My First Real Planted Tank

[FishFanatic04]

lol I could use some, I just got oto's today and the qt has little algae. I think I'll do what your are and put in the higher wattage bulbs again.

 

[Man of fish]

LOL! I'm not trying to grow this algae, but it happens! I'm actually lowering wattage this week to 16 watts instead so I don't need CO2.

 

[FishFanatic04]

lol

 

[Biulu]

The new position of the wood looks so much better! Now hurry up and get those plants in!

 

[Man of fish]

Yeah lol! The ferts are supposed to be here by Friday so if they get here by Wednesday I'll have mik send the plants Thursday if possible but I'm planning on having them shipped out next Monday. Now to find a gram scale.

 

[Biulu]

I simply bought myself some measuring spoons in the dollar store and had my ferts dosing calculated as such at the following site: http/blog.fluidsensoronline.com/calculators/estimative-index/

So easy!

 

[Man of fish]

Oh Ok. I actually found a gram scale in a cupboard. I also ordered 2 1,000 mL fert dispensers. I'll just use those, then premix the ferts.

 

[Man of fish]

Thinking about having the plants sent tomorrow. What do you guys think?

 

[Biulu]

Sure, why not? What is holding you back?

 

[Man of fish]

I getting them shipped tomorrow. It was the ferts coming Friday, but I'm sure they'll be fine without ferts for a few days.

 

[Biulu]

They will definitively be ok without ferts for a few days. I can't remember whether you have a nutrient rich substrate? If so, I would let them anchor first before adding.

 

[Man of fish]

I do. I have Tahitian moon sand. Anchor before adding what?

 

[Biulu]

Anchor before adding ferts. I thought though that Tahitian moon sand doesn't contain any nutrients? They are supposed to be inert, right?

 

[FishFanatic04]

It is inert. Thats what I've got in my 46g. No nutrients.

I would think the plants would be ok for a few days. I would just do a very short lighting period each day to be sure.

 

[Man of fish]

I have Tahitian moon gravel actually, but when I bought it it said it was a plant substrate?