On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 13:17:25 GMT, "Sam" wrote:


I have a 30 g long tank that has 1-2 wpg light and a yeast bottle that
feeds into the macerator of the waterfall filter. I have one large angel and
one ditch minnow. See image under same subject at
alt.binaries.pictures.gardens (if it ever shows up).

I also have about 30 small plants that, while they are growing, they are
growing slowly. By that I mean one leaf every 6-12 months. I suspect it may
be a combination of lights and temp. My A/C keeps the tank at about 78f.

Do I need a heater?


That temperature should be fine for the plants. More light, maybe.
two watts per gallon will keep the plants alive, four watts per gallon
should make them flourish. A very low fish load is good for the fish,
but doesn't provide much food for the plants, after you get more light
you could try plant food sold for aquariums.


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- Charles
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