pritch33 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hey Joan very nice tank and well done looks really healthy Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Question! For the experienced plant growers, for some reason my plants are growing very slowly. I have no algae problems (unless you count duckweed), all the blackbeard algae has died with my constant "excel" dosing. My anubias are growing nicely, but my usual stem plants (hygrophila and ludwig) are slowing down with their growth. I have two theories: - I have reduced the fish population, with angels eating my endler babies and I have sold most of my large females. - I have done a major trim (as in trim all the way down to just leaving 3 or 4 leaves per stem). I got lazy Is this a nitrogen deficiency? Should I increase feeding a little, or get rid of my angels coz they're doing too good of a job keeping my endler population in check? Not trim and just let my plants grow out to max and then trim? coz I damaged them by over trimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlz0r Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 i find my plants always grow really well whenthere are heaps of fish coz they poop a lot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Question! For the experienced plant growers, for some reason my plants are growing very slowly. I have no algae problems (unless you count duckweed), all the blackbeard algae has died with my constant "excel" dosing. My anubias are growing nicely, but my usual stem plants (hygrophila and ludwig) are slowing down with their growth. I have two theories: - I have reduced the fish population, with angels eating my endler babies and I have sold most of my large females. - I have done a major trim (as in trim all the way down to just leaving 3 or 4 leaves per stem). I got lazy Is this a nitrogen deficiency? Should I increase feeding a little, or get rid of my angels coz they're doing too good of a job keeping my endler population in check? Not trim and just let my plants grow out to max and then trim? coz I damaged them by over trimming? If there growing a little slow I wouldnt worry to much as long as the new growth is showing no signs of defciencies if tou want to try upping your ferts a little do so but if the plants grow quicker it will just mean more work and if your managing your algae issues I would not try and upset things as for trimming your asking the wrong person you dont want to see me trim but generally I just tear away at the top of them and let it grow back in Oh and sumtimes I get the scissors out and that generally works out worse Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I wouldn't describe myself as an experienced plant grower by any means, however, I agree with Ray. If it all seems to be under control and your algae is disappearing or gone then be happy with slow growth. I tend to use the pinch method for trimming my plants unless I have to use the scissors ( again with Ray, not pretty!!). Fish poop is a great fertiliser and if you have removed stock then you have less poop but I'd say that has worked with the excel to control the algae. The plants are out competeing(???) for available nutrients. God I sound so smart sometimes its scary :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Another reason could be that your tubes are now around 6 months old? they generally should be be changed around 10 to 12 months although I have always let them run longer but it could also be a reason for slower growth? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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