DIY - Root Tabs

  • Get the NEW AquariaCentral iOS app --> http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1227181058 // Android version will be out soon!
N

nilocg

AC Members
May 25, 2010
49
0
0
41
I think I might just take the terracotta back unless someone can tell me it is ok for sure. I would just hate to cause a problem and lose a couple of hundred in plants and fish.
 
dundadundun

dundadundun

;sup' dog? ;woof and a wwwoof!
Jan 21, 2009
4,295
2
38
S.E. PA
cichlidcichlid said:
So is this recipe in addition to dosing EI?

I have cork screw vals, amozon swords, and java fern.
Click to expand...
your vals and swords should love this... and yes it is in addition to any water column ferts. your java fern might just perk up too since they won't be competing with your root feeders also.
 
James0816

James0816

AC Members
Feb 14, 2007
3,413
3
38
I have been soooooo tempted to try this. But my crypts are already growing like wildfire...wonder how they would act with tabs right below them.

<pictures fishies swimming through swinging machete's to the tune of indiana jones>
 
C

cichlidcichlid

AC Members
Jun 15, 2006
893
0
0
Do you think the addition of dried clay pellets in the substrate would be beneficial to the plants much like flourite would? Or would you still get better results adding in the ferts?
 
K

Kristinann

AC Members
Jul 9, 2010
180
0
0
Does the pottery/clay get used up too, or does it get left behind? Since I'm using a light colored PFS, I don't want to eventually have a buildup of red clay in the substrate
 
F

fishorama

AC Members
Jun 28, 2006
12,696
2,129
200
SF Bay area, CA
Kristinann said:
Does the pottery/clay get used up too, or does it get left behind? Since I'm using a light colored PFS, I don't want to eventually have a buildup of red clay in the substrate
Click to expand...
That's what's holding me back too. Seems like it would have to break down for the ferts to be released. I suppose vacuuming would get rid of it eventually...There was a link to the benefits of clay in ponds...I'll look

Oops different clay http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230963&highlight=clay
 
Last edited:
timwag2001

timwag2001

AC Members
Apr 25, 2009
975
0
16
44
MA
i've used it before with black flourite and never noticed it lingering behind. but i've only dosed that tank a couple times. the other one has red flourite so it just kinda blends in.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store
Top Bottom