Re: [Killietalk] Chatter (was Re: Tubifex Tubifex)

[Wright Huntley <whuntley at inkmkr_com>]

LeeH920226 at aol_com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/9/05 2:06:20 PM, whuntley at inkmkr_com writes:
> 
> << Besides, Oleg taught me many years ago that there is no such thing as 
> too many water changes. [Right, Lee? Barry?]
>  >>
> 
> Yes and no. If the water you are introducing is different than the water in 
> the tank it can be fatal to fish. If the water you are introducing has toxicity 
> (chlorine or chloramine) it can be fatal. However once a satisfactory 
> reliable source of water is established (by treatment, filtration, adsorption or 
> synthesis from RO water) and the regimen of regular changes is established, then 
> the only detriment might be lack of plant nutrients. That could be the source 
> of water sprite failure, or it could be too little light, too warm or 
> herbivores such as snails.

Lee,

My planted tanks get some stump remover to boost K and NO3, and Kent 
Freshwater Essential for traces, though my water actually has ample. The 
iron level is at EPA max of just over 300 ppb, for example. [I won a big 
jug in a raffle, or would be using Tropica Master grow.]

I do get some blue-green algae when I neglect the plant foods. I like 
Lorraines response, a lot, because it fits my preconceived notion.

Wright

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