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Red root floaters
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FrankZ
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I’ve never kept them. Maybe some others have some experience.
High nitrates most likely, what level is it at?
For me they do best with heavy macros, that includes root color
High/low NO3 can alter leaf color but it doesnt much affect the color of the roots - ime
Poor root growth is often related to low PO4, applies to most plants. Not saying thats the problem just something to check
Idk specifically what turns the roots color. When mine get long and thick they're usually a good red. If the roots are growing short and sparse they're usually green or light pink, such as young plants or if theyre lacking something
When in doubt raise macros is what I always say
High/low NO3 can alter leaf color but it doesnt much affect the color of the roots - ime
Poor root growth is often related to low PO4, applies to most plants. Not saying thats the problem just something to check
Idk specifically what turns the roots color. When mine get long and thick they're usually a good red. If the roots are growing short and sparse they're usually green or light pink, such as young plants or if theyre lacking something
When in doubt raise macros is what I always say
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I’m pretty new to them as well so I don’t have a lot of feedback yet, but I do have them in 3 tanks with different light/co2/dosing levels. I’m taking notes on what growth correlates with changes in parameters.
Tanks are:
- Display tank running high light, moderate Co2, and lean EI ferts with Thrive+
- Farm tank with plants only running high light, co2, and full EI mixed from dry salts in solution.
- A random storage tub outside my front door with a HOB filled with rainwater. No ferts, no nothing.
I’ll probably start a thread if anything notable starts to develop.
Tanks are:
- Display tank running high light, moderate Co2, and lean EI ferts with Thrive+
- Farm tank with plants only running high light, co2, and full EI mixed from dry salts in solution.
- A random storage tub outside my front door with a HOB filled with rainwater. No ferts, no nothing.
I’ll probably start a thread if anything notable starts to develop.
Wmccaskill
New Member
I’ve honestly noticed that my tanks that are low tech with active substrate, and a low to medium light work fantastic for them. They grew deep red in color and flowered a lot.
