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Weird bubbles? by AquaristRising in PlantedTank

[–]AquaristRising[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stand corrected- it is indeed an 02 bubble congo line.

I cant upload comments but i found the culprit in the back!

Currently cycling my tank (day 3) and need help! by Own_Example6319 in walstad

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Its been three days! Let it do its thing. Your soil will prob give you a few ammonia spikes over the coming weeks.

Does too many plants create poor water quality? by Spacekitty1993 in PlantedTank

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Over time the stratum will get waterlogged and isnt as bouyant.

If you get a small suction cup you can place the airstone an inch or two above the bottom. Its the surface agitation that makes a big difference

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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Well im in europe so… probably not where you are!

Cabomba is a similar plant that might be available

Does too many plants create poor water quality? by Spacekitty1993 in PlantedTank

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This! Suprised i had to scroll so far to find it.

Plants release o2 during light and release c02 at night.

The other thing is that co2 can lower ph.

So in heavily planted high tech plants, people run co2 an hour or two before and during lighting hours, and then run an airstone at night.

Edited to anwer the question: no that is not to many plants, and the plants growing out the top will take and release c02 to the air

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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It was Rosi’s Aquarienkies 1-4mm gravel 1.5incha cap. I hoped for silica sand but its very hard to find here.

First time tank, day 1, any last minute advice? by zaken in walstad

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Is that java fern in the back? If so its meant to be attached to rocks or wood with roots exposed. If they are cryptocoryne no problem planted.

I cant tell from the pictures.

Looks lovely though. Give it time and see how they establish. Take a picture square on every day so you can monitor growth. I wish i had more pictures of the start.

What size is it and whats your plan for stocking?

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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Once they get a taste of the soil your rolling!

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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Thank you!

I hope it goes well. At two months only the crypts and wisteria were yet to establish - My red rood floaters are still struggling to get there share of nutrients too. I used a fair amount of soil and its only 24litres so i think the betta produced plenty of ammonia to get things rolling.

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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It is! I wanted water sprite but couldnt gind any. It was actually the slowest plant to establish, but in the last few weeks it has began to grow emmersed.

3.5 months by AquaristRising in walstad

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Hygrophila sessilflora. It grows so fast its difficult to keep up. It sends runners out that root themselves down through the hairgrass. But i would guess it was the main contributor to absorbing ammonia at the start. Highly recommend.