Dying Plants that used to be fast grower

Thomas · 12-12-2005, 06:52 AM

Why are they dying. They used to grow quickly and I needed to trim them every week. Is it possible that they don't like the Flourish Excel that I have put in recently?

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**Damon** · 12-12-2005, 09:19 AM

Anacharis doesn't like flourish excel. Dosing per the bottle instrctuions will kill it. Dosing half strength will be o.k.

Thomas · 12-13-2005, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Simpte

Anacharis doesn't like flourish excel. Dosing per the bottle instrctuions will kill it. Dosing half strength will be o.k.

Oh dear! It is a dilemma then

. I want to use Excel to get rid of algae. If this plant does not like Excel, it will be a tough decision then. How come they don't like Excel? Excel is just like an alternative form of fertilizer although it is not a fertilizer ??

**Damon** · 12-13-2005, 03:12 AM

Excel isn't a fertilizer. Its a source of carbon. Plants use carbon in various forms for energy. Anacharis for some reason (may be due to the likeness of algae. Its a really simple plant), doesn't take too well to it. In small doses, anacharis does great but at full strength, it burns the leaves off. I don't think Seachem knows for sure yet. I would still use it. You'll get more benefit from it than detriment.

Thomas · 12-14-2005, 01:54 AM

Thanks Simpte, I would probably still use it as I want to get rid of the algae. However, there is no obvious sign of dying algae yet but this plant already died before my aim is achieved

Fishboy93 · 12-14-2005, 03:26 PM

Well that explains my anacharis problem thanks Simpte

12-12-2005, 09:19 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Anacharis doesn't like flourish excel. Dosing per the bottle instrctuions will kill it. Dosing half strength will be o.k. __________________ 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)

12-13-2005, 03:12 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Excel isn't a fertilizer. Its a source of carbon. Plants use carbon in various forms for energy. Anacharis for some reason (may be due to the likeness of algae. Its a really simple plant), doesn't take too well to it. In small doses, anacharis does great but at full strength, it burns the leaves off. I don't think Seachem knows for sure yet. I would still use it. You'll get more benefit from it than detriment. __________________ 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)

12-14-2005, 03:26 PM	#6
Fishboy93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Age: 15 Posts: 658	Well that explains my anacharis problem thanks Simpte __________________ 29 Gallon Reef

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Thomas Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 97	Thanks Simpte, I would probably still use it as I want to get rid of the algae. However, there is no obvious sign of dying algae yet but this plant already died before my aim is achieved

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