Macro Ferts

[Nelsontreyjones]

I am currently using Flourish Comprehensive and Excel. I am confused if I should be dosing Macros as well. This is my tank http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f70/40-breeder-planted-235957.html. If so does this sound right for what I should be dosing?

Macros:
N- 7.5ppm
P- 1.3ppm
K- 4.27ppm

Also would it be better if I switched from Flourish Comprehensive to something like this. Or is Flourish Comprehensive good enough?

Micro:
B- 0.09ppm
Cu 0.01ppm
Fe 0.50 ppm
Mg 0.11 ppm
Mn 0.14 ppm
Mo 0.0038 ppm
Zn 0.03 ppm
dGH 0.02

 

[Rivercats]

Each tank is different and things such as light, whether you use CO2 or liquid carbon, how many plants you have all decide on how much fertilizer amounts you need. So the question is how are your plants doing now? Healthy, no signs of nutrient deficiencies? Are you using liquid carbon or CO2? What type lighting do you have?

 

[Nelsontreyjones]

Well the plants seem fine but I just added some more today. As for I am using Excel right now 4ml daily but might be making the switch to pressurize Co2. I have Nova Extreme 2xT5HO Model 78W That I keep on for 11 hours.

 

[Rivercats]

That is a very long photoperiod. 8 hours is plenty. Once you switch to CO2 you might want to look into dosing dry ferts.

 

[Nelsontreyjones]

Okay I will switch the timer to 11 am to have 7 pm.