Minimum to keep LR alive ?

[westwind77]

I am breaking down my nano tank, transfered fish to the other tank. I have some LR in the tank I want to keep it live, but I do not want to put into my other tank just yet. What are my minimum requirements to keep it alive? Temp? Heat? Lighting? Flow?
Thanks!

 

[gmann1139]

Originally Posted by westwind77
http:///forum/post/2924026
I am breaking down my nano tank, transfered fish to the other tank. I have some LR in the tank I want to keep it live, but I do not want to put into my other tank just yet. What are my minimum requirements to keep it alive? Temp? Heat? Lighting? Flow?
Thanks!
Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes.
If you're just talking a month or so, as long as its not in a closed container and you put a heater and PH in there, you should be fine.

 

[westwind77]

Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2924033
Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes.
If you're just talking a month or so, as long as its not in a closed container and you put a heater and PH in there, you should be fine.
I would say a month, 2 at max. Heat at 78 or can it be lower? How much light does it really need?

 

[gmann1139]

Originally Posted by westwind77
http:///forum/post/2924049
I would say a month, 2 at max. Heat at 78 or can it be lower? How much light does it really need?
Dunno about the minimum for heat. My heaters are all set at 78.
Ambient lighting should be fine, if its out in the room.

 

[mr_x]

it doesn't need any light actually, but it does need to be heated and the water needs to circulate. gmann is correct- ambient light from the room will be more than enough.
i would ghost feed the tank once a week or so for the month as well. i am not sure how long bacteria can go with what's in the tank currently.