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Did a bit of a rescape about 6 weeks ago, and added 6 pots of HC. Some of the pots were melting, but soon bounced back and put out nice compact leaves. However to my eye, in the 6 weeks up to now there does not appear to be any amount of growth, perhaps a very small amount. I was hoping t have an established carpet by now, but at this rate it's going to take years!
Tank specs:
100 litre
4x24w t5 luminaire, lighting gradually increased to 8 hours currently.
Fluval 405 outputting via full length spray bar
UP C02 atomizer providing very light green on drop checker during entire lighting period.
Mature Akadama substrate
Dosing Tobi ferts @ 10ml per day, and 5ml per day of trace.
Previously I had the tank carpetted with E Tenellus, which I know is a much easier plant, but at that time I was only running on 2x24w lights, and had outstanding growth.
I suspect the issue may be to do with the akadama, as the particle size of it is quite large, and most days I find patches of HC that has decided it wants to be a floating plant now... I'm not seeing any irregular algaes, just a little bit of GDA on the glass and rock work which is to be expected, and is cleaned every week. Water changes are 50% per week.
The HC appears to be putting out nice roots ok, but just not really spreading, any tips? I believe HC loves light, c02 and lots of nitrates?
Tank specs:
100 litre
4x24w t5 luminaire, lighting gradually increased to 8 hours currently.
Fluval 405 outputting via full length spray bar
UP C02 atomizer providing very light green on drop checker during entire lighting period.
Mature Akadama substrate
Dosing Tobi ferts @ 10ml per day, and 5ml per day of trace.
Previously I had the tank carpetted with E Tenellus, which I know is a much easier plant, but at that time I was only running on 2x24w lights, and had outstanding growth.
I suspect the issue may be to do with the akadama, as the particle size of it is quite large, and most days I find patches of HC that has decided it wants to be a floating plant now... I'm not seeing any irregular algaes, just a little bit of GDA on the glass and rock work which is to be expected, and is cleaned every week. Water changes are 50% per week.
The HC appears to be putting out nice roots ok, but just not really spreading, any tips? I believe HC loves light, c02 and lots of nitrates?