DIY dry ferts?

[AaronW]

Hey AA!
Ok so I am having trouble with my amazon swords. They are starting to turn brown and clear. They are rooted in a sand flourite mix substrate. I also have a 28 watt T5HE. They were doing fine for a while because I dosed Aqueon plant food and CO2 every day. Temp was at 78 but raised to treat ick.

And now I ran out of plant food.

My question is what kind of DIY dry fert ideas are there. I'd like to do something that's affordable and somewhat sustainable for a long period of time. As well as makes my plants grow like crazy!

 

[Rivercats]

Dry ferts from GreenLeaf Aquariums is only $20 and will last for way over a year plus you get all the micro and macro nutrients you need for your tank.

 

[AaronW]

Dry ferts from GreenLeaf Aquariums is only $20 and will last for way over a year plus you get all the micro and macro nutrients you need for your tank.

Thanks Rivercats. I thought maybe there might be a way to avoid online shopping. Perhaps some sort of home depot alternative. Though I remember you mentioning that on another thread. Thanks!

 

[Rivercats]

Unfortunely your stuck this time unless you have a hydroponics store around you. If so give them a call and see if they have all those chemicals available.

 

[boadams87]

I would get some root tabs, swords are heavy root feeders.

 

[AaronW]

I would get some root tabs, swords are heavy root feeders.

I have some but my swords aren't doing that great :/

 

[boadams87]

Oh ok. Must be lacking something in your water then

 

[AaronW]

Oh ok. Must be lacking something in your water then

Figured out that my root tabs have probably dissolved. Gonna buy some more tomorrow

 

[Rivercats]

Swords like alot of phosphates and iron so if you can find root tabs high in those your swords will really appreciate it.

 

[AaronW]

Swords like alot of phosphates and iron so if you can find root tabs high in those your swords will really appreciate it.

Thanks again!