Live Plants

[WNY Tank]

Do I need to add chemicals to a tank that has live plants?

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

depends on how much light you have, and what types.

 

[rohnds]

What kinds/type of chemicals? and why?

Rohn

 

[WNY Tank]

Live Plant help...

I have been told that I need to use something called "Leaf Zone" which apparently gives live plants the nutrients they need. Does anyone else have live plants, and if so, do you give them any special treatment? Thanks Alot
Chris

 

[NoDeltaH2O]

Plants need a lot of chemicals to grow well. However, if you' don't have high light and CO2 levels, the chemicals may not be needed at all.

Plants need light, CO2, N,P,K, Iron, and trace elements.

N= Nitrogen; often available in the forms of ammonia and nitrate in the tank
P= Phosphorous; Enemas are a cheap source of P
K= Potassium; Morton's NoSalt Salt Substitute or Potassium Nitrate (Green Light Stump Remover)

Iron can be added in liquid form, or as a dry chemical
Trace elements are available in both liquid and powder form

CO2 can be made from scratch at home for a couple dollars a month.

 

[WNY Tank]

Hey everyone, thanks alot!