The best planted tank I've ever done!

[Ryan13]

I really think this is the best planted tank I've ever done! It came out amazing. It's 7 months old, 55 g, no CO2. I had the 55 as a turtle tank before this and just capped that substrate with sand, I really think I have that to thank for the insane plant growth. I did have a big problem with blue green algae for awhile but with water changes and the plants finally growing in, I haven't had any in a few months. I am using a Hygger light and it really does a great job!

 

[Ryan13]

I forgot to include the pic of my Amazon Sword flower!

 

[danotaylor]

Looks fabulous! Is your source water pH <7?

 

[Ryan13]

Thank you!!
This is the Ph in the tank, just did the test a minute ago.

 

[danotaylor]

Nice. I figured it was <7 since plants can fully use nutrients in neutral to acidic water. Some nutrients get locked out even though they are present in alkaline water. Very nice planted display!

 

[Ryan13]

Thank you so much!

 

[Ryan13]

Nice. I figured it was <7 since plants can fully use nutrients in neutral to acidic water. Some nutrients get locked out even though they are present in alkaline water. Very nice planted display!

Also I didn't know this! Dope

 

[danotaylor]

The nitrogen cycle is a naturally acidifying process, so even if you start with water slightly above 7, the nitrogen cycle will naturally lower the pH. I used to be a grower in an indoor hydroponics farm...just vegetables people ...we lowered the pH of the nutrient solution to almost 5 to increase the nutrient uptake by the plant roots.