kasman 20 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Got a little 4fter planted up and going. I think my issue is lighting but just after some advice substrate is a thin layer of gravel, then 9L of amazonia soil, topped off with a thin layer of poool filter sand. Im dosing with this liquid co2 Glutaraldahyde and Iron Chelate Fertilizer 500ml lighting is 4 x 36w T8's. In battens WITHOUT reflectors running Osram tubes similar spectrum to gro lux. stocking is a few shrimp and a few rams so very light bioload. I am relying on the amazonian soil to supply all fertilisation needs. I got the plants off a forum member but no idea what they are called although I was told they were low light requirements. The stems are doing fine, its the grass and sword type ones that are looking a little rough. thin looking faded leaves. and some of the grass is starting to rot. My guess is not enough light. Im keen to pick up one of these 2 x 54w T5 setups https://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalogue_products.php?prodID=6410&catID=86 but also dont want an algae party. any thoughts? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluebelle 78 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 More plants to take up the nutrients and light, or you'll get algae. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasman 20 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 More plants to take up the nutrients and light, or you'll get algae. yeh more plants is the plan... once i get these ones growing lol. is my lighting sufficient? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netty_3164 34 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 You may get some die-back when first planting but give it some time and hopefully new plantlets should shoot out if all conditions are good. I would personally dump the T8's and go with the T5s. If you've got issues with algae, simply reduce the ferts and the photoperiod/duration of light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasman 20 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 You may get some die-back when first planting but give it some time and hopefully new plantlets should shoot out if all conditions are good. I would personally dump the T8's and go with the T5s. If you've got issues with algae, simply reduce the ferts and the photoperiod/duration of light. haha yeh they have only been replanted in the amazonian for a week lol. Just didnt want to see them die off on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
