Plants not growing well...

I just run my line to the inlet basket on my 2215. On days 1 & 2 of a new DIY mix, it makes some noise now and then, but that stops after a couple of days. Eheim impellors are pretty stout, compared to those made by other (notice I didn't say "inferior" so as to avoid any flaming) vendors.
 
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