Carl,
Some of them which I know of:
- Nanas
java ferns
sagittaria subbulata
crypts
java moss
vals
Carl,
Some of them which I know of:
- Nanas
java ferns
sagittaria subbulata
crypts
java moss
vals
Zulkifli
Carl,
The trick is lower light and slower growth. Pick plants that do not demand 4W/G and be patient, as it will take longer for them to fill in and mature. I like Zul's list, but I have not done as well with Vals in low light. Don't know why.
Wright
01 760 872-3995
805 Valley West Circle
Bishop, CA 93514 USA
Thanks. I intend to use only 9 - 11 watt PL light, those clip on type.
But the key is no CO2. I wonder if Taiwan Moss will grow under this conditions.
There may be excess CO2 in some rare soda springs, but most aquatic plants live in water that has an equilibrium of CO2 with the atmosphere. [Many mosses get more by growing emersed, of course, in damp places.]
Injecting CO2 into an aquarium is potentially upsetting to the natural way of things, so isn't as mandatory, I suspect, as some seem to think. YMMV. I have grown lush plants both with and without CO2. The difference is measurable, but not really dramatic.
IMHO, it only becomes essential when you are pushing very high light and adding nutrients to get rapid growth. Failure to add CO2, then, is a recipe for algae blooms.
Wright
01 760 872-3995
805 Valley West Circle
Bishop, CA 93514 USA
Reduce surface disturbance and more CO2 will remain in the water. If you have soft water the CO2 levels will be more than in hard alkaline water.
Good plants are:
Anubias
Hygrophilia
Vallis
Crypts
Java Fern + moss
Use a fine sand substrate instead of gravel. It should be only about 3 to 4 cm deep.
Works for me...
tt4n
Hi carlfsk,
I'd like to add to the list:
crinium Thianum and water pennywort.
However, I have them in a tank next to the window that has no direct sunlight throughout the day, except maybe a few days throughout the year. The pennyworts has been spreading profusely, and some leaves have grown emerged. No CO2. :wink:
cheers,
nelson
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