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k916
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I miss the greenery of my freshwater tank and was wondering if there are any commonly available plants or algae that would help liven up with FOWLR tank?
Thanks
Thanks
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k916
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Firstly, apologies for posting this thread in the wrong forum
Thanks for your reply. I just have 4 tubes - 2 white and 2 blue. Will that suffice?
Thanks for your reply. I just have 4 tubes - 2 white and 2 blue. Will that suffice?
monsinour
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i cant stop the halimedia from growing in my tank. About 3 weeks ago i got as much as I could see out of my tank and now its all back with a vengance. I have read that halimeda needs calcium and good lights to grow, but this stuff probably would grow in a dark box. Where you located? if your close, i could mail some to you.
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k916
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Originally Posted by Monsinour http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3344090
i cant stop the halimedia from growing in my tank. About 3 weeks ago i got as much as I could see out of my tank and now its all back with a vengance. I have read that halimeda needs calcium and good lights to grow, but this stuff probably would grow in a dark box. Where you located? if your close, i could mail some to you.
Thank you so much for your offer Monsinour, thats very kind of you.Unfortunately I live in India... but too far isnt it?
Originally Posted by Monsinour http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3344090
i cant stop the halimedia from growing in my tank. About 3 weeks ago i got as much as I could see out of my tank and now its all back with a vengance. I have read that halimeda needs calcium and good lights to grow, but this stuff probably would grow in a dark box. Where you located? if your close, i could mail some to you.
Thank you so much for your offer Monsinour, thats very kind of you.Unfortunately I live in India... but too far isnt it?
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saxman
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Look into macro algae as opposed to true vascular plants. Most macros will pretty much grow themselves and just require occasional pruning. We use macro extensively in most of our setups.
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k916
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Some of those plants look amazing
Wish I could find a LFS that stocked some
Wish I could find a LFS that stocked some
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saxman
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3344011
If you are talking fluorescents I'd have to say no.....most plants diet is strictly from light....I'd say Metal halides or a really good set of T5's at least
I have both, and I still can't get sw plants to live
Lois,
There's a good chance that your water is too clean. Plants/macro uses NH3 (preferred), NO3, and PO4, so if your levels are near zero, they will tend to starve out.
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3344011
If you are talking fluorescents I'd have to say no.....most plants diet is strictly from light....I'd say Metal halides or a really good set of T5's at least
I have both, and I still can't get sw plants to live
Lois,
There's a good chance that your water is too clean. Plants/macro uses NH3 (preferred), NO3, and PO4, so if your levels are near zero, they will tend to starve out.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by saxman http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3357030
Lois,
There's a good chance that your water is too clean. Plants/macro uses NH3 (preferred), NO3, and PO4, so if your levels are near zero, they will tend to starve out.
You know....I am beginning to believe that...LOL....I can't keep xenia either
Originally Posted by saxman http:///forum/thread/382851/marine-plants#post_3357030
Lois,
There's a good chance that your water is too clean. Plants/macro uses NH3 (preferred), NO3, and PO4, so if your levels are near zero, they will tend to starve out.
You know....I am beginning to believe that...LOL....I can't keep xenia either