lower part of stem "wasting" away...

[letissier07]

Hi

If the lower part of the stem turns yellowish and waste away, does that mean that my gravel is unsuitable for planting?
Or does my tank lack anything?

I have no base fert and i dose 2 drops of Aqualush weekly as i only have a few plants inside.

Thanks
Spencer

[PeterGwee]

There are too many factors that can cause that....we need more specific details of the plant and the tank conditions in order to know the root cause. Just a few guess though...lack of light reaching the bottom? Anaerobic substrate? Poor planting technique? Are you sure it is a stem plant and not rosette plants?

[wks]

Hi Spencer, please fill in your tank's infomation list posted in forum. Then we will be able to help you.

[letissier07]

Hi

Its a stem plant....
Hmmm......dun have any test kit to do any testing to inform u all of the tank conditions.....money is tight for a poor student like me...[]
Guess all i can do is guess....[]

[PeterGwee]

Have you seen the form yet? I'm sure you know how much light you have in there? Any CO2? and many simple info. Sure won't burn a hole in your pocket.

[budak]

i thought students nowadays are pros in researching on the net, compared to old farts like budak???

here's some useful sites for ID plants and their needs: www.thekrib.com, www.dennerle.de, www.tropica.com, www.vectrapoint.com, www.dupla.com.

If all you can do is guess after having free information at your disposal, I wish you all luck in your exams.

[bluezing]

haha...le-tissier tio suan.but dun worry...dats budak for u.

[budak]

i am exceeding my quota this week, cause you all will get a break from me next week.

how did old farts like budak ever get through school without the Internet??? Oh..... we had this thingie called the library!!!! And it's free too!!

Don't be discouraged by the amount of information in the hobby.... for one thing, it's not dry, dreary stuff like what's taught in school, but facts and tips that relate directly to the things you see in your tanks and LFSs. Read through the links, old threads and FAQ and in a couple of months, you should be an old pro like bluezing.

[bluezing]

hehe...im a noob!...but the very starting when i came here...kinda learn the hard way as well.asking those questions.expect to be spoon fed.but gradually,start to search for info myself.its more rewarding actually too.

[letissier07]

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On 11/13/2003 12:08:27 PM

haha...le-tissier tio suan.but dun worry...dats budak for u.
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Haha...its okies!...i always suan people in real life too....so...i can take it!
Anyway budak...i fear for my exams too....thanks for sharing my "burden"

Will go search for it myself then.....

Cheerio!

Spencer

[letissier07]

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On 11/13/2003 12:13:01 PM

i am exceeding my quota this week, cause you all will get a break from me next week.

how did old farts like budak ever get through school without the Internet??? Oh..... we had this thingie called the library!!!! And it's free too!!

Don't be discouraged by the amount of information in the hobby.... for one thing, it's not dry, dreary stuff like what's taught in school, but facts and tips that relate directly to the things you see in your tanks and LFSs. Read through the links, old threads and FAQ and in a couple of months, you should be an old pro like bluezing.
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I have read nearly every thread in this forum....
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Cheerio!

Spencer