Newbie DSM attempt for Iwagumi

[FaRnieGuy]

Is it possible to get 0 ammonia 0 nitrate 0 nitrite and ph about 6.5?
Weird.. What should I do?
Haha 3rd day after flooding.. Did a 50% water change yesterday though..


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[Urban Aquaria]

Is it possible to get 0 ammonia 0 nitrate 0 nitrite and ph about 6.5?
Weird.. What should I do?
Haha 3rd day after flooding.. Did a 50% water change yesterday though..

I've also noticed that effect in my DSM setups after they were flooded too... i'm guessing the many weeks of faster plant growth during DSM soaks up most of the nutrients, so there are probably much less nutrients getting released into the water column after its flooded.

I noticed your substrate is also mixed in with Azoo soil substrate, not sure of its overall nutrient content compared to if it was filled with 100% ADA Amazonia aquasoil though, so that might affect the parameters too.

[FaRnieGuy]

I've also noticed that effect in my DSM setups after they were flooded too... i'm guessing the many weeks of faster plant growth during DSM soaks up most of the nutrients, so there are probably much less nutrients getting released into the water column after its flooded.

I noticed your substrate is also mixed in with Azoo soil substrate, not sure of its overall nutrient content compared to if it was filled with 100% ADA Amazonia aquasoil though, so that might affect the parameters too.

Really don't know what should I do now..
Added 4 tiger barbs and 8 Yamato.. Hope can have some poo poo to help..


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[Urban Aquaria]

Really don't know what should I do now..
Added 4 tiger barbs and 8 Yamato.. Hope can have some poo poo to help..


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I guess you'll just have to monitor the ammonia and nitrate levels over the next few days and weeks... if your filter is new, then it could also be due to the tank still cycling, but the ammonia level is probably low enough to be processed or taken up by the plants quickly so the levels are not detectable at the moment.

Though since you have Co2 injection, it may be a better idea to dose fertilizers to support and maintain healthy plant growth, it'll help to avoid nutrient deficiencies and minimize melting.

[FaRnieGuy]

I guess you'll just have to monitor the ammonia and nitrate levels over the next few days and weeks... if your filter is new, then it could also be due to the tank still cycling, but the ammonia level is probably low enough to be processed or taken up by the plants quickly so the levels are not detectable at the moment.

Though since you have Co2 injection, it may be a better idea to dose fertilizers to support and maintain healthy plant growth, it'll help to avoid nutrient deficiencies and minimize melting.

Noted..
I only have Seachem Fluorish which I dosed every alternate days for now.. Hope it helps.. Don't wish to see them melt..


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[FaRnieGuy]

One question..
How often do we change the solution in the co2 drop checker?


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[FaRnieGuy]

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Day 5, I'm still getting these results...


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[Urban Aquaria]

One question..
How often do we change the solution in the co2 drop checker?

The Co2 test kits usually recommend to change the solution once every few weeks, but i change mine every few months or if the amount becomes low due to evaporation, it still works fine.

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Day 5, I'm still getting these results...

Looks like it's a good time to dose some macro ferts to supplement the nutrient content in the tank.

Note that the test kits measure the nutrient levels in the water column, but there may still be ample nutrients inside the substrate (not released into the water column) that can be accessed by the plant roots, so they may still be able to get sufficient nutrients to continue growing well at the moment.

Btw, do make sure you are mixing the test reagents well to get consistent measurement results.

[FaRnieGuy]

The Co2 test kits usually recommend to change the solution once every few weeks, but i change mine every few months or if the amount becomes low due to evaporation, it still works fine.



Looks like it's a good time to dose some macro ferts to supplement the nutrient content in the tank.

Note that the test kits measure the nutrient levels in the water column, but there may still be ample nutrients inside the substrate (not released into the water column) that can be accessed by the plant roots, so they may still be able to get sufficient nutrients to continue growing well at the moment.

Btw, do make sure you are mixing the test reagents well to get consistent measurement results.

Ok! Noted on the co2 drop checker!

What kind of macro ferts?


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[Urban Aquaria]

What kind of macro ferts?

If you find that the nitrate levels are staying low, can look at dosing specific nitrogen (N) fertilizer... or those all-in-one fertilizer solutions that contain both macro NPK and micro/trace nutrients (ie. Tropica Specialized).

You could also feed the fishes and shrimps abit more food to generate additional nutrients too.

[FaRnieGuy]

If you find that the nitrate levels are staying low, can look at dosing specific nitrogen (N) fertilizer... or those all-in-one fertilizer solutions that contain both macro NPK and micro/trace nutrients (ie. Tropica Specialized).

You could also feed the fishes and shrimps abit more food to generate additional nutrients too.

I'll probably try to feed more first.. And stick with Seachem Fluorish..
If things don't change, then I'll get some all-in-one fertilizer..


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