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T5ho, pressurized co2, 12 h. The dirt has been in the tank for about a year. Just last month I took everything out kept the same dirt and covered it with sand. Never tested the phosphate level don't have a test kit. I have always had this problem. No fertilizers plants grow like crazy.
Anyone know what is causing this. And how to make it go away. I have a 75 gal tank with dirt covered with sand. Cot 6 wpg t5. Had the same problem with gravel.
U will have to take everything out of the thank. Not for sure about the filter being to strong. U use miracle grow organic potting soil. Has to be organic. I would do about 1" of dirt and put 2-3 " of sand on top u will have to soak the dirt in something for a couple of weeks. Fresh dirt lets...
The only down side I have found is you can't mess with the tank. If u go pulling up the plants and moving them a lot it will make a mess. I have Cory's in my tank with sand I have never has a problem. I also have kuhli loach which like to dig and still n/p. if u look at my pics my tank has dirt...
Have you ever heard of putting dirt in the bottom of the tank? Helps a lot. No dosing to keep up with no root tabs to buy and you don't have to have strong lights to grow plants.