Best High PH plants?

[trybry5]

Plants tend to decrease the pH of the water, along with driftwood.

Hmmm, driftwood, never thought of that one.

 

[trybry5]

I am happy that someone started this thread as I have the same problem.

Who me start a thread that someone wanted?
Thanks, I'm glad we have better water than that.
Sorry to hear that!

But thanks for the plant tips (bronze wendtii and
Echinodorus barthi (red melon sword.)

 

[trybry5]

i agree that hygro would be a good choice. usually doesnt need too much light and will grow pretty quick in most conditions. just remember that if the plant is using nitrate that it is also using phosphate, potassium, and other trace nutrients like iron. make sure that the plant has all of those nutrients and the plant will grow the way it should and hopefully keep algae at bay

Thanks, I guess there is more to test for! The lighting will be corrected eventually.

 

[itrack4u]

thats not enough, seachem flourish is trace with minimal amounts of n-p-k. it is intended to be used with seachem nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. check out seachems website for flourish comprehensive, it'll say the same thing that i just said.

here is a pic of nutrient def's
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cwbt2D65i...JcdLSqSf4/s1600-h/3591814040_bc03c264a5_o.jpg

are you having problems with green spot algae at all? it can be an indicator of low phosphate.


and yes its a key fert. n-p-k are called macro nutrients and trace minerals are micro nutrients

Every now and then I will get a tiny patch of that algae on my glass but not on my plants. From looking at the diagram, I have potassium, nitrogen and phosphate deficiencies. I'm gonna look into these dry ferts now.

Do you think my light is a negative factor?

Thanks for all your answers!