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That's what this person is asking for(improving growth).

So that would be the best place to start. But they are not really
wanting to get into CO2, SeaChem's Excel is a good alternative as well.
Increased fish feeding will supply enough Nitrogen for a non CO2 tank.
The poster also has course gravel. I suggested to change that if
possible.


The Seachem Excel seems like a good place to start. I don't know how
expensive it is but I'm going to look into it this week. I've got a 55g
with a 40w bulb (4' bulb), certainly low light. I've got a bronze crypt
(Wendtii) that is doing nicely, a new huge java fern that hasn't grown much
but its leaves are propagating roots and I do see two new shoots coming up.
Java moss is growing well, too. Some misc other plants are kind of static.
I did just get 10 giant vals through the mail but they are not doing as
well...just hanging in there for now.

thanks!
dwhite