Will KNO3 kill my bamboo?

STRINGCHEESE · 09-07-2007, 12:28 PM

I have a green water problem in a small beta desk tank. I have a 9W PC light that I run 8 hours a day. I wonder if KNO3 will kill the bamboo that shares the tank? I've turned the light in the tank off for the weekend and did a major water change.
My beta had lived in a non lighted vase before I moved into the jbj picotope and even then I was having terrible green water problems.

THX

Damon · 09-07-2007, 03:21 PM

Not sure why you would think Potasium nitrate would kill your bamboo but it wont. Your greenwater is partially caused by way too much light for that tank. Are you dosing any ferts at all? You should have too if bamboo is all you have.

STRINGCHEESE · 09-07-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damon

Not sure why you would think Potasium nitrate would kill your bamboo but it wont. Your greenwater is partially caused by way too much light for that tank. Are you dosing any ferts at all? You should have too if bamboo is all you have.

Didn't know. Thanks for the fast reply. Not dosing ferts. Which would you suggest. I did have this fish in a large vase and it'd green up in half a week without lights. Perhaps the flourescent lighting in my office just favors the green water growth. I will dose KNO3.

I'll be back Monay. Have a nice weekend!

Kyoberr · 09-07-2007, 04:11 PM

Yeah, I don't think it will. By the way, welcome to Fishforums! Your name makes my mouth water a little.

mgamer20o0 · 09-07-2007, 04:54 PM

just make sure the leafs are out of the water. bamboo can rot in the tank.

Damon · 09-07-2007, 05:54 PM

Correct, bamboo is a "bog" plant meaning it can grow partially submerged for a short period but does much better if left emmersed year long. The submerged part will not grow leaves.

STRINGCHEESE · 09-10-2007, 08:30 AM

Thanks for all the help. Now perhaps I won't have to be imbarrassed of my green tank. Everyone loves my seahorses though!(different tank)
ummm...any input on a good fertilizer??

mgamer20o0 · 09-10-2007, 12:07 PM

i stick with the dry ferts. really easy and saves you a lot of money.
http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/ferts.html

JustOneMore20 · 09-10-2007, 12:14 PM

Do you have any other plants in the tank? If its just Bamboo, I wouldn't think you'd need to start dosing KNO3.

But if there are other plants in the tank, then lack of nitrates could become an issue.

STRINGCHEESE · 09-10-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustOneMore20

Do you have any other plants in the tank? If its just Bamboo, I wouldn't think you'd need to start dosing KNO3.

But if there are other plants in the tank, then lack of nitrates could become an issue.

I thought the KNO3 would rid me of my green water problem.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Thanks for the link!

Damon · 09-10-2007, 02:42 PM

2 best methods of ridding a tank of greenwater........
1. 5 day blackout. Completely cover the tank. No light at all. After 5 days, do a 50-60% waterchange.
2. Diatom or UV filter for 24-48 hrs. Same waterchange as above.

09-07-2007, 12:28 PM	#1
STRINGCHEESE Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Waterford,MI Age: 31 Posts: 8	Will KNO3 kill my bamboo? I have a green water problem in a small beta desk tank. I have a 9W PC light that I run 8 hours a day. I wonder if KNO3 will kill the bamboo that shares the tank? I've turned the light in the tank off for the weekend and did a major water change. My beta had lived in a non lighted vase before I moved into the jbj picotope and even then I was having terrible green water problems. THX

09-07-2007, 03:21 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	Not sure why you would think Potasium nitrate would kill your bamboo but it wont. Your greenwater is partially caused by way too much light for that tank. Are you dosing any ferts at all? You should have too if bamboo is all you have. __________________ 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)

09-07-2007, 04:11 PM	#4
Kyoberr The Hip Hop Hippopotamus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, I don't think it will. By the way, welcome to Fishforums! Your name makes my mouth water a little. __________________ There are always more fish in the sea!!!

09-07-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	Correct, bamboo is a "bog" plant meaning it can grow partially submerged for a short period but does much better if left emmersed year long. The submerged part will not grow leaves. __________________ 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)

09-10-2007, 08:30 AM	#7
STRINGCHEESE Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Waterford,MI Age: 31 Posts: 8	Thanks for all the help. Now perhaps I won't have to be imbarrassed of my green tank. Everyone loves my seahorses though!(different tank) ummm...any input on a good fertilizer?? __________________

Members currently in the Chat:0
	Users In Chat Room: There are several users in chat now! Don't Be Shy - click here and come on in!

09-07-2007, 04:54 PM	#5
mgamer20o0 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 61	just make sure the leafs are out of the water. bamboo can rot in the tank.

09-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#8
mgamer20o0 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 61	i stick with the dry ferts. really easy and saves you a lot of money. http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/ferts.html

09-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#9
JustOneMore20 Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,654	Do you have any other plants in the tank? If its just Bamboo, I wouldn't think you'd need to start dosing KNO3. But if there are other plants in the tank, then lack of nitrates could become an issue.

09-10-2007, 02:42 PM	#11
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	2 best methods of ridding a tank of greenwater........ 1. 5 day blackout. Completely cover the tank. No light at all. After 5 days, do a 50-60% waterchange. 2. Diatom or UV filter for 24-48 hrs. Same waterchange as above. __________________ 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)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
why did my bamboo shrimp die?	Whitney	Invertebrates	0	08-27-2007 08:50 AM
Feeding bamboo shrimp	fishbone	Invertebrates	5	06-22-2007 11:37 PM
My bamboo shrimp! Help me fast!	gypsy_tree	Beginner Freshwater	3	03-06-2007 08:32 PM
bamboo shrimp	jonnyt6615	General Freshwater	2	11-20-2006 12:06 PM
Bamboo and Carp	amelia	Aquatic Plants	12	01-23-2006 01:13 PM