My R. mac 'red's are finally red again

chillaquaplants · 08-15-2008, 09:36 PM

First I rescaped this tank. Then I had a major algae battle (which I won btw

). The mac reds didn't like the rescape and they didn't like being deprived of ferts even more. But I went back to the basics and started dosing a little at a time, starting with micros (CSM+B) and then added P in small doses and just recently added a litle K. I haven't added any N yet and really don't want to unless the plants start to show signs of deficiency. Most plants in this tank don't like high N anyway. In this first pic you can see the dark stems that developed after the rescape. Once they grow tall enough, I plan to trim and only replant the good part.

Even my R. wallichii is showing signs of improvement with nice pink tips

Jdinh04 · 08-25-2008, 12:13 PM

Photos looking nice!

08-15-2008, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
chillaquaplants Senior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 163	My R. mac 'red's are finally red again First I rescaped this tank. Then I had a major algae battle (which I won btw ). The mac reds didn't like the rescape and they didn't like being deprived of ferts even more. But I went back to the basics and started dosing a little at a time, starting with micros (CSM+B) and then added P in small doses and just recently added a litle K. I haven't added any N yet and really don't want to unless the plants start to show signs of deficiency. Most plants in this tank don't like high N anyway. In this first pic you can see the dark stems that developed after the rescape. Once they grow tall enough, I plan to trim and only replant the good part. Even my R. wallichii is showing signs of improvement with nice pink tips __________________

08-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jdinh04 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 298	Photos looking nice! __________________

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