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What lighting for anubias, java fern and vallis ? (low tech tank)
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I'm just setting up a new cichlid tank and want to add plants. According to Tropica's web site, the three types of plants mentioned above are all fish-proof and should do OK in low light conditions. The tank is 24" high, so I can't have plants that need high lighting due to the depth. I was wondering what lighting level I would need to keep plants. I'm not bothered for huge growth, just healthy plants that don't get covered in algae. Tank specs : 24" cube water will be hard (using crushed coral as substrate) pH aiming for about 8.0 Twice weekly 10% water changes will be done Don't know what else to add. Any advice on how to set up the lighting would be appreciated. The LFS recommended a blue light in addition to the usual white as this brings out the cichlid's colour well. Don't know if these add to the light for the plants, or if they are just for fish decoration. Any advice very welcome. TIA -- Alan Silver |
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What lighting for anubias, java fern and vallis ? (low tech tank)
Alan Silver wrote:
Hello, I'm just setting up a new cichlid tank and want to add plants. According to Tropica's web site, the three types of plants mentioned above are all fish-proof and should do OK in low light conditions. The tank is 24" high, so I can't have plants that need high lighting due to the depth. I was wondering what lighting level I would need to keep plants. I'm not bothered for huge growth, just healthy plants that don't get covered in algae. Anubias and Java fern are better off NOT planted in the substrate. Most people tie them to driftwood, stones, etc. This means they can be raised off the bottom. Tank specs : 24" cube water will be hard (using crushed coral as substrate) pH aiming for about 8.0 Twice weekly 10% water changes will be done Save some work and change 25% or more per week. Don't know what else to add. Any advice on how to set up the lighting would be appreciated. The LFS recommended a blue light in addition to the usual white as this brings out the cichlid's colour well. Don't know if these add to the light for the plants, or if they are just for fish decoration. Blue lights are typically designed for corals or other inverts. Plant bulbs are typically 5000-7000K. Great plants can be had at http://www.ahsupply.com |
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What lighting for anubias, java fern and vallis ? (low tech tank)
Alan Silver wrote:
Hello, I'm just setting up a new cichlid tank and want to add plants. According to Tropica's web site, the three types of plants mentioned above are all fish-proof and should do OK in low light conditions. The tank is 24" high, so I can't have plants that need high lighting due to the depth. I was wondering what lighting level I would need to keep plants. I'm not bothered for huge growth, just healthy plants that don't get covered in algae. Anubias and Java fern are better off NOT planted in the substrate. Most people tie them to driftwood, stones, etc. This means they can be raised off the bottom. Tank specs : 24" cube water will be hard (using crushed coral as substrate) pH aiming for about 8.0 Twice weekly 10% water changes will be done Save some work and change 25% or more per week. Don't know what else to add. Any advice on how to set up the lighting would be appreciated. The LFS recommended a blue light in addition to the usual white as this brings out the cichlid's colour well. Don't know if these add to the light for the plants, or if they are just for fish decoration. Blue lights are typically designed for corals or other inverts. Plant bulbs are typically 5000-7000K. Great plants can be had at http://www.ahsupply.com |
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What lighting for anubias, java fern and vallis ? (low tech tank)
Anubius Does quite well if the ROOTS are plantes in the substrate but
not the rhizome. Marcus http://www.aquatic-store.com/ Co2 tanks on sale Power compact bulbs and MH the lowest on the net Eheim PRO II 2026 $143 Co2 regulator and bubble counter with needle valve $75 FORUM http://aquatic.yupapa.com/phpbb/index.php On Fri, 03 Oct 2003 15:12:59 -0700, Dave Millman wrote: Alan Silver wrote: Hello, I'm just setting up a new cichlid tank and want to add plants. According to Tropica's web site, the three types of plants mentioned above are all fish-proof and should do OK in low light conditions. The tank is 24" high, so I can't have plants that need high lighting due to the depth. I was wondering what lighting level I would need to keep plants. I'm not bothered for huge growth, just healthy plants that don't get covered in algae. Anubias and Java fern are better off NOT planted in the substrate. Most people tie them to driftwood, stones, etc. This means they can be raised off the bottom. Tank specs : 24" cube water will be hard (using crushed coral as substrate) pH aiming for about 8.0 Twice weekly 10% water changes will be done Save some work and change 25% or more per week. Don't know what else to add. Any advice on how to set up the lighting would be appreciated. The LFS recommended a blue light in addition to the usual white as this brings out the cichlid's colour well. Don't know if these add to the light for the plants, or if they are just for fish decoration. Blue lights are typically designed for corals or other inverts. Plant bulbs are typically 5000-7000K. Great plants can be had at http://www.ahsupply.com |
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