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| Author: | PeteTrap [ Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Plant aquarium requirements |
| Hi Ned, I have a freshwater community aquarium and I was considering adding a few hardy low maintenance plants. I don't want to do it if it's going to require a lot of effort or adding extra chemicals. Are there any lower profile plants that you sell that doen't require adding things to your tank? Also, I add aquarium salt. Will they live with that in the water? Happy New year! |
| Author: | Admin [ Sat Jan 01, 2011 1:18 pm ] |
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| Are there any lower profile plants that you sell that doen't require adding things to your tank? sure... any of the: Anubias Crytptocorne Aponogetan Hygrophila Crinum Val Java Fern Java Moss ...we have several in stock now most plants prefer at least 2 bulbs the species above are the easiest (1 bulb would do, 2 is better) you want a minimum of 6 hours on maxiumum of 13 hours on the most important thing is that the bulbs be less than 10 months old and the hood is not dirty and blocking the light Also, I add aquarium salt. Will they live with that in the water? I always have virtually zero salt in my plant tanks I'm told valisnera can take a little more plant info: http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/ http://floridaaquatic.com/aquarium_plants_1.html viewtopic.php?t=5156 Happy New year! Thanks! you too |
| Author: | PeteTrap [ Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Aquarium Plants & Pond Plants |
| Thanks for the info. I am going to ween the tank out of salt as it has had negative impact on plecos & invertebrates, plus I don't keep mollies any more. I'll do it with not replacing with water changes weekly. I'm assuming all wil never be out though. Anything to remove other than a complete water change after a few months? I have 2 Aqua Glo bulbs, however they're over a year old. Plants won't grow with them? I'd rather not waste or have buy 2 new ones when they work great. |
| Author: | Admin [ Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:37 pm ] |
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| just do 2 or 3 50% water changes should be adequate buy 2 fresh bulbs Life glo would be nice or Flora Sun any brand is fine bring an old bulb with you when you pick up the new bulbs so we get the right length and wattage just be sure to get new bulbs every 10 months or so |
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