Question about water changes and fertz during the first week

[kevinliew]

Hi, I have been doing a lot of research and getting ready for my very first planted tank 🙂

I'm setting up a 60x30x36cm planted tank. I read in a few forums, during the first 2 weeks after the tank is filled with water and plants we need to change approx. 25%-50% of water every other day. So, my question is - do we add the liquid fertilizer every time we change the water?

Would you able to share your routine on how to start a planted tank for the first 2 weeks?

Thanks!

 

[ian_m]

1. Change water, add macro.
2. Change water, add micro...
3...
repeat....

 

[id_joker]

http://tropica.com/en/guide/get-the-right-start/tropica-app/

 

[Martin in Holland]

What kind of substrate are you using and which fertz?

 

[kevinliew]

Hey, thanks for the replies.

First layer I have some gravels, then 5 elements and then ADA Amazonia soil.

For the fertz, I got this bottle of liquid fertz called "Dr Tank" from Taiwan.


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[Martin in Holland]

ADA Amazonia will have plenty nutrients in it for the first few weeks, I would still add dr. Tank (the owner is indeed from Taiwan, but living in China for the moment...he really a nice chap) but only 25-50% of what they say (depending on your water change %).