Experiences with PPS-Classic and PPS-Pro - Page 2 - PPS Analysis and Feedback

Left C · 05-25-2007, 04:55 PM

Hi jB

I really like Edward's system. It works well!!

My Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi have bred twice in that tank now. They're happy.

My potassium solution is 84.3 grams of K2SO4 in 1000 ml of DI.

1 ml adds 2.5 ppm of K to 4 gallons.

Left C · 05-25-2007, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward

Thank you Left C!
It is a simple system and it works. We can now help new people interested in staring this exciting hobby. The New To Planted Aquariums forum is the right place to start.

Thank you
Edward

I really like your systerm, Edward.

It's very inexpensive and simple for someone new to planted aquariums.

Peter16 · 03-01-2009, 08:40 PM

When dosing this regime, should you remove the carbon inserts from your filter?

Seattle_Aquarist · 03-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi Peter16,

You will probably get some discussion on this; some say yes, some say no. I do not run carbon in my filters unless I am trying to remove something specific from the water, like medication.

Peter16 · 03-02-2009, 12:11 AM

Thanks for the reply Roy.

I think i will take mine out.

supersmirky · 03-03-2009, 06:10 AM

I agree with Seattle. I would take it out. If you leave it in, it is working hard to remove the fertz you just put in your tank

freydo · 03-03-2009, 10:27 AM

besides, the carbon is really only good for a week or so anyway. after that it's just taking up space in your filter.

anhtu402 · 03-05-2009, 02:19 PM

I just started dosing PPS-Pro today and I have never seen my tank's plants pearled so much. I'm so excited! It's a 'brand' new tank that I just started. Just rocks and basically gloss with a school of serpae tetras and rummy nose. Will definitely update on this.

Seattle_Aquarist · 03-05-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi anhtu402,

I don't see a lot of fast growing stem plants on your list for the 29 gallon. I sometimes get major algae growth about a week or two after starting up a tank. If you see algae starting, keep dosing but immediately cut your light down substantially, maybe in half! If I have an algae bloom I wait about a month, then I start increasing the light by about 1 hour a month.

anhtu402 · 03-05-2009, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the tip Seattle, I appreciate it. What do you recommend for plants for high lights. I am somewhat picky and want stems that look like Ammannia Gracilis the most. Thanks...