Just waiting on a few parts [bulkheads] to put together my DIY CO2 system,
so within the next few days i should have some co2 and beat out that algae
{red} i can see starting to grow.

"LeighMo" wrote in message
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One is indeed a val, or tape grass. My big val plant has a runner that I
can
actually see going from the middle of the plant into the ground. this
unusual?

No. That's perfectly normal.

another question I have, I have a small cutting from a runner of a val,
it
has been planted in my tank for a month or so and isn't going too much
taller, I pulled it up the other day and it has a runner growing, is it
best to leave it planted or bring it near the top and let it float? and
hence get more light. 29g 110w PC ,

I would just leave it. It takes Vals awhile to get established, then they
grow
like crazy. They like to be rooted.

And you have plenty of light for Vals, with 3.8 wpg. Vals don't need CO2
injection as much as other plants, but you should definitely add it as
soon as
possible. With that much light and no CO2 injection, you're asking for an
algae problem.

And I hope you have some fast-growing stem plants, in addition to the
Vals!



Leigh

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