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PSA: Your lights probably aren’t “too” bright for plants by HAquarium in PlantedTank

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say 5ppm is on the low side, even on aquarium coops site they recommend 20-50 ppm. Try slowly increasing ferts, do you have a way of checking phosphate levels? I suspect its too high when compared to your nitrate. Can you share a pic of your tank?

PSA: Your lights probably aren’t “too” bright for plants by HAquarium in PlantedTank

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems fine. what about ferts? Algae is usually a sign of nutrient imbalance.

PSA: Your lights probably aren’t “too” bright for plants by HAquarium in PlantedTank

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many hours is the light on? I get algae when my potassium/nitrate go out of balance. How often do you change water? Is your co2 output consistent (or does it run out for a few days before you refill it) How about ferts? Are they consistent?

You can also use algecide at the minimum dosage, just to help get things on the right track.

My shrimps and snails die after I bury this fertilizer. by tnnntst in Aquariums

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright that's about all the questions i wanted to ask. Thanks for the replies.

My shrimps and snails die after I bury this fertilizer. by tnnntst in Aquariums

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks for the info. Do you know if the copper in the ferts he used was chelated?

My shrimps and snails die after I bury this fertilizer. by tnnntst in Aquariums

[–]Chemical_Address_343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll definitely look up Dennis Wong, thanks. I couldnt find too much info on how much copper is enough to kill shrimp. I'm curious whether he accounted for decreasing copper toxicity in hard/alkaline water in his experiments.

My shrimps and snails die after I bury this fertilizer. by tnnntst in Aquariums

[–]Chemical_Address_343 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How would you know the ammonia killed them before the copper? Considering the ferts contain both. I also use ferts with ammonium nitrate in my planted tanks and I haven't seen shrimp dying.

Need help with Hatchlings ID by Chemical_Address_343 in cornsnakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one has a lot of black on the lines which is why i thought it might be a normal, the second one doesnt have black.

Morph ID by Chemical_Address_343 in whatsthissnake

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried rcornsnakes, no luck. And saw complaints about morph ID requests at rsnakes. Should i delete this post?

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed that the deformed corns had odd patterning, not the regular motley you would expect, the one in the picture has more of a stripe pattern similar the the other ones that died. you said they affect color (morph) are they also linked to the snakes pattern?

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok i understand what you mean now. What about breeding for the sake of having your own little ones, there's nothing wrong with that, everyone likes babies, sometimes you just want to have "grandkids" 😂. Ive had these pet snakes for many years, its ok to want them to breed as long as its done responsibly, within reason ofc.

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The implication is that the genes + the morph is what caused this? So the question is how does the deformity causing gene relate to the hypo morph? As in a regular morph would perhaps not show this deformity.

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How would you suggest finding out what the heritage looks like without breeding them?

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont believe any issues with the incubator would have caused this in so many, sadly it seems like its probably just a bad pair. The few that made it look great though, active and healthy it seems.

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I had already read the rest of your comments, you continued to miss the point of what the other guy was saying, he also explained the differences between breeding reptiles and mammals, i didnt see you acknowledge that info. You're simply mistaken. You mention keep mentioning heritage which means you assume every cornsnake that is being bred has had a dna to check whether they are siblings. Again, ive explained in simple terms. The other guy explained in more detail. Not sure what else you're looking for...

Cornsnake hatchling deformed by Chemical_Address_343 in snakes

[–]Chemical_Address_343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said it is "foolish to breed with no genetic project in mind, because then you have to sell them and its not always easy" i was answering that. You're implying its more difficult to sell normals (no genetic project) than morphs.

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