[geministudios54]

Just wondering if anyone has any comments as to why my tiger lotus leaves turn green and brown less than a week after emerging. I fertilize by substrate only with tabs. Lights are 330watts over a 125gal that are on for 9 hours a day with C02 injection. pH is 6.8.
I've provided a picture to better indicate what I'm talking about.

Any help would be appreciated...

 

[geministudios54]

Thank you all for your input...I'm thinking the depth issue to be part of the reason for the red on the leaves. I'm going to switch all the lights to 9325k and see how the plant responds. I'll keep everyone posted..

BTW- the leaves are now staying red for at least a week or more and are getting to be the size of a small dinner plate...Just an amazing looking plant..
I'll post a picture tomorrow..

Regards......Jeff

 

[geministudios54]

By increasing the Co2 and fertilizing more often, I'm finding the leaves are staying red much longer than previously. I've noticed that the more light there is, the more the leaves congregate closer to the bottom rather than spring further up. Here is a updated pic.

 

[geministudios54]

can't upload the pic. I'll try later.