Non-aquatic plants to help bring down nitrate, nitrites, etc
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Spider plants are another good idea, although I bet that you could get more plant biomass with the Pothos.
The Fe and K fertilizers shouldn't harm the fish at all. Just follow the directions on the bottle. For this amount of plants relative to that amount of water you could probably add just 1/2 the recommended dosage.
The Fe and K fertilizers shouldn't harm the fish at all. Just follow the directions on the bottle. For this amount of plants relative to that amount of water you could probably add just 1/2 the recommended dosage.
Howdy neighbor, I'm just over in Mendota Heights, sounds like we have something in common. Here's a picture of my 1700 gallon vivarium that I use a lot of plants to help with the filtration. I have also stuck a pothos into the water section in the sump to suck up extra nutrients and help compete against the algae. I have a motoro and a leo syingray and two bichirs, four discus, and a bunch of other fish.
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If you need any advice just send me a pm.
If you need any advice just send me a pm.
I am wondering if any veggie plants would work? I could easily put some Oasis in one of the chambers in my wet dry and plant some hot peppers or tomatos in it.
Energy, you need to make a post on this MFK, I have been following your thread on the other MFK (Minnesota Fish Keepers) site! Your tank is probably my favorite monster tank out there, as it really imitates the bank of a river! How many gallons do you think you have in there with this set up?
Todd, im sure some vegetable would work! Id look into the vegetables they grow hydroponically, as it is the same idea! I think some herbs would work well.
Todd, im sure some vegetable would work! Id look into the vegetables they grow hydroponically, as it is the same idea! I think some herbs would work well.
wonword;3846673; said:
Thanks- I don't want to hi jack this thread, I think the idea of using land plants to suck up extra nutrients is great and I have been experimenting with it. I will probably post something- I'm not that familiar with MFK- what is the correct area to post in?
General Discussion or Setup and Filtration would be the best places. I look forward to seeing more info on your setup; it's very impressive from what I can see!
Wonword- Other commonly available plants that do well with wet roots include Dracaena species (lucky bamboo, cornstalk plant, etc.), Philodendron, and Spathiphyllum (peace lily). Willow branches also root and grow rapidly when the cut end is placed in water.
Wonword- Other commonly available plants that do well with wet roots include Dracaena species (lucky bamboo, cornstalk plant, etc.), Philodendron, and Spathiphyllum (peace lily). Willow branches also root and grow rapidly when the cut end is placed in water.
I started a thread over in Setup and Filtration about using riparium plants in this way.
Ripariums for Plant Filtration
Ripariums are probably the easiest way to add emersed plants to an aquarium setup. They are an especially good method for big tanks with big fish because the foliage is mostly up and out of the way. With plants all along the rear pane of glass you end up with robust biological filtration.
Ripariums for Plant Filtration
Ripariums are probably the easiest way to add emersed plants to an aquarium setup. They are an especially good method for big tanks with big fish because the foliage is mostly up and out of the way. With plants all along the rear pane of glass you end up with robust biological filtration.
