Gravel on top of flourite?
- Thread starter Paintballer99
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ok so you think iron and flourish will do? (I'm also using flourish excel) I'll find some online or something
Which plants are you planning on growing?
As mentioned, dry ferts save money in the long run. A single order can last you a year or more.
As mentioned, dry ferts save money in the long run. A single order can last you a year or more.
Most low-med light plants, java ferns pennywort, ludwigia, anubias baby tears just to name a few
why dont you start out easy and use seachem. see where this all takes you.
this way you can see if its what you want. start growing your plants and watch for signs of nutrient deficiencies.
then you can start to enjoy your planted tank and it will give you more time to do some research
this way you can see if its what you want. start growing your plants and watch for signs of nutrient deficiencies.
then you can start to enjoy your planted tank and it will give you more time to do some research
flourish excel, flourish comprehensive, flourish trace, and flourish iron.
i would use all 4 to start things out.
i would use all 4 to start things out.
if i were to give a list it would be the flourish (not excel since you're already adding carbon) for micros, nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous. for now at least you might not need iron with your substrate being partially fluorite. if you overfeed you may not need phosphorous. if you stock high (most people do) you might not need the nitrogen.
it really depends on your water source, stocking, feeding habits, plants, etc. if you are going to go with estimative index dosing you may want to have all of them handy. if you test often you should know what you have in your tank. if you do you can easily find acceptable and/or suggested levels for everything. if you do that you'll have a good idea what you need to do in no time.
imo, testing as much as you can and making sure your micros are available will give you your best chance for success and best understanding of your specific water chemistry.
it really depends on your water source, stocking, feeding habits, plants, etc. if you are going to go with estimative index dosing you may want to have all of them handy. if you test often you should know what you have in your tank. if you do you can easily find acceptable and/or suggested levels for everything. if you do that you'll have a good idea what you need to do in no time.
imo, testing as much as you can and making sure your micros are available will give you your best chance for success and best understanding of your specific water chemistry.
