I grow cryptocoryne emersed and immersed. In both cases, the roots are in the same tank water. Some completely immersed crypts show the same problems...
Don't assume the ammonia is killing your plants - it's possible your water is lacking certain nutrients (do you add fertilizer?) or your lighting is...
You can have ammonia a nd trAtes with no trItes....40 ppm for the trAtes is a bit high, I'd do a WC large enough to get then to 20 or less, try 50%
...
will tell you how it IS. Typical Massachusetts native, friendly yet abrasive to thin skin. I play hard and work hard. FAMILY matters most to me.
Music:
Death Metal-the faster the better, classical music and old country
Movies:
Apocalypse Now, Braveheart, Ted
Who I'd like to meet:
Sandz, Slap,Hardy,Dutchie,Fishm0mmy,HB1,Gr0nlaura and a few m0re fine fish f0lks!
Books:
anything informative or historical.
Heroes:
My Parents- who else can put up with me as teen and not throttle me!
TV:
HISTORY CHANNEL
Gender:
Male
Orientation:
Straight
Smoker:
Yes
Marital:
Got GF / BF
Drinker:
Yes
Education:
Graduated
Why do you like AC Tropical Fish:
Trying to learn more about my critters. Want to be a good Fish Parent.
Children:
6
Hometown::
West Springfield, Ma.
Aquarium 1:
55 gallon primarily SA cichlids. Until the 150 is up, then It will be new African Cichlid tank
Aquarium 2:
150 gallon in process to be new home for SA cichlids
Aquarium 3:
step daughter 5 gallon with 2 Danios and a baby clown pleco
typeof:
Freshwater
Rest of Your Aquariums:
built stepson a 5 gallon for a Betta
How I got started with aquariums.:
My girlfriend wanted an aquarium so I tattooed a friends wife for a setup (barter is good). I ended up having to do all the work and I learned to love it. The rest is history or history in the making.
Why I like fish::
I find them relaxing and amusing. They all have their own little personalities.
Best advice:
Be Healthy and Safe, NEVER put your fingers where you wouldn't put your face. A bear trap or large Oscar tank is a place for neither.
Other pets:
Our children
Signature
When in d0ubt read it until it makes sense, then read it again!
Find latest posts
View Blog Entries
