[kimcadmus]

I have pearling today within 15min of my mid day lighting burst. Happening on about 5 stems each of Ludwigia and Blyxa. Pearling ranges from tiny consistent streams that look like threads all the way to singular infrequent bubles. I am taking this as a good sign. I was planning on a 3 hour burst today which i started yesterday.

Tank specs here:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/showthread.php?t=58478&referrerid=23533

Any advice or suggestions?

Kim

 

[kimcadmus]

Thanks Niko! I have reduced my overly ambitious light level. The only algae I have seen came with the Blyxa.
I would love to buy some shrimp from you unless its not worth it for you. How many would you suggest?

Also, I have read alot about ferts though I can't say I have digested it all! I have Seachem to get started but am trying to decide between EI or PMDD. What is your opinion? I'm reluctant to go with EI given the huge water changes. I would rather conserve if possible, not due to cost but trying to be more ecologically minded-given our droughts and the like. I can be pretty observant so I like the idea of "reading the plants" but when will i begin a fert regime?

Kim