Lauren A

Okay, thank you so much. I wondered this and might be underdosing because although it’s a 10, I usually dose .7ml instead or 1ml to take into account the fact that the tank holds less water with the space open at the surface. Hope that make sense. The tank is full of plants though. I think I will start dosing for the full 10. Those Water Sprite love sucking up nitrates. Thank you for your help! We’ll see what happens with this adjustment. I will also take a good look at my nitrate parameters before and after dosing.

Ohh ok. Thank you again!

Ok, I wondered that. Is it too much light or too little that would cause? It’s the Fluval 3.0 Nano so I can adjust it as necessary. Thanks so much for your help.

I keep mine on the opposite end as my internal corner filter. Both in the back side areas. I keep a bubbler on the side of my heater too. The reason I do this is for heat distribution in the tank. It’s probably not necessary but my heats stays the same throughout the tank.

Maybe it’s Magnesium?

Thank you! Awesome. I should start dosing immediately too. Thanks for your help! Added this as an edit to above but will repost: I will add one more question, my Water Sprite is always a yellow ish green color. Not pale and grows, but not bright green like it should be. Is this iron if the plants are still healthy or maybe a lighting issue? sorry another edit. Took out no yellowing. Made no sense! Here’s a pic:

Hi! This is a random question, but I heard recently is best to add ferts (I use Easy Green) 2 days after a water change when using Prime instead of that day or the next. Is this true? I always add my ferts the next morning after a water change before lights go on. For the tanks I use Easy Green, they’re both 10’a and are 1 year old and a 2 year old tank. Very healthy. They each have only a betta, fully planted with nutrient demanding plants and some snails. I have very little nitrates in my tank post wc and through the week so I dose 2x weekly. I have 2 other tanks I use dry ferts in daily. They all get Prime. But today for instance, I did a wc yesterday afternoon on the 2 tanks I use Easy Green and I know my plants are hungry but will wait another day if Prime does effect it. This is new news for me if true. Thanks! acryally I will add one more question, my Water Sprite is always a yellow ish green color. Not pale and grows with no yellowinh, but not bright green like it should be. Is this iron if the plants are still healthy or maybe a lighting issue?

Excellent thank you. It’s a pretty light dose and shouldn’t be for too long. I appreciate your help. I’m not going to worry over it. Have a nice night and thank you very much!

Hi, I had to start treating my betta fish in a heavily planted tank with soil last night. She’s ok, suffered an injury but it was late and I didn’t want to move her to a hospital because I wasn’t sure if it warranted me to move her. I added some AQ salt to her tank with extra tannins. I always use them but not salt. This tank is gorgeous. Beautiful plants all growing so nicely. I hate to move her but will the salt kill my plants? I read on a blog on this site that at the tablespoon per a 5 gallon dose it should be fine, curious what you all think? And for how long do you think the plants will be ok? It’s mostly Crypts, Rotala, Anubias, Buce, Sag Subulata, and Bolbitis - easy plants. And lots of floaters. Guppy grass, Anacharis, Water sprite. I’m not as concerned about the floaters. I have tons of extras. It’s more my planted plants. Thanks for any help you have to offer! She’s doing fine. She’s a happy girl and it didn’t phase her and is not serious. I’m just hoping to prevent infection and reduce some swelling. Thanks!

You’re also right, I spend a fortune on Aquasoil so it may be worth the splurge. So tempting!

It’s so funny you mention the Sera because that’s number one on my list. I can only find it on EBay and it’s shipped from the UK so the shipping is more than the gravel, but it’s an option. I’d really love to find it without the hefty shipping charge. Thank you too about letting me know about the iron. I definitely don’t want to harm the sbails. I used the Dark brown/reddish Flourite in a tank I’ve since torn down. I’m not sure I will go that route but will research first. Thank you again! If you know of anyone that sells Sera besides EBay, I’d love to know. But I’m thinking prob not since I’ve been on the hunt. Nice, I will check this one out too! I really appreciate your help!

Nice, thanks so much, I will check it out! Appreciate your help!!!!

Hi! So, I can’t believe it. I said the planted tank I just finished up a couple months ago was my last and I’m taking a break but I lied!! I’m at it again. I’m planning another 7 gallon cube. I’ve got the tank and the lid. I will house a betta in this tank as well. I’m seeking some help finding a dark colored gravel. Just black or grey but not coated with anything. I will use root tabs to support mainly Crypts and some stems. The rest of the plants will be Anubias and Buce and tons of floating plants. If anyone uses a dark colored or non coated black gravel or has experience with any - good or bad,I’d love some feedback. Any brand or store recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! 🙏 I’m sorry, 1-2 mm or 2-4 mm for the grain size. That would be helpful! Thx again

Hi, I didn’t cap it but thank you for letting me know this with the soil. It’s definitely a substrate made for aquatic plants and my plants seem to be doing well so I will hold off and if I notice deficiency, maybe just dose for those. I have a feeling I won’t need them right away so thank you for confirming this! Wow! Those are gorgeous! What types of fish or other livestock do you keep in them? They’d both work awesome for bettas. I love the full lush look with the carpets. I tried doing them when I first got into planted tanks but never had great success. I’m sure I made a million mistakes though. Thank you! I have both Easy Green and the Thrive C and will hold off until i see deficiencies. Thank you for sharing those pics - I’m inspired!

What do you all think about liquid fertilizer in this tank? Since most plants are planted in the soil, do you think I should do a full dose, half dose, or not use it altogether? I don’t want to overdo it, but I also don’t want the plants to suffer. I did check my potassium yesterday and I definitely have enough. I’m not sure with these active substrates if I need an all-in-one, at least over the first few months. Thanks for your help! lauren