So now i dose Macros one day and Micros the other.... - Aquarium Advice

Atl300zx · 06-12-2007, 08:32 AM

My Vals are literally growing 3-4 inches a day, it is insane. How do you trim Vals? can i just cut the top off? Everything seems to be on the up and up and i have only been dosing correctly now for a week.

Still no pearling.

I do have one concern, my Crypt Wendtii is dropping leaves left and right, is this normal with a change in fertilizer dosing?

**Purrbox** · 06-12-2007, 10:22 AM

Crypts are very sensitive to changes in water quality. It doesn't matter if the change is for the better or not. Give it some time to adjust and it should stop loosing leaves.

Atl300zx · 06-12-2007, 11:17 AM

Phew....on a side note, my Crypt Lutea sent out its first side runner, so i have a baby one of those

Also anyone know the answer to my previous Val question?

newfound77951 · 06-12-2007, 03:01 PM

I think you can just trim the tops....but I have not grown Vals so i am not totally sure....I'm sure someone who has will chime in.

Glad to hear that everything is moving in the right direction! Don't worry about the crypts, they will freak out for a while and then be fine again. They are hardy and picky at the same time.

Hoovercat · 06-12-2007, 03:14 PM

I'll second that the vals just get a "haircut".

Hoovercat · 06-12-2007, 03:17 PM

Oh, and just FYI, I found happy vals to be too prolific for my taste. They grow too fast so always need a trim and make too many babies.

Atl300zx · 06-12-2007, 03:44 PM

So far I havent had a plant that has grown too fast for me, it is most likely b/c i always been doign something wrong....hopefully when i work things out i have that problem

Hoovercat · 06-12-2007, 07:10 PM

Don't worry, you'll get it all in line soon enough.

*off topic*
What kind of 300zx ya got? I drive a '04 G35 coupe and love the Nissans.

ryan · 06-12-2007, 07:15 PM

thats awesome...whats your dosing schedule i want to see if it works for my tank?alspo what size tank you have?any pics?

Atl300zx · 06-12-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoovercat

Don't worry, you'll get it all in line soon enough.

*off topic*
What kind of 300zx ya got? I drive a '04 G35 coupe and love the Nissans.

I have a 1990 300zx Nonturbo (for sale), 1992 300zx TT (500 rwhp), and a 2004 350z.

My dosing schedule is as follows:

MWF 1/2 tsp KN03, 1/8 tsp KH2P04, 1/8 tsp K2S04,

TuThSa1/8 tsp (CSM+B) Trace Elements

50% Water Change on Monday

I have a 55 gallon, Co2 injected (50 ppm), and 260 watts CF (i run 130 watts from 9-11am, then 260watts from 11-7, then 130watts from 7-9pm)

06-12-2007, 08:32 AM	#1
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	So now i dose Macros one day and Micros the other.... My Vals are literally growing 3-4 inches a day, it is insane. How do you trim Vals? can i just cut the top off? Everything seems to be on the up and up and i have only been dosing correctly now for a week. Still no pearling. I do have one concern, my Crypt Wendtii is dropping leaves left and right, is this normal with a change in fertilizer dosing?

06-12-2007, 10:22 AM	#2
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	Crypts are very sensitive to changes in water quality. It doesn't matter if the change is for the better or not. Give it some time to adjust and it should stop loosing leaves. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

06-12-2007, 03:44 PM	#7
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	So far I havent had a plant that has grown too fast for me, it is most likely b/c i always been doign something wrong....hopefully when i work things out i have that problem __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

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06-12-2007, 11:17 AM	#3
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 461	Phew....on a side note, my Crypt Lutea sent out its first side runner, so i have a baby one of those Also anyone know the answer to my previous Val question?

06-12-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
Hoovercat Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Memphis,Tn US Posts: 438	I'll second that the vals just get a "haircut".

06-12-2007, 03:17 PM	#6
Hoovercat Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Memphis,Tn US Posts: 438	Oh, and just FYI, I found happy vals to be too prolific for my taste. They grow too fast so always need a trim and make too many babies.

06-12-2007, 07:10 PM	#8
Hoovercat Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Memphis,Tn US Posts: 438	Don't worry, you'll get it all in line soon enough. off topic What kind of 300zx ya got? I drive a '04 G35 coupe and love the Nissans.

06-12-2007, 07:15 PM	#9
ryan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: pickering, ontario Posts: 378	thats awesome...whats your dosing schedule i want to see if it works for my tank?alspo what size tank you have?any pics?