Problems In Aquatic Plants
There is a lot of
aquatic plant in this world. There are a lot of species and varieties that can
be add to a pond or an aquarium. Aquatic plant also plays role in ecosystem
where aquatic plant can help to filter the water and can be use as shelter for
fish fry and fish breeding. But there are problems that have to be face in
aquatic plants.
1) Excess
carbon dioxide
Symptoms:
The fish gasp at the water surface for air, as if they
are suffocating.
Cause:
Oxygen deficiency resulting from over fertilization
with co2, dirty filter material, poor lighting, too large of a fish load and
bad tank maintenance.
Solution :
Check all your maintenance procedures and filters,
look for dead animals and plants. If you use an automatic CO2 fertilization
system, adjust the amount released and make sure it does not run at night when
the lights are off.
2) Carbon
dioxide deficiency
Symptoms:
The plants stay much smaller and grow more slowly than
plants fertilized with CO2. Rough Calcium deposits on the leaves. Breakdown of
the pH system causing a rise in pH.
Causes:
A lack of CO2 can arise even with optimal care. All
plants use CO2 in their respiration process and it is difficult to maintain an
equilibrium. Vigorously Aerated or agitated water increases CO2 loss, as the
gas escapes into the air.
Solution :
Regularly fertilize with CO2 and try to limit the
amount of aeration and water agitation in your tank
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