I have a 30 gallon with 2 x 55watt AH supply bright kit. I just switched to a Maxi Jet 400 with a needle wheel mod to chomp CO2. All my stem plants, b. Japonica, Downoi, Hairgrass, and even the crypt. are growing great in just pool filter sand mixed with flourite. I recently tied some Java Fern Windelov and Tiawain moss to some wood and its pretty much already dead. I think my nutrients and co2 (4KH Drop Checker) are okay (NPK=20:2:20, Fe=.5ppm, 15g MgSO3) added weekly, but I don't understand why I can't get mosses to take off. Perhaps more nutrients? I've heard that sometimes slow growers get outcompeted for nutrients and suffer, but I was under the impression that is why there slow growers. Because they adapt to low nutrient levels. I'll post some recent pics. tomorrow.
thanks,
Creighton
thanks,
Creighton