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by oceanmix
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: is my flow too strong for plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 22

Re: is my flow too strong for plants?

readfast wrote: ↑Mon Jun 16, 2025 11:06 am For real, my Valisneria took forever to settle until I weighted it down with lead strips. Now it's spreading like crazy. Just don't go too heavy with the flow reduction, or you'll get dead spots.
Lead strips work, but be careful with them in soft water. They can leach metals over time.
by oceanmix
Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: is my flow too strong for plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 22

Re: is my flow too strong for plants?

Kalevo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:20 am Thanks for the tips. I'll try the sponge trick and see if that helps. My substrate is just gravel, so maybe I'll look into root tabs too.
Root tabs will definitely help. Also, consider tying the Swords to small rocks until they establish.
by oceanmix
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: is my flow too strong for plants?
Replies: 10
Views: 22

Re: is my flow too strong for plants?

What's your substrate like? If it's just gravel, the roots might not have enough to hold onto. Try adding some root tabs or switching to a planted tank substrate.
by oceanmix
Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: setting up a native marine aquarium
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

setting up a native marine aquarium

I'm considering setting up a "Native Marine" tank this summer, thought it'd be cool to include a few small Blennys and Shrimp from my local beach. What are your thoughts on this?
by oceanmix
Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Acan echinata coral care and discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

Acan echinata coral care and discussion

What's the ideal distance between them and other corals?

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