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Mebbid thanks for the information. I have about one more set of root tabs to use in my tank then I am defiantly switching to the DIY ones.
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08-11-2013, 10:36 AM
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Mebbid thanks for the information. I have about one more set of root tabs to use in my tank then I am defiantly switching to the DIY ones.
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You're welcome. Always glad to help 
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08-14-2013, 03:24 PM
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The sword that had the most damaged leaves is sprouting a new leaf already. No noticeable change in my other plants.
I'll do an ammonia, nitrate, kH test today and post results.
It's looking like I'll probably add a few more tabs during this week PWC. I'll have to do it tomorrow instead of Saturday because I'll be out of town this weekend.
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08-14-2013, 03:50 PM
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Yeah, they made a noticeable difference in my tank in 2 days. My sword is sprouting a new full grown leaf every other day atm
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08-14-2013, 11:15 PM
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I just ordered the 00 capsules and some dynomite fertilizer, so I'll keep everyone updated on my growth, though in not having and deficiencies.
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08-15-2013, 07:53 AM
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Ok ammo results were slightly raised but no major concern.
Ammo: .25 ppm
Nitrate: 20 ppm
kH: 2 drops (API KIT)
Gonna do PWC this morning.
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08-15-2013, 09:05 AM
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Ok so my swords are yellowing, so it seems they've exhausted the last batch of tabs I used which were the Seachem brand.
My PWC is scheduled for tomorrow so I'll do some trimming and plan on using some DIY tabs to see what results I get.
From research it seems that a popular method was using size 00 gel caps with Osmocote Plus.
Here's my dilemma:
1. Can't find Osmocote Plus because its discontinued.
2. Health food store only had size 0 gel caps
Therefore I'm gonna give this a go with Osmocote Smart Release Flower & Vegetable and the size 0 caps.
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When I made mine I used osmocote indoor/outdoor formula and had great results. I made up a ton of tabs from the osmocote I had, but once I run out of them I plan on making root tabs using dynomite fertilizer. I don't see the harm in using size 0, I would think if anything maybe just replace them a little sooner than normal.
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08-15-2013, 10:33 AM
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When I made mine I used osmocote indoor/outdoor formula and had great results. I made up a ton of tabs from the osmocote I had, but once I run out of them I plan on making root tabs using dynomite fertilizer. I don't see the harm in using size 0, I would think if anything maybe just replace them a little sooner than normal.
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Yeah I would have used the Dynamite but I would have had to order it. Didn't have time to wait for the mail lol
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08-15-2013, 10:35 AM
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Yeah I would have used the Dynamite but I would have had to order it. Didn't have time to wait for the mail lol
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I understand that! All that I had available at store near me was osmocote as well. Dynomite I only found on eBay and amazon and I didnt find it until after I had already put my tabs together. I did get my 00 el capsules online though. When I got all of the supplies I still had a couple seachem tabs left over.
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08-24-2013, 09:55 PM
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I just made 150 tabs with a 3-1 ratio of dynamite and osmocote tabs. I cant wait to try them out. It took less then an hour to do so.
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08-24-2013, 11:48 PM
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I just made 150 tabs with a 3-1 ratio of dynamite and osmocote tabs. I cant wait to try them out. It took less then an hour to do so.
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Yeah, they are nice and soo easy. It's also absurd how much growth I've gotten since I added them. You won't be disappointed
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08-25-2013, 08:58 AM
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How often do u replace them?
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08-25-2013, 09:29 AM
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Glad I'm not the only one using Dynamite lol I cant find Osnocote + anywhere around here.
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08-25-2013, 10:44 AM
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About once every 3-4 month's
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08-25-2013, 10:46 AM
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Oh wow than i deffinitely have made way to much
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08-25-2013, 10:54 AM
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Yeah... That is easy to do. I started giving them away
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08-25-2013, 11:31 AM
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I've seen a little growth but nothing spectacular. I added a few more tabs last weekend and at least both swords have sprouted new leaves as well as one of my crypts. Hopefully I will be able to grab a bottle of dynamite soon.
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08-25-2013, 11:42 AM
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*shrug* My amazon sword has grown 11 inches taller since I added my root tabs 1 month ago. I did notice that the more established the root system is in the tank the faster it will grow. So if it's a fairly new plant then it will take longer to start growing
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08-25-2013, 05:17 PM
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Yeah once mind set in it took off like new leaves over night always pruning. Just planted a red melon and it's sprouting new growth
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08-25-2013, 10:39 PM
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I saw that kind of growth with the api tabs but i made 70 just dynamite tabs and 70 just osmocote. So when i put them in tomorrow ill see the difference cause im gonna split the tank in two and compare growth
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