Thanks! Let's see if I can revive any of the "dead" ones.

Nikki


Those were nice plants, that's for sure... If you're up for
experiments, here's one you can try (with regards to reviving your
'dead' plants):

All of my tanks are coldwater, getting as cold as 16 degrees Celcius in
the winter. In the summer, they get as warm as 23-25 degrees C. When
the water cools in winter, I usually experience a slowdown in plant
growth. If I want to get things going again, I've left the tank in the
dark for a week, then bring on the lights, and turn on a heater. Dose
with fertilizers, and I'll have some pretty spectacular growth.

This winter I left things dormant, but the year before I heated the
water to 19 degrees throughout the winter.

I don't know if it's the light/dark period, the increase in temp. or a
combination, but it seems to work for Egeria, Cabomba, and some Vals...

YMMV,

RAS


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