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If You have not already bought and used the JBL sand you could try to get really fine quartz sand. In Germany 20 € will get you a 25kg bag and it looks and feels like the JBL (natural colored) - in my opinion at least.
Some of the companies here offer a inert black version as well, but I do...
Hello everyone! Here is a quick update:
I picked up the test strips yesterday. Contrary to my expectations, however, only the Sera strips were available. Having tested several times, it's clear that the trend is moving towards 'no nitrite'.
Out of curiosity, I then did the drop test again. This...
This is my plan. I am trying to understand the different colorings of the leaves as you descirbed in the index. For now I am still training my eyes :)
Okay, this is really interesting. I am definately have to do more reading about water chemistry. It is such a big field. Thanks for sharing...
Okay, that makes sense. May I ask if there is a way to obtain realistic measurements so that I don't have to guess? I'm pretty sure there are methods used in laboratories, but I'm looking for something that a “normal hobbyist” can use :)
I wanted to buy some test strips today, as Mac suggested...
Ok, thanks.
I am using the JBL Drip test. To extend the range, I used 4 ml of RO Water plus 1 ml of tank water, since the Initial test was showing a color much darker than the max. value of the kit (1 mg/l).
Thank you all for your responses. I was a little concerned because of the high levels of nitrite.
To be honest, if it's not just the decaying plant material, I have no idea what else it could be. The only things I add are the tea that Mac described in post no. 4 on the first page of this...
Hello everyone,
I would like to give a quick update here. Contrary to expectations, I have now been experiencing a nitrite spike for exactly 7 days.
Five days ago, I changed 50% of the water, after which the nitrite level rose again.I'll do another wc today, since the test shows a...
Okay, I understand what you're saying. I will keep an eye on the lighting situation.
Regarding lilies... I really like them, even though they can become a pest. I had this issue with a discus aquarium a long time ago. If they start to take over, I will intervene somehow. For now, I'm just...
Thanks @anewebie. I didn't know these connection between light and pH. Really interesting.
For now I do not see any algae and just limited growth. Especially the nymphaea lotus is kinda producing a new leaf every other day.
But, to be honest, I do not know the par I offer my plants, since I do...
@anewbie
That is an interesting thread. I will read through it since you are discussing a lot of topics that I am actually thinking about right now, as well.
@Mac
I guess they must have changed. I checked on my bottle if there are any differences between the declaration and the one on their...
Yes, I read parts of it and I like it so far. I was just curious, because the Tropica Specialized fertililzer doesn't mention Ca in its "list of ingedrients".
I understand that patience is key, and I’m willing to take my time to ensure the fish have a good life.
I will definitely continue with weekly water changes, although I may reduce the amount of water changed after a year or so, depending on how the tank develops.