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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 04:37:55 -0500, Dick wrote:
160 watts over 55 gallons is almost 3 watts per gallon. I use 1.5 w/g or lower as the definition of "low light." I don't know what happens when low light plants are exposed to "high light" conditions. Could this be a problem? dick It could be a problem when you tack another zero to the utility bill. |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:02:47 GMT, -ED wrote:
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 04:37:55 -0500, Dick wrote: 160 watts over 55 gallons is almost 3 watts per gallon. I use 1.5 w/g or lower as the definition of "low light." I don't know what happens when low light plants are exposed to "high light" conditions. Could this be a problem? dick It could be a problem when you tack another zero to the utility bill. The news reporters always scream about the price of gasoline. I am more concerned about the cost of natural gas and electricity. I don't drive much anymore. Oh well, you can't take it with you and I can't think of anyone or any organization I want to give it to. Power to the people (and the fish)! g dick |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
*Note: There are two "Koi-Lo's" on the pond and aquaria groups.
"Dick" wrote in message ... On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:02:47 GMT, -ED wrote: It could be a problem when you tack another zero to the utility bill. === Oh well, you can't take it with you and I can't think of anyone or any organization I want to give it to. ======================= Don't forget the ASPCA and other animal shelters and charities........ -- Koi-Lo.... Aquariums since 1952. My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://tinyurl.com/9do58 Rude or obscene messages posted by my impersonator. ~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö ~~~~ }((((({* |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:42:16 -0500, Koi-Lo None wrote:
*Note: There are two "Koi-Lo's" on the pond and aquaria groups. "Dick" wrote in message ... On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:02:47 GMT, -ED wrote: It could be a problem when you tack another zero to the utility bill.. === Oh well, you can't take it with you and I can't think of anyone or any organization I want to give it to. ======================= Don't forget the ASPCA and other animal shelters and charities........ ASPCA and St. Jude's will do for me. -- Save The Planet For Another Day... |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
*Note: There are two "Koi-Lo's" on the pond and aquaria groups.
"-ED" wrote in message news On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 16:42:16 -0500, Koi-Lo None wrote: Don't forget the ASPCA and other animal shelters and charities........ ASPCA and St. Jude's will do for me. =================== Our estate will go to our children when we'e gone. We do donate to Goodwill, Union Rescue Mission and of course St. Judes down in Memphis TN. That's all we can handle right now with my husband semi-retired. -- Koi-Lo.... Frugal ponding since 1995. Aquariums since 1952. My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://tinyurl.com/9do58 Rude or obscene messages posted by my impersonator ~Roy. ~~~~ }((((* ~~~ }{{{{(ö ~~~~ }((((({* |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
Dick wrote in
: My only problem is pruning the excess growth. I hate throwing out perfectly healthy plants. Pruning is part of keeping a plant healthy; without it the plant will look untidy and being to suffer and die back as it chokes itself out. In the wild it is natural for a plant to become damaged for one reason or another. The damage allows the plant to branch and spread. Healthy plants respond to pruning by producing new growth. Growth unchecked is actually unnatural. How much are you pruning? Local aquarium societies often trade plant cuttings amongst themselves. If you are pruning an enormous amount of healthy growth, your LFS may be interested in providing you with a small store credit for your cuttings. 99% of the Java moss we sell comes from customers or from our own display tanks. I can't remember the last time we had to order any in. |
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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? - Excel
Dick wrote in
: 160 watts over 55 gallons is almost 3 watts per gallon. I use 1.5 w/g or lower as the definition of "low light." I don't know what happens when low light plants are exposed to "high light" conditions. Could this be a problem? Yes. Excessive light will damage low light plants and cause algae problems. If your tank is extremely low in macro-nutrients you may not see much algae from excessive light, but the light still may still burn out the chloroplastid cells and shock or just dwarf the plant. Even bright light plants may become overrun with algae if it isn't balanced off with sufficient CO2. Anubias and Madagascan lace (Aponogeton madagascariensis) are prime examples of plants that don't fair well and/or become overrun with algae under very bright direct light. |
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