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tall background plants
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA |
Starfish wrote:
Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA The val you posted about earlier should do the trick if you put it in a planter with fine gravel for the roots. It does need moderate light. Anacharis (Elodea densa) is the classic plant for cooler GF tanks and can be grown as bunches held together by lead weights. It also would help to know your tank temp since it's GF and how bright the lighting is. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
At the moment, the temp is sitting on23 degrees c and i have 1 4ft sylvania
growlux 36w light. tank is 72"x24"x28" "Elaine T" wrote in message ... Starfish wrote: Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA The val you posted about earlier should do the trick if you put it in a planter with fine gravel for the roots. It does need moderate light. Anacharis (Elodea densa) is the classic plant for cooler GF tanks and can be grown as bunches held together by lead weights. It also would help to know your tank temp since it's GF and how bright the lighting is. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
i will have a very fine scattering of coarse sand/extremely fine gravel on
the bottom "Elaine T" wrote in message ... Starfish wrote: Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA The val you posted about earlier should do the trick if you put it in a planter with fine gravel for the roots. It does need moderate light. Anacharis (Elodea densa) is the classic plant for cooler GF tanks and can be grown as bunches held together by lead weights. It also would help to know your tank temp since it's GF and how bright the lighting is. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
Starfish wrote:
At the moment, the temp is sitting on23 degrees c and i have 1 4ft sylvania growlux 36w light. tank is 72"x24"x28" Honestly, go for plastic or silk plans. Temps are fine, but you have nowhere near the light for aquatic plants. They'll just turn brown and melt. The general rule of thumb for planted tanks is 1-2 watts of fluorescent light per gallon - five 40 watt tubes would be the bare minimum for your tank. If I had tank that size, I'd actually use a metal halide pendant. Plus, with a deep tank like yours, 1 watt per gallon would only grow low light plants because the light can't get to the bottom very well. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
ok...with metal hallide, how strong?
"Elaine T" wrote in message t... Starfish wrote: At the moment, the temp is sitting on23 degrees c and i have 1 4ft sylvania growlux 36w light. tank is 72"x24"x28" Honestly, go for plastic or silk plans. Temps are fine, but you have nowhere near the light for aquatic plants. They'll just turn brown and melt. The general rule of thumb for planted tanks is 1-2 watts of fluorescent light per gallon - five 40 watt tubes would be the bare minimum for your tank. If I had tank that size, I'd actually use a metal halide pendant. Plus, with a deep tank like yours, 1 watt per gallon would only grow low light plants because the light can't get to the bottom very well. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
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"Starfish" wrote: Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA If you get your WPG up to around 2...I've had great results with moneywort (bacopa moneri sp?) in my planted GF tank. Leaves are thick and tough and it roots very well. Same is true for all bacopas. They are also much more attractive than some of the more "weedy" looking stem plants IMO. Compared to most stem plants they are not fast growers but they bush nicely when pruned and the cuttings take very well. They are also extremely hardy and will tolerate adverse conditions. In less than ideal enviroments they won't grow much but they usually won't die either. When their needs are met they can actually grow fairly quickly and will have a beautiful bright lime green color. |
Starfish wrote:
ok...with metal hallide, how strong? Honestly, I've never tried to light a tank that big. Wish I had the space or money to try. *grin* Hopefully someone else who has actual experience will answer. My best guess from reading around is 2 175 watt bulbs spaced about 3 feet apart. MH lighting is pricey, but very beautiful. You get the most amazing sunlight ripples in the tank. If you're handy, here's an a very cool lighting effect for a 200g tank. http://www.thecichlidgallery.com/mynewstuff_02.htm The 4 bulbs pictured seems too low to me, but if you did something similar with 1-2 watts per gallon of compact fluorescent or VHO lighting you could grow mid light plants. But hopefully someone who actually has a 200g planted tank will come to my rescue...hint, hint! Another thing - if you go to planted tank style light, you're going to need more plants than just background ones to soak up nutrients. Othewise you'll be cleaning algae nonstop. Even easy plants like java moss, hornwort or anacharis will do the trick and your goldies will appreciate the snack. "Elaine T" wrote in message t... Starfish wrote: At the moment, the temp is sitting on23 degrees c and i have 1 4ft sylvania growlux 36w light. tank is 72"x24"x28" Honestly, go for plastic or silk plans. Temps are fine, but you have nowhere near the light for aquatic plants. They'll just turn brown and melt. The general rule of thumb for planted tanks is 1-2 watts of fluorescent light per gallon - five 40 watt tubes would be the bare minimum for your tank. If I had tank that size, I'd actually use a metal halide pendant. Plus, with a deep tank like yours, 1 watt per gallon would only grow low light plants because the light can't get to the bottom very well. -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ -- __ Elaine T __ __' http://eethomp.com/fish.html '__ |
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Starfish wrote: Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA Cryptocoryne balansae. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
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... Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me what good tall background plant would be that doesnt really require co2 or gravel (or can be planted in rectangular planters) Its for a GF tank, so it can't be too flimsy and has to grow relitively fast! hope someone can lead me into the right direction TIA Pennywort. Looks nice in tall hex tanks. -- www.NetMax.tk |
Hornwort. It grows faster than anything I've seen (on 1.6 WPG!), it gives
out chemicals that kill algae, it's a nitrate/nutrient sponge, it can easily grow over 2' tall, and it does not need to be rooted. In fact, if rooted, it just anchors itself and continues to draw nutrients from the water. It looks like Cambomba (sp?), but is about 1,000,000 times easier to keep. It's also very hardy to different temperatures, pHs, and kHs. It's truly a wonder plant! Tony |
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