Anyone good with plants?

[vince.4395]

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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[Mebbid]

The ferts are your weak link. The leaf zone is pretty sub par. If im not mistaken it's nothing but potassium and iron.

I would recommend looking into either an EI or pps pro regimen for ferts, especially since you have pressurized co2.

 

[Coursair]

If you want to stick with liquid ferts add in Flourish Comprehensive with the LeafZone.


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[Coursair]

Dry ferts are cheaper, esp for large tanks and you can customize the dosing for your tank. But you do end up having to add fertilizer on a daily basis or every other day. I'm too lazy for that so that's why I use liquid ferts and I've got small tanks.


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