I'm getting the EI dosing recommendations above from wet's nutrient calculator. Please, try it out. Let me know what you think. I find that it is good instructionally as well as just a calculator. The logic behind EI is based on typical uptake rates of a fully planted tank with non-limiting CO2 and ...

Short answer; increase it. 8mL of AquaVitro Synthesis provides 7.5ppm of NO3 to your tank. To dose according to EI you need to add 8mL to your 40 gallon tank 2 to 4 times a week. So, twice a week is on the low side but in your case it should be fine until you get your CO2 bumping. To make life easy,...

For now, get your hands on any source of nitrogen and phosphate you can find at your lfs. Aquavitro products are more concentrated then the Flourish line but either will do. Use wet's nutrient calculator for EI dosing recommendations and dose twice a week. You will find the link in the bottom of my ...

Activated carbon will remove organic molecules and will not remove the fertilizers you're adding. Your going to need to focus on improving the level of CO2 and your dosing will need to be adjusted. Start by lowering the drop checker. Place it closer to the bottom of your tank. You should also try ch...

Sorry that I was missing the additional information. I am using a 1. Atomic CO2 Diffuser from greenleafaquariums.companies 5. I start my CO2 1.5 hours before the light starts. 7. I just checked the KH PH and compared with the CO2 table. KH 8 PH 7.2 So based on the table CO2 is 15.1 8. The tank is 1...

Sorry for all of the questions. I forgot to ask about your soil and what types, if any, of algae your seeing. I know there are a lot of questions but we can all learn something this way. I hope you don't mind if I ask for a picture of the whole tank. What stands out to me immediately, is your KH and...

Not a lot of information to go on. I've never known of a 72 watt LED light fixture that would be used over a tank this size. You do not mention how much iron is being dosed or anything else about your dosing or the water that might be useful. The type of filter and the amount of water flow from othe...

How funny. The reviews are a scream.

It could be more comprehensive. When determining whether twisted new growth is due to a lack of boron or calcium why isn't limited CO2 relevant? I find the CO2 deficiency information confusing and a little controversial. I agree deficiencies are worth some discussion but I think, it is all-inclusive...

Oh yea, I almost forgot. Top notch aquascaping tools like the ones I got from GWAPA at an incredible price have to be included as one of my favorite planted tank accessories.