Deficiencies? And Aquascape input?

[hippokitty]

This is my 37gallon tank
12x30x24in

Two 6500K 1550 lumen fluorescent bulbs
DIY CO2 run through the intake of my aqua clear HOB
Fluval aquaclear 50
Marineland penguin bio wheel rated for 20 gallons- both filters with lots of biomedica and prefilter sponges
Eco complete substrate
Heated to 78 F

3 guppies (and 5 babies in a breeding net)
7 Cory cat fish
1 albino bristle nose



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[hippokitty]

Accidentally hit post...
Anyways..

10 neon Tetras
One otto
And about 60 cherry shrimp and counting




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And here are the Anubis that look deficient
And the swords look lacy
I'm wondering if it's a fertilizing problem or my Pleco
I've also got some GSA on plant leaves and the glass

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I also add aqueon plant food, seachem flourish and Api leafzone. I alternate which one every few days
I also have osmocote root tabs under the large sword and some of the crypts

Oh and my light cycle is 4 on, 4 off, 4 on, and off at night


Thanks in advance for any input!!!!

I'm looking into dry ferts but it's so overwhelming and expensive!!!


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[hippokitty]

Not sure if the last pic uploaded

 

[SpaceFish42]

That looks like a very nice tank. I'm fairly certain that otos need to be kept in groups to be happy.

 

[hippokitty]

Oh really?? I have never heard that. I originally bought three but two died right away


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[SpaceFish42]

Oh. I'm sorry.

 

[Mattfinn]

Ottos are known for being sensitive fish, keep them in groups of three or more.

Tank looks great btw.

 

[hippokitty]

Ok thanks maybe I'll pick up a few next weekend. He's been perfectly fine for three months so I'll deal with that later. I'm mostly worried about the plants right now :/


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[hippokitty]

Also I was wondering, is it ok to put my co2 into my hob??


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[mikem691]

Also I was wondering, is it ok to put my co2 into my hob??


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This I can answer....Yes. Im doing the same.

 

[hippokitty]

More pics of plants I'm guessing are deficient of some essential nutrient


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