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by Ghazanfar Ghori
Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Test kits and ferts
Replies: 3
Views: 1799

Re: Test kits and ferts

+1
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Mixing KH2PO4 (Potassium Phosphate) in my Macro Mix
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Re: Mixing KH2PO4 (Potassium Phosphate) in my Macro Mix

Oops. My bad. My comment for the stock solution and Calcium Sulfate was from when I used to have K2SO4 in Stock B. The Calcium Nitrate in Stock A would react with it to form Calcium Sulfate. I think the KH2PO4 will be ok...
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

You can mix it in - no issues.

B deficiencies...

Mild deficiencies show up as plants being brittle, short internodes, very bushy growth.
Medium deficiencies - distorted new growth
Severe deficiencies - death of meristem
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

Still not 100% on this so take it easy - but what I've found is that the higher calcium needs higher levels of boron. A good level is 0.02 ppm. Basically, take 1.3 grams of H3BO3 (boric acid), dissolve it in 1 liter of water. Take 100 ml of that and mix in 900 ml of water. The resulting solution wil...
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

Pure Boron (Boric acid) solution. I can check my notes and get back to you on dosage etc.
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

What does a boron deficiency look like? A mild one will have some distortion in new growth. Very apparent in Ludwigias - esp arcuata and brevipes, where you might see sickle shaped leaves. In more prominent cases, you'll see death of the meristem. You know what's fun tho? An OD has the same symptom...
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

Thanks for the update Kris! You're right on the money with the color / growth and phosphates. This is a 'growth' formula - upping the phosphates will give you better colors for sure. You can certainly dose it dry or dissolve it JIT. Im starting to notice a little boron deficiency and have started ad...
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Sat Dec 26, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 36" tek fell into the tank
Replies: 4
Views: 2110

Re: 36" tek fell into the tank

What should I get? Xb? One fixture or two? Angle?
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Sat Dec 26, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: 36" tek fell into the tank
Replies: 4
Views: 2110

36" tek fell into the tank

Don't ask how. But I'm in the market for a replacement.. Plug and play preferred.. Something that looks nice...and bright

Any recommendations?
by Ghazanfar Ghori
Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Planted tank chemistry
Topic: Simple Macro Mix
Replies: 50
Views: 149132

Re: Simple Macro Mix

Sounds good! Interested in seeing how the results are - good - bad - indifferent - if some plants are affected more than others, color and growth pattern changes etc. Fun stuff!

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