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Damon · 06-14-2007, 11:38 PM

I will try to simplify what I said and make a correction....

1x96 pc will be fine, not 2x96..........

Plants need food in the way of Macros (potassium (K), nitrogen (NO3) and Phosphorous (PO4). They also need micros (too many to list but elements such as copper, sulfur, magnesium, calcium ect....)

These can be readily bought commercially in the forms of flouris or tropica's Mastergrow and many others made by companies such as Kent.

CO2 and light are the 2 most important needs of plants. I cannot stress that enough................

Get the light up as soon as you can. Then work with the ferts. CO2 can be injected via DIY or pressurized. Start with DIY to learn the basics. The other option can be costly. Be sure to prune dieing leaves. THey only stress the plant out and will not recover.

06-14-2007, 11:38 PM	#10
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	I will try to simplify what I said and make a correction.... 1x96 pc will be fine, not 2x96.......... Plants need food in the way of Macros (potassium (K), nitrogen (NO3) and Phosphorous (PO4). They also need micros (too many to list but elements such as copper, sulfur, magnesium, calcium ect....) These can be readily bought commercially in the forms of flouris or tropica's Mastergrow and many others made by companies such as Kent. CO2 and light are the 2 most important needs of plants. I cannot stress that enough................ Get the light up as soon as you can. Then work with the ferts. CO2 can be injected via DIY or pressurized. Start with DIY to learn the basics. The other option can be costly. Be sure to prune dieing leaves. THey only stress the plant out and will not recover. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)