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Originally Posted by detlef  Thanks very much Zapins for taking the time to draw this very educational diagram. To the best of my knowledge it summarizes quite well what we know about deficiency symptoms in aquatics so far with regards to macro elements.
While the graphic explains issues when macros are in short supply let me add to this when traces are deficient:
New growth in most species will appear twisted and reduced in size. This is in accordance with knowledgeable people such as Amano and the guys from Seachem.
This finding gets overlooked quite often as aquarists seem to concentrate on macros these days primarily.
Thanks again, Detlef |
Hi Detlef..
Well, I can't exactly agree.. perhaps in SEVERE deficiency..
Trace deficiency will show in new growth. This new growth will be lighter in color. It's quite easy to see.
What you describe is much more likely to come from Calcium, which is also shown in the image.