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by MrGuppy
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evaluating the effectiveness of open tank hedges against jumpers
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Re: Evaluating the effectiveness of open tank hedges against jumpers

I'm not serious, but imagine if we could just add some extra height to our tanks. You know, like those super tall sticks - 7 feet high or something - attached to the sides and wrapped in non-sticky plastic. It sounds ridiculous, but it would be awesome if it actually worked.
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:03 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape

Thx, I'll give it a shot, appreciate the help
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape


I had a bottle of API CO2 Booster, used it for 5 weeks, didn't see any improvement with my plants. Then I read the ingredient list, Glutaflakedehyde is the main one, and it's not good for humans, let alone fish. Causes skin irritation, eye, nose, throat, and lung problems, headaches, drowsiness ...
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 7:20 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape


Never used API, but Glut in general shouldn't be the culprit for the Salvinia's struggles - it's probably just not getting much benefit from it, given its access to atmospheric CO2. My own experience with the plant is that it thrives on macronutrients and micronutrients. Initially, growth was slow ...
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:28 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape


Never used API, but Glut in general shouldn't be the culprit for the Salvinia's struggles - it's probably just not getting much benefit from it, given its access to atmospheric CO2. My own experience with the plant is that it thrives on macronutrients and micronutrients. Initially, growth was slow ...
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:14 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape


Your tank water parameters seem fine for plants, pH 7 and GH around 4 is a good starting point. I'm not a fan of CO2 boosters, in my opinion, they're more of a trend. Plants don't necessarily die from low CO2 levels, they just go dormant. In most cases, a lack of essential nutrients is the real ...
by MrGuppy
Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:44 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape


Looking at the floating plants in your tank, I think the one on the right is a Salvinia, but the dying one on the left, I'm not sure - could be water lettuce or another Salvinia.

Light and nutrients are key for plant growth. Can you tell me more about your lighting setup? And aside from the ...
by MrGuppy
Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape

So I'm using 2 x T5 24W for my tank and it's 36 inches long, is this enough for my plants?
by MrGuppy
Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:27 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

Re: how to keep your plants in good shape

Thx for the info about the co2 booster, really appreciate it. I'm not sure if my lighting is enough for the plants, I've attached a pic below.
by MrGuppy
Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:33 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: how to keep your plants in good shape
Replies: 16
Views: 2836

how to keep your plants in good shape

Hi, I was told that not all plants grow well in every tank. But I'd like to know how to keep this specific plant alive since I'm having trouble with it in my tank.

My tank's pH is 7, GH is around 4. It's low tech, but I occasionally add a CO2 booster. I also have fish in the tank and use liquid ...