Gf225 In The Pfk Mag

[DaveW]

Congratulations on your letter being published.

 

[pseud]

What was the letter?

 

[Siamese Fighter05]

What was the letter?

???

 

[pseud]

Well, this thread went incomprehensible rather quickly!

What was gf's letter to pfk about?

 

[Jen]

its about no3 and p04 in planted tanks, in hopes of dispelling the previous thoughts that they should remain at 0 for a healthy tank.

He told us about it a few weeks back.

 

[pseud]

Oh cool, I missed that. Thanks

 

[simonbrown403]

which was it in octobers

 

[DaveW]

He told us about it a few weeks back.

Sorry, I didn't know.

 

[George Farmer]

Here's what was (almost word for word) printed - a heavily edited version of what I actually wrote in. I can PM anyone the full letter if they're interested.

"I am writing to express my gratitude for the publication of Jeff Walmsley’s planted tank articles. In particular I found his comments on garden soil use in the substrate and rainwater most interesting. Judging by his wonderful photographs it is obvious that these methods work very well. It is good to hear some old myths dispelled.

Regarding Jeff’s first article and in keeping with the “dispelling of myths” concept - whilst I agree that nitrate and phosphate levels should not be excessive, I disagree that one should aim for near zero levels of both nutrients.

I understand that for the “average” planted tank that levels should be low, but for any planted tank, a near zero or undetectable level of nitrate and phosphate is detrimental to the plant’s health. This is particularly true for set-ups with higher growth rates, normally associated with higher light levels and CO2 injection. In fact in these types of tanks, very low nitrate and phosphate levels will lead to nutrient deficiencies and algae.

I actually add nitrates and phosphates (Potassium nitrate and Potassium phosphate) to my tank, as do many other experienced planted aquarists with high growth tanks. If I did not then my levels would soon reach near zero and algae would take hold. I know this from first hand experience. For example, too little phosphate causes my slower growing plants to get green spot/mat algae. Ideal levels for my tank are 10 to 20ppm nitrates and 1 to 2ppm phosphates. Many people believe that these phosphates levels are way too high but I experience excellent growth with no problem algae at all, even on slow growing plants i.e. Anubias species."

There was a bit on my tank spec and a photo too. The photo wasn't as good as what you can see in my journal though so you're nor missing anything.

It was printed in Practical Fiskeeping Magazine, November 2005, Lateral Lines, page 92.

Thanks for the support.

 

[oldwhitewood]

Here's what was (almost word for word) printed - a heavily edited version of what I actually wrote in. I can PM anyone the full letter if they're interested.

"I am writing to express my gratitude for the publication of Jeff Walmsley’s planted tank articles. In particular I found his comments on garden soil use in the substrate and rainwater most interesting. Judging by his wonderful photographs it is obvious that these methods work very well. It is good to hear some old myths dispelled.

Regarding Jeff’s first article and in keeping with the “dispelling of myths” concept - whilst I agree that nitrate and phosphate levels should not be excessive, I disagree that one should aim for near zero levels of both nutrients.

I understand that for the “average” planted tank that levels should be low, but for any planted tank, a near zero or undetectable level of nitrate and phosphate is detrimental to the plant’s health. This is particularly true for set-ups with higher growth rates, normally associated with higher light levels and CO2 injection. In fact in these types of tanks, very low nitrate and phosphate levels will lead to nutrient deficiencies and algae.

I actually add nitrates and phosphates (Potassium nitrate and Potassium phosphate) to my tank, as do many other experienced planted aquarists with high growth tanks. If I did not then my levels would soon reach near zero and algae would take hold. I know this from first hand experience. For example, too little phosphate causes my slower growing plants to get green spot/mat algae. Ideal levels for my tank are 10 to 20ppm nitrates and 1 to 2ppm phosphates. Many people believe that these phosphates levels are way too high but I experience excellent growth with no problem algae at all, even on slow growing plants i.e. Anubias species."

There was a bit on my tank spec and a photo too. The photo wasn't as good as what you can see in my journal though so you're nor missing anything.

It was printed in Practical Fiskeeping Magazine, November 2005, Lateral Lines, page 92.

Thanks for the support.

I read this last night after I bought the magazine, good stuff

 

[pseud]

Cool George. Your famous!

 

[kenneth_kpe]

thats great news ! the aquarium hobby is evolving all the time old beliefs are being replaced with newer findings !!! congratulations gf!

 

[RYO]

N1 m8, maybe more of the old school can get their heads around the EI system.
At one of my LFS i got into a bit of a debate (pretty heated at times) with the owner who dismissed it out of hand(at first ) . He was setting up a new show tank (new range of tanks) and was going pretty high tech(usual stuff ,pressurised co2'high output lighting ,under soil heater enriched substrate .)
The filter on these new tanks is built into the back of the tank so you can see the contents from the rear and i noticed he had a bag in the filter. He said it was phosphate remover so this is where the debate started.
In the end i said just look into it and see what you think.
Two days later he emailed me with a link to a site he found that explaind this new fangled Ei system real easy - http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=104737
Lol the gosspel of Zig spreadeth

 

[pseud]

Two days later he emailed me with a link to a site he found that explaind this new fangled Ei system real easy - http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=104737

haha. Funny. Just goes to show how much of a wealth of information this forum is.

 

[zig]

N1 m8, maybe more of the old school can get their heads around the EI system.
At one of my LFS i got into a bit of a debate (pretty heated at times) with the owner who dismissed it out of hand(at first ) . He was setting up a new show tank (new range of tanks) and was going pretty high tech(usual stuff ,pressurised co2'high output lighting ,under soil heater enriched substrate .)
The filter on these new tanks is built into the back of the tank so you can see the contents from the rear and i noticed he had a bag in the filter. He said it was phosphate remover so this is where the debate started.
In the end i said just look into it and see what you think.
Two days later he emailed me with a link to a site he found that explaind this new fangled Ei system real easy - http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=104737
Lol the gosspel of Zig spreadeth

hahaha....thats a great storey......tell him i said hello the next time you see him and make sure he gives you a discount on plants in future......lol