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Old 12-05-2007, 09:34 PM   #1
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I just started a 2.5 feet planted tank but after 2 weeks, the plants are not as green as before. I am using c02 and 2 55w 2 feet light. I went to 328 and the boss asked me to put iron solution. Any advice? Thanks in advance
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Old 12-05-2007, 10:08 PM   #2
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Care to tell us more about your tank's spec and fertiliser regime.
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Old 12-05-2007, 10:16 PM   #3
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hmmmm..... fert? water condition? type of plants?
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Old 13-05-2007, 12:29 AM   #4
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Any pics to show? Normally red coloured plants are the ones that needs iron rich water to enhance the redness.
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Old 13-05-2007, 02:58 AM   #5
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You need more than iron... you need nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous, as well as a whole lot of other elements. Read up on fertilisation (there are stickies here). For starters you can get the Seachem range of fertilisers.
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Old 13-05-2007, 03:07 AM   #6
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I think a photo is better, as in, let us what plants and the degree of color loss.

If the leaves are turning brittle and a little "glassy like", you really need Iron. Leaves turning glassy or disintergrating by starting to turn colorless is usually a sign of Iron deficiency.

I don't know if you are dosing anything else. Let us know.
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Old 13-05-2007, 09:42 AM   #7
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temperature? pls advice on your tank specs.
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Old 13-05-2007, 05:51 PM   #8
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Dear Bro,
I just started a 2.5 feet planted tank but after 2 weeks, the plants are not as green as before. I am using c02 and 2 55w 2 feet light. I went to 328 and the boss asked me to put iron solution. Any advice? Thanks in advance
when i first set up my tank, i only dose iron fertilizer.. it will help in the growth.. i don't use other fertilizer..
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Old 13-05-2007, 10:54 PM   #9
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iron fert only? what type of plants do you have?
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iron fert only? what type of plants do you have?
hairgrass, tenellus, moss.. it does speed up the growth..
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