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Sometimes, that's all you really need as long as you're satisfied with how it turns out! 😊

Just be careful as they can grow massive root structures that can get everywhere! Either way, it took a little while for mine to get used to being in an aquaponic environment

The plant is toxic to anything that consumes it, whether it's humans or livestock. If you do have any livestock that may munch on plants, then I would avoid this plant. Apologies, I should have explained that a bit more in the video. Also, for some reason, the previous replies I tried to make weren't getting posted, so apologies again if you've seen this multiple times already 😅

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As long as you take extra care in handling it, it's completely fine!

They should be fine as long as they font fully consume the leaf or any trimmings. While some Lobeline may leach into the water upon trimming, the amount would be pretty small and would get diffused in the water to not pose an issue. I've had this plant in my tanks for a very long time, and I have not seen any major deaths that I would associate with it. I've got guppies and shrimp in the tank with Lobelia in it. That being said, I'm not a biologist. So, take all of that with a grain of salt, as it's all anecdotal on my part. Also, apologies if you're seeing this comment more than once. For some reason, CZcams doesn't fully publish the reply...

It's a possibility, but I would look I to things like water quality/parameters first instead of blaming the plant for now. I've had this plant in my tanks for a long time, and they have Orange Sakura Shrimp in them. I've got about more than 50 or so in that tank, and the main cause of them disappearing is them somehow getting inside the filter. I've got a few that are also berried at the moment!

Lmao true! But, that goes for majority of aquatic plants to be fair

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Glad you liked it!

@@TropiscapeAquatics you know I like all your vids

Glad you enjoyed it! I was worried this video wasn't up to standards compared to my past videos. I did cut a few corners in this one 🫠

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@@TropiscapeAquatics Thanks!

If you mean putting it in a filter bag and using that as the base layer for the substrate, then yes. I believe MD Fish Tanks has done it before. I've also done it in the past. It makes it easier to remove if you want to tear the tank down or do any re-scaping as tons of soil won't be released upon uprooting plants. That's something I should have mentioned in the video. However, the only issue is finding a large enough filter bag to accommodate the large amount of soil, while also have tiny holes in it that are able to let plant roots through all while keeping the soil in place.

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Wattage isn't really a thing to be concerned about when it comes to plants. Considering that it's low-tech, you don't actually need much intensity, but that depends on the types of plants you're growing. For example, if the tank just has Anubias in it, you can have very little light, and they would still do well, but will suffer under high lighting due to their growth speed. The same applies the opposite way. If you have some Anubias, but also have some fast-growing stem plants like Hygrophila Polysperma, then intensity needs to be adjusted in a way that doesn't overwhelm the Anubias, but still provides enough light for the fast-growing stem plants. Do remember that higher intensity means that more plants will use up more nutrients and any available CO2 in the tank. If you're lacking in these two departments, then you will have algae and plant deficiencies. All in all, it really comes down to the types of plants you have. I have a video on balancing which goes more in-depth on this topic if you like to learn more: czcams.com/video/fi7aCcY0SR0/video.html

@@TropiscapeAquatics thanks buddy!!

It should, over time. That's if there's nothing in the water that may increase KH. Alternatively, you could use RO/DI water and remineralize it to the proper water parameters. However, looking at the instructions for API Proper pH 8.2, it says that it increases KH alongside pH. While I'm no expert when it comes to cichlids, I do know that a higher KH value prevents any dramatic pH swings or prevents the pH from dropping too low, which might be beneficial to cichlids.

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It should work, but make sure to check the nutrients that it gives. Some might not contain any trace elements. Technically, the Osmocote I'm using is also for flowers and garden use.

That should be fine! Lots of people do this, and it's called "Siesta Lighting" schedule. However, the average lighting break is usually 2-3 hours. It's a little unheard of to hear that the lighting system can raise water to those temperatures. Does the temp change at all if you were to raise the height of the light, if it's possible? If water temp goes down by like 1 or 2 degrees, then the light isn't the issue, and it could either be a heater (if using one), ambient room temperature, or something else.

I agree, but it depends on a few variables. One of them being the types of plants in the tank. A tank full of anubias isn't gonna do much compared to a tank full of Hygrophila Polysperma. Growth speed definitely plays a part on nutrient uptake. Either way, all it really comes down to is balance.

Not much you can really do... Algae are plants that also undergo photosynthesis. The only real thing you can do is to do everything you can to remove and control the algae. I've got a few videos on those topics on my channel!

Do you have good lighting?

@@aswinshaji414 yeah

Lmao, it happens.

You must have a ton of bladder snails for that! I've never had any of mine in the past able to keep the surface clean, similar to using a surface skimmer. I've seen them float and "surf" the surface, but they were never effective in removing any surface film

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I think you're missing the point of the video. The main idea I wanted to express was that H2O2 does not solve the underlying cause of algae. Yes, it will kill BBA and is fine to use occasionally, but it won't do much in the long run if the main cause is not fixed.

@@TropiscapeAquatics yes true. But after using that we need to take corrective actions and try balancing tank

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The first drop is 1 degree. It's a little tough to understand if it's either 1 or 0 if it does change colour... This is probably the limitation of the test kit...

Time to take out the big guns!