any advise

scottyp13 · 05-13-2011, 04:46 PM

i want to grow live plants in my tank, i have 4 t-5 lamps right now but i dont know what all i need. i tryed this stuff called forish, but a few days later my water turned so green i couldnt see more a few inches in.so i didnt use it again. my plants are doing ok. but they dont look that great. there roots all look very good but the plant its self just arnt as green and helthy as id like.
if you have any advise please help
id be more than happy to here what you have to say

thanks

susankat · 05-13-2011, 04:51 PM

What size of tank? How many watts are the lamps? You probably need to add a ferts regime more than just flourish. And a good possibilty of needing co2.

scottyp13 · 05-13-2011, 07:04 PM

my tank is a 125 gallon im not sure of the watts they say high outpuy and there 4' foot lamp i know that doesnt help much but the fixture was given to me with the bulbs new from a friend they are very bright

what is a good way to go with CO2?

susankat · 05-13-2011, 08:14 PM

For that size tank you would need pressurized. which can run from 175 to 300.00 depending on what and where you get it. You will also need a good quality line of ferts.

holly12 · 05-13-2011, 11:30 PM

I've only got a small tank with a 6 plants, so I have medium lighting and no CO2. I do use a fertilizer however, and I've found it has greened up my plants nicely. (They were turning all yellow and dying). I've got them planted in just gravel, and they're doing nicely with the fertilizer. It's Tropica Plant Nutrition Liquid. Here' a pic of the bottle: Plant Nutrition Liquid

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