On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:10:30 UTC, "t"
wrote:

I have recently setup a 125 gal tank I'd had in storage for quite a while...
I'm putting in more generic lighting
and will get about 1 to 1.5 watts per gallon.

I'd like to plant the tank for some of the healthier properties of having
live plants in an aquarium provide. What species of plants could live in
such a low-light environment? Here are a few of the species that I THINK
might work. Can I get your input?

Here are reactions concerning a few species that I had with similar
lighting--


cryptocoryne wendtii
Grew fine, and will grow with less light.
C. pontideriifolia grew and got pretty large. I think it prefers low
light.

hygrophilia polysperma
I wouldn't try this without stronger light.
However, water sprite will grow in these conditions, just fitting its
growing speed to the
amount of light.

Java fern
In my book, the ultimate perfect plant for poor conditions. Just grows
steadily & uses what resources it can get. Propagates itself nicely. Old
leaves need trimming as they get ugly.

Java moss
Like java fern only more indestructible.



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