Leo2o915 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Is it better to float or plant ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzzard Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I like them better planted so they don't become a jumbled mess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean’s Fishroom Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I'd just like it to grow, seems to always melt for me. ☹️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo2o915 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Dean’s Fishroom said: I'd just like it to grow, seems to always melt for me. ☹️ Damn if you can’t get it to grow and you a expert I’m done for 😞 hey dean what’s ur best way to fight algae? Snails fish or what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean’s Fishroom Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Leo2o915 said: Damn if you can’t get it to grow and you a expert I’m done for 😞 hey dean what’s ur best way to fight algae? Snails fish or what ? Best way to fight algae is lower the light, don't overfeed, and do frequent water changes. Never snails, there are no snails in my fishroom, I feel like they create way more waste than they ever clean up and also that they can assist in the spread of some of the diseases fish can get. Young bristlenose plecos will also do very good at helping to fight algae, but once they are in the 2" size its time to trade them to a shop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo2o915 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dean’s Fishroom said: Best way to fight algae is lower the light, don't overfeed, and do frequent water changes. Never snails, there are no snails in my fishroom, I feel like they create way more waste than they ever clean up and also that they can assist in the spread of some of the diseases fish can get. Young bristlenose plecos will also do very good at helping to fight algae, but once they are in the 2" size its time to trade them to a shop. I’m hoping my two bristlenose breed and can add the babies in there til they big then add them to my 125 with the parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Leo2o915 said: I’m hoping my two bristlenose breed and can add the babies in there til they big then add them to my 125 with the parents Interesting on the pleco size, so does the 2" size create more waste than is beneficial to fight algae, or do they just stop eating algae at the same rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RovingGinger Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I float or plant based on aesthetics and laziness. So far I have not noticed a difference, I feel like Jesus with loaves and bread with the multiplication rate it seems to have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 @Dean’s Fishroom has issues with guppy grass? Also owns no snails? But what do your oversized carnivores eat for crunchy late night snacks?!? honestly to each his own. I’m just surprised! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrofisk Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I float the guppy grass in my bare bottom tanks and container ponds. I find it grows easier for me than anything else I try. I have trouble with Java Moss and I find the moss makes much more of a mess than Guppy Grass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelCarling Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 12:01 PM, Dean’s Fishroom said: Best way to fight algae is lower the light, don't overfeed, and do frequent water changes. Never snails, there are no snails in my fishroom, I feel like they create way more waste than they ever clean up and also that they can assist in the spread of some of the diseases fish can get. Young bristlenose plecos will also do very good at helping to fight algae, but once they are in the 2" size its time to trade them to a shop. This makes me feel soooo much better! I've killed 3 separate orders from different sources 😞 4th times a charm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean’s Fishroom Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 20 hours ago, Dana said: Interesting on the pleco size, so does the 2" size create more waste than is beneficial to fight algae, or do they just stop eating algae at the same rate? Well that's my opinion, the waste starts getting larger and in greater quantity. . . But I think they would still eat the algae at the same rate or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 1:30 PM, Dean’s Fishroom said: Well that's my opinion, the waste starts getting larger and in greater quantity. . . But I think they would still eat the algae at the same rate or better. Thanks Dean! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I just let it float. I have it so thick in a couple tanks that when it reached the bottom, it rooted into the substrate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereFishy Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I planted some and let some float. The planted did better and looked like tiny bamboo. In one tank I dosed excel and it melted. I tossed some healthy stuff in and it was back in business. I won’t offer it fertilizer again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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