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by steven45
Mon May 26, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: is my tank too deep for plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 123

Re: is my tank too deep for plants?

I've got a 24-inch deep tank too, and my plants were fine once I switched to a Nicrew HyperGrow. It's cheaper than the Fluval and way stronger. Also, make sure you're not overdoing the root tabs. Too much can mess with the water chemistry.
by steven45
Mon Apr 21, 2025 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Root tabs and liquid fertilizer combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 231

Re: Root tabs and liquid fertilizer combo?

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try adding liquid fertilizer and see how it goes. My substrate is gravel, so I'll stick with the root tabs too.
by steven45
Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Root tabs and liquid fertilizer combo?
Replies: 10
Views: 231

Root tabs and liquid fertilizer combo?

I've been using root tabs for my Amazon Swords but they're still looking kinda weak. Would adding liquid fertilizer help, or is that overkill? My tank's a 40 gallon with moderate lighting, CO2 injection, and weekly water changes.
by steven45
Sun Feb 16, 2025 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect
Replies: 14
Views: 9048

Re: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect


I'm starting to think I'm the odd one out here, but I've had nothing but issues with shipped fish. Three times I've tried it, and each time it's been a disaster. First time, entire aquarium wiped out. Second time, 50% of the fish didn't make it. And this last time, about a third have died so far ...
by steven45
Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect
Replies: 14
Views: 9048

buying fish that's been shipped: what to expect

I'm starting to think I'm the odd one out here, but I've had nothing but issues with shipped fish. Three times I've tried it, and each time it's been a disaster. First time, entire aquarium wiped out. Second time, 50% of the fish didn't make it. And this last time, about a third have died so far ...
by steven45
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my plants turning white?
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Why are my plants turning white?

I've had my tank for a year now and I'm stumped - my plants have been turning white over the past couple months. I just started using Easy Green a couple weeks ago, before that it was Fluval Gro+, which only had micronutrients. Not sure if that's the issue or something else entirely.
by steven45
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Causes of discolored plant leaves
Replies: 2
Views: 1037

Causes of discolored plant leaves

I've got a bit of a concern with my hygrophila corymbosa - the leaves are turning discolored. Anyone know what might be causing this issue?