Josh's journey into planted

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

7 glowlights and biomax i figure the 5 hex dosnt have the best filtration so i may as well help increas where the bacteria can go

 

[alLexX]

7 glowlights and biomax i figure the 5 hex dosnt have the best filtration so i may as well help increas where the bacteria can go

cool,dont forget pics(of the fish)

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

temp acclimate gonna add some water then drop

 

[alLexX]

temp acclimate gonna add some water then drop

they look nice,good luck with them

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

thank you il keep you updated

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

here they are why are they in a corner?

 

[alLexX]

here they are why are they in a corner?

there just settling in,theyll be adventerous soon

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

there all hanging at the back near the heater when will i see them "school" or is that only defensive behavior

 

[roydooms]

I like the additions in your tank Josh

Once they get comfortable they'll be swimming all over you tank. Schooling is actually a defense mechanism and they'll stick together when threatened or doesn't feel safe. Give them a couple of days.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

thank you roy i like their orange stripe it looks like i need the trim the star grass in the back alredy how should i go about that?

 

[roydooms]

thank you roy i like their orange stripe it looks like i need the trim the star grass in the back alredy how should i go about that?

Just trim and re-plant As long as there are leaves on the stem, it'll grow as a new plant.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

Just trim and re-plant As long as there are leaves on the stem, it'll grow as a new plant.

can i pinch it or do i need scissors

 

[roydooms]

can i pinch it or do i need scissors

It'll look better if you use a scissor.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

ok il go look now my plants are displaying alot of photo-tropisim( thats the one where they move twords light right?) il post pics of the trim and re-scape

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

the only scissors in the house are rusted around the joint is that fine if its submerged for a few minutes id rather not take the plant out i like the spot its in

 

[roydooms]

You can just pinch it. Is your star grass shooting new stems on the sides? You can trim those as well and re-plant.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

i see the start of new plantlets i did not expect to have this much growth or success 3700k and 4100k actually do the job well i noticed some algae on my heater end cap should i stop dosing leaf zone 2x and only do 1x a week

 

[roydooms]

Just do one dose a week. If you start seeing deficiencies, add a half dose/ week.

 

[Homedog98]

My star grass is doing ok, but my ludwiga is out of control! Lol. I get a new stem every other day with stock lighting lol. Hows the ludwiga doing?

 

[roydooms]

My star grass is doing ok, but my ludwiga is out of control! Lol. I get a new stem every other day

Nice before you know it, you'll run out of space to plant your trimmings. Lol