shroom question

calvindo

Member
i bought some huge shrooms about a month ago. They dont seem to bloom as much as when i saw it at lfs. any idea why? had it in high light area, then moved it to low light, but doesnt seem to help.
thanks
 

cprdnick

Active Member
What were the precise conditions that the LFS had them in?
Flow?
Lights?
Position of the shroom?
How big was the tank?
Same questions about the shroom and tank now (yours)
 

cprdnick

Active Member
Oh yeah, parameters of both tanks as well.
SG is mainly what I want to know?
How old are your bulbs?
 

calvindo

Member
i know the condition of my tank, but not theirs.
What were the precise conditions that the LFS had them in? blooms and the shroom actually stands up. in my tank, their just bloom, but flat against the lr.
Flow? mine is in medium flow area. also had it in high flow
Lights? my lighting seems to be brighter. i have dual 250mh and dual 140vho's.
Position of the shroom? bottom center of the tank. same like how i have them now.
How big was the tank? both tank 125g
 

calvindo

Member

Originally posted by cprdnick
Oh yeah, parameters of both tanks as well.
SG is mainly what I want to know?
How old are your bulbs?


my sg is 1.023 and bulbs is about 3 months old. i tried switching from 10k to 20k bulbs, but still the same.
 

nm reef

Active Member
My understanding is that if they extend upwards with the stalk extended they are searching for light. Not the best of situations...but I have often seen 'shrooms extend in that manner. The assorted types I keep are always flat on the structure...and most have adjusted well enough that they have multiplied. Mine seem to prefer a mild or moderate current and the lighting differs from color to color of shroom.I'd also think that they could take some time to adjust in your system...be patient with them and normally they adapt real well.:thinking:
 

calvindo

Member
thanks... was told it takes some time, but figure a month is a long enough time. maybe its just me, moving them around to find a perfect spot for them. i have other shrooms and all looks great. just not the new additions.
 
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