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Ferts (question regarding usage)

Discussion in 'Aquatic Plants & Planted Tanks' started by Leslie, Feb 27, 2009.

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  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    well they are doing good. so i must be doing something right.
     
    Leslie, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. James0816

    James0816 New Member

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    yeppers....

    well...if its fluorish, i would say 1 drop from an eyedropper every other day. but then again....just don't know exactly what it is you have.
     
    James0816, Feb 27, 2009
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  3. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    i dont do amything not just cut the lights on.
     
    Leslie, Feb 27, 2009
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    If you use flourish Excel I'd go with the eye dropper as James recommended and add it once a week AFTER your weekly water change. That is, if you want to use it.
    With my 90g I add per directions (but mind you I have a 90g compared to your 5g)...and I only do so after my weekly waterchange. Theirs also liquid products such as Flourish, Flourish Iron (good for your red plants).

    I normally only do the tabs that go under the substrate about 1"-2" away from the plant for crypts (heavy root feeders).

    Currently I am using the Hagen Plant sticks (can be seen in my photos) and are said to last a year. I stuck them in next to the plants that I felt might benefit.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 28, 2009
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  5. James0816

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    Funny thing about them crypts...I was just about to get root tabs for them when I switched over to dry ferts. These guys have taken off just like the other plants. Definately makes it easier to dose the tank this way. ;o)
     
    James0816, Feb 28, 2009
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