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Old 01-20-2009, 05:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: New start after failure - and perhaps you'll kick me of the forum now? a bit long

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Originally Posted by frank_claessen View Post
Hi all,
Somehow Diana's tanks do seem to contain phosphates and nitrates enough for the floating plants to keep growing and according to my experiences that is a necessity for the floating plants to keep doing well. If you would take out your phosphates completely, Diana, I am convinced that your floating plants will collapse and perhaps with them the whole tank ?!?

Frank
Actually, I have had trouble keeping floating plants. Sometimes they grow like crazy, but it doesn't last. My guess is that its iron deficiency or a lighting issue.

When I have more time, I may do some tinkering.

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