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All the fishes in my tank died

Just 2 days ago I changed the drop checker. I was blue-green when the intensity of CO2 was bit low. I will check it again in 8 hours
 
G H Nelson said:
Those are not enough use the below plant!
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Hygrophila polysperma - Dwarf Hygrophila

Hygrophila polysperma is a robust and highly adaptable plant originating from India and Bhutan. There is also brown variety native to Sri Lanka, which has been brought into trade by the aquatic plant nursery Tropica and is sold under the na...
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Can you suggest me an alternative. It’s dwarf version isn’t available and the guy from who I buy plants said that it looks like Indian weed which is banned in most of the states
 
It doesn't look like you have any floating plants. I would add these and aim to cover at least 50% of the water surface. This will reduce the light in the lower part of the tank and give you something which grows quickly that you can export nutrients with. Stem plants will do a similar job and I would look to add these as well, follow the tutorial linked earlier. Water sprite or water wisteria is available on the aquarium coop site so you should be able to get that locally.
It is best to get the hang of growing plants and maintaining the tank before considering fish which just complicate things. If you are playing with co2 then you want to get a good grasp of how to do it before risking livestock.

Personally I prefer low tech with no co2 injection because it slows the rate that everything happens. It a great way to learn because you have more time to see problems and prevent them becoming a issue. It might not create an amazing aquascape in a few months but it let's you learn on the job and build the knowledge base to move forward.

At the end of the day you have to decide which way you want to go. I would pick a method and stick to it. The biggest issue with the Internet is seeing others approaching things in a different way and throwing them all together. Make a clear plan and give yourself plenty of time to follow it.
 
I have duckweeds small quantity. I bought it way back in Christmas. It’s taking time to multiply, some of those got stuck in the moss and other plants. I also ordered dwarf water lettuce which I should get in a couple of days.

I have water wisteria in my other tanks, I will cut a branch and propagate. That plant grows like shrubs and when I have to take it out, it will break a huge portion of substrate
 
Hi all,
mort said:
Personally I prefer low tech with no co2 injection because it slows the rate that everything happens.
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I think a lot of people end up here. I look on <"slow growth as an asset">, mainly because it gives you some <"wriggle room"> when life intrudes - <"High tech with low maintenance- looking for inspiration">.
mort said:
It a great way to learn because you have more time to see problems and prevent them becoming a issue.
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I'd always recommend people start off with "Easy" plants <"plant details - Tropica Aquarium Plants"> that want to grow in the conditions you can offer, and some of these plants with the <"aerial advantage">. I say this because <"healthy plant growth"> is the "golden ticket" that makes tank management (and fish-keeping generally) simpler and more enjoyable.
dw1305 said:
I think one of the issues is that if you promote ,<"simple techniques"> for successful tank management people don't stagger from one disaster to the next and the whole need for pH buffers, water test kits, anion exchange resins, activated carbon, medications, <"special filtration media">, <"special aquarium lamps">, HMA filters, RO units etc just disappears.

If I tell people (on other forums) that:
  • rain, or UK tap, water are safe to use in your tank (with certain provisos),
  • that plants are the most important factor in biological filtration (because "plant/microbe" filtration is much more effective than "microbe only" filtration),
  • that oxygen is more important than ammonia in biological filtration,
  • that nitrification is mainly carried out by Archaea in aquariums or
  • that floating (or emergent) plants are a more sensitive measure of nutrient levels than any test kits,
I will receive a lot of disbelieving comments, but all of these statements can be verified by a quick look at the scientific literature.
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I think we've all advised @maverick786us that patience is a virtue ......
mort said:
It might not create an amazing aquascape in a few months but it let's you learn on the job and build the knowledge base to move forward.
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That one.

cheers Darrel
 
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maverick786us said:
Can you suggest me an alternative. It’s dwarf version isn’t available and the guy from who I buy plants said that it looks like Indian weed which is banned in most of the states
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Yes, this is a federally listed noxious weed in the US. It's not impossible to find from other hobbyists, but no reputable business will sell it.

I've had good luck with anacharis and water sprite for stabilizing new tanks. Hornwort and guppy grass may also fit the bill, but I don't have personal experience with them. They both ship terribly, so try to find them locally. Water wisteria may be another option.
 
maverick786us said:
And what is the right way to uproot these thick stem plants without damaging the substrate and other plants around it?
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Take a cutting above a leaf node!
You don't need to remove the whole plant.
 
In floating plants I have duck weeds that you see in picture. It is in very small quantity and taking ages to multiply. I have Riccia fluitans, the floating crystalwort, but I am not sure if I should mix it with duckweed, as they cover the surface of the water quite rapidly

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hypnogogia said:
That is odd as it usually multiplies very quickly in a very wide range of water conditions.
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"Don't look like the good old-fashioned pain the butt Duckweed?"
Check roots out :watching:
Will leave this ID to the Duckweed Meister, Darrel 😉:happy:
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Wookii said:
@maverick786us The algae and poor plant health in all your tanks suggests an underlying fundamental issue to me. So my first question would be what plant fertiliser are you adding to your tanks?
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This is the combination of fertilizer, micro nutrients and macro nutrients I am using. I rarely use liquid carbon supplement unless I have to surpass algae. and bacterial suspension I have stopped using. But looks like this Chinese product that I got from local dealer is less than 50% effective. Next month when I get my paycheck, I will switch to Aquarium co-op or APT Products.

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