Observations Archive

  • Ok – humidty is down to 73% now. Plants are still looking good but I’m getting nervous. I closed up the gap about half way. The goal is to keep...

    Yet more humidity…

    Ok – humidty is down to 73% now. Plants are still looking good but I’m getting nervous. I closed up the gap about half way. The goal is to keep...

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  • I’ve removed the plastic peice off the back of the glass lid, creating a 3/4″ gap at the back of the tank along the entire length. So far things seem...

    Humidity cont…

    I’ve removed the plastic peice off the back of the glass lid, creating a 3/4″ gap at the back of the tank along the entire length. So far things seem...

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  • I’ve been thinking about how humid we keep our emersed setups – near 100%. I think it may be TOO humid. Observations:1) Leaves are not thick – cannot withstand lower...

    Too humid?

    I’ve been thinking about how humid we keep our emersed setups – near 100%. I think it may be TOO humid. Observations:1) Leaves are not thick – cannot withstand lower...

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  • OK – here’s the update. It was suggested that it may be to too many nutrients in the water.Its been about 10 days since I flushed the system out. All...

    Nutrient deficiency – update

    OK – here’s the update. It was suggested that it may be to too many nutrients in the water.Its been about 10 days since I flushed the system out. All...

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  • I noticed something with my Cryptocoryne longicauda the other day. Older leaves will turn yellowish with dark greenveins and the tips of the leaf will start withering. To me, that...

    Nutrient deficiency?

    I noticed something with my Cryptocoryne longicauda the other day. Older leaves will turn yellowish with dark greenveins and the tips of the leaf will start withering. To me, that...

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