Plants

Tennis4you.com · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

I have enjoyed putting live plants in our 55 gallon aquarium. The aquarium
gets no sunlight though and the plants only seem to last 2-3 months.
Luckily we have a 10 gallon tank pretty much right in the sunlight, so I
move them to the smaller tank when they get to looking bad and they spring
right up in 2 weeks or so and then I move them back. But is there any way I
can help keep them alive in the larger tank with no sunlight? Do the lights
that say they help plants grow actually work?

Thank you,

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Scott Baker
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Zëbulon · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 180

"Tennis4you.com" wrote in message @wideopenwest.com...
>I have enjoyed putting live plants in our 55 gallon aquarium. The aquarium
>gets no sunlight though and the plants only seem to last 2-3 months.
>Luckily we have a 10 gallon tank pretty much right in the sunlight, so I
>move them to the smaller tank when they get to looking bad and they spring
>right up in 2 weeks or so and then I move them back. But is there any way
>I can help keep them alive in the larger tank with no sunlight? Do the
>lights that say they help plants grow actually work?
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What kind of lights do you have over your 55g tanks? The ones that come
with the tanks are inadequate to keep most plants alive. I have four 40w
florescent bulbs over each of my two 55g tanks. Some plants do well and
others don't. While the hornwart, Java moss, American vals and elodia (pond
weed) thrive, my Amazon Swords are barely hanging on.

Plants kept in aquariums also need to be fertilized.
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ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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Tristan · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 231

Yea right, 40 watt lights tells a person a hell of a lot.. you
dumbass!

On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:53:51 -0600, Zëbulon
wrote:

>
>"Tennis4you.com" wrote in message
>@wideopenwest.com...
>>I have enjoyed putting live plants in our 55 gallon aquarium. The aquarium
>>gets no sunlight though and the plants only seem to last 2-3 months.
>>Luckily we have a 10 gallon tank pretty much right in the sunlight, so I
>>move them to the smaller tank when they get to looking bad and they spring
>>right up in 2 weeks or so and then I move them back. But is there any way
>>I can help keep them alive in the larger tank with no sunlight? Do the
>>lights that say they help plants grow actually work?
>===========================
>What kind of lights do you have over your 55g tanks? The ones that come
>with the tanks are inadequate to keep most plants alive. I have four 40w
>florescent bulbs over each of my two 55g tanks. Some plants do well and
>others don't. While the hornwart, Java moss, American vals and elodia (pond
>weed) thrive, my Amazon Swords are barely hanging on.
>
>Plants kept in aquariums also need to be fertilized.

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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

Tennis4you.com · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

What kind of fertilizer do you use? Right now I am using (2) 18" lights
that said they "promote" plant growth from the pet store. Personally, I do
not think they help at all. "PowerGlo" or something like that. They
obviosuly do not help. They are only a few months old. I have never
fertilizer.

--
Scott Baker
Website - http://www.tennis4you.com
Tennis Forum - http://tennis4you.com/phpBB2
"Zëbulon" wrote in message $0$9327$8f2e0ebb@news.shared-secrets.com...
>
> "Tennis4you.com" wrote in message
> @wideopenwest.com...
>>I have enjoyed putting live plants in our 55 gallon aquarium. The
>>aquarium gets no sunlight though and the plants only seem to last 2-3
>>months. Luckily we have a 10 gallon tank pretty much right in the
>>sunlight, so I move them to the smaller tank when they get to looking bad
>>and they spring right up in 2 weeks or so and then I move them back. But
>>is there any way I can help keep them alive in the larger tank with no
>>sunlight? Do the lights that say they help plants grow actually work?
> ===========================
> What kind of lights do you have over your 55g tanks? The ones that come
> with the tanks are inadequate to keep most plants alive. I have four 40w
> florescent bulbs over each of my two 55g tanks. Some plants do well and
> others don't. While the hornwart, Java moss, American vals and elodia
> (pond weed) thrive, my Amazon Swords are barely hanging on.
>
> Plants kept in aquariums also need to be fertilized.
> --
> ZB....
> Frugal ponding since 1995.
> rec.ponder since late 1996.
> My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
> http://tinyurl.com/9do58
> ~~~~ } ~~~ } ~~~~ }
>
>
>
>

Zëbulon · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 180

"Tennis4you.com" wrote in message @wideopenwest.com...
> What kind of fertilizer do you use?

Right now I use the Flourish Products from Foster & Smith. I'm also
experimenting with houseplant fertilizers which are a fraction of the price.
So far I see no difference even though the Houseplant fertilizer contains
nitrogen which does not cause an ammonia or algae spike.

Right now I am using (2) 18" lights
> that said they "promote" plant growth from the pet store. Personally, I
> do not think they help at all.

Two 18" bulbs are much too small for a 55g tank. The plants are starving in
the dim light.

"PowerGlo" or something like that. They
> obviosuly do not help. They are only a few months old. I have never
> fertilizer.

You really need much better lighting on your tanks. I'm sure someone will
come along and recommend something for you. All I can suggest is much more
watts per gallon no matter what you choose. I have two strip fixtures on
top of each of my tanks. Not very attractive but they work well.
--
ZB....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
~~~~ } ~~~ } ~~~~ }

Zëbulon · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 180

"Tristan" wrote in message @4ax.com...
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>

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There is help at the VA for you. Paranoia is treatable as is schizophrenia.
You will have peace of mind again once you stop obsessing over the disabled
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is Ed or Carol or Gail and that they're all out to GET YOU for trashing
rec.ponds. Now call the hospital for an appointment.

These people will help you.

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215 Perry Hill Rd
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(334) 272-4670
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