robiray
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi all,
I have a freshwater aquarium measuring 18"(L) x 9"(W) x 18" (D) & have lots of plants in it. The bad news is I know the names of just a bunch of them & the rest I would like to know. Will post a picture shortly. The tank's lit by a 8W cfl tube, pale yellow in color, which the vendor told me is adequate for plant growth in the tank I have. But, somehow I'm not convinced & would like to know on what changes should I be doing for a healthy plant growth.
I set up this last Sunday, so, its just 4 days. THough I haven't measured water parameters, but plan to change 1/4th water, the following weekend after this. Of all the plants, I'm listing down the names of the ones I know or seem to know:
2 pairs each of green & red cabombas
2 pairs of amazon swords
A java fern attached to driftwood
A bunch of foxtails
The swords are showing signs of nutrient deficiency in the form of holes in the leaves & brown colorations on some, thats what I guess. I have added a liquid fertilizer. Lights are on for 12 hrs/day. The mechanical filter stays on, twice a day, once in the morning & the next in the evening. Along with the lights, I do switch on the air pump for the same duration.
Would be kind of you guys to let me know the problem areas & what steps do I take for lighting, etc !
Thanks.
I have a freshwater aquarium measuring 18"(L) x 9"(W) x 18" (D) & have lots of plants in it. The bad news is I know the names of just a bunch of them & the rest I would like to know. Will post a picture shortly. The tank's lit by a 8W cfl tube, pale yellow in color, which the vendor told me is adequate for plant growth in the tank I have. But, somehow I'm not convinced & would like to know on what changes should I be doing for a healthy plant growth.
I set up this last Sunday, so, its just 4 days. THough I haven't measured water parameters, but plan to change 1/4th water, the following weekend after this. Of all the plants, I'm listing down the names of the ones I know or seem to know:
2 pairs each of green & red cabombas
2 pairs of amazon swords
A java fern attached to driftwood
A bunch of foxtails
The swords are showing signs of nutrient deficiency in the form of holes in the leaves & brown colorations on some, thats what I guess. I have added a liquid fertilizer. Lights are on for 12 hrs/day. The mechanical filter stays on, twice a day, once in the morning & the next in the evening. Along with the lights, I do switch on the air pump for the same duration.
Would be kind of you guys to let me know the problem areas & what steps do I take for lighting, etc !
Thanks.