 

[vince.4395]

EI? PPS Pro? Sorry Im still learning the jargon and abbreviations associated with planted tanks.. I'm green lol

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[fort384]

This article may shed some light

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/introduction-fertilizing-planted-tank/