Wilsta Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hey guys I am considering purchasing some fertilizer to really kick start some small java fern plantlets into next week any suggestions on what to use. What product gives the best results in quality leaves and growth in plants? any suggestions. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerospel Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I dont have much experience with java fern, but u can use pretty much any liquid fertiliser them. I use seachem flourish, flourish iron and flourish potassium but if I were you Id try JBL ferropol or maybe even the aquasonic daily gro, Ive never tried these but Im sure they'd be okay and JBL is german brand and makes lots of stuff incl co2 systems so it should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mianos Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I use Aquarium Science 'Plant Food', it's made in Australia (QLD). My java fern and anubias seem to grow very well. All my tanks get aside from that is water changes and fish food. edit: bad spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsta Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 I bought Seachem "Flourish" the guy at the LFS (one of the sponsors) said its a good product but still the plants (Java Fern & Blue Stricta) dont seem to take the nourishment aboard . The plants still seem to be struggling . And i have noticed more hairy algae growing on decor and on the plants themselves now?? I have used the fertiliser to the directions. What can i do the plants get atleast minimum 10 hours of light a day. What do you think is going on? Also I am keen on buying some anubias plants what do you suggest is the best anubias to get as I know there is a few to choose from. whats the most hardiest and grows strong without much assistance if you know what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett4Perth Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 How much light do you have? What are your water parameters? Are you adding CO2? Cheers Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'd seriously consider home-made C02 and aiming for about 3-4watts of light per gallon. Plants like stricta really do need a lot of light. I would also recommend picking up an iron supplement if you can spare the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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