Poe835

Thanks for the pointers everyone. I think the initial growth problem is probably because the soil that I use then, since most of you don't have that problem.

bartoli

Yes, not bad for people looking to boost plant growth. But lush growth means more time for pruning and I am too lazy I don't want plants to grow too fast. Just fast enough to provide a good environment for the fish.


I do not have access to FAMA for Tom Barr's "Dry Start Method" article. Thus, have no idea on what you meant above.

f1ea

Lazy and planted aquariums do not go well together

'Dry start' method:
http://www.barrreport.com/articles/3...aquariums.html

Regards

bartoli

Ha, ha... but not according to Ms. Walstad's "Ecology of the Planted Aquarium". The idea is to spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying.

Thanks for the pointer to the "Dry Start Method". Fortunately during the start-up period, I never had issues with algae, plants not rooting well, poor bacteria establishment, etc. Thus I never had to do water change. While Diana thought may be I was lucky with my water, I suspect it was the soil that I used:

http://www.premierhort.com/eProMix/G...BlackEarth.htm

only120xs

Edit: decided to make new thread.