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	Lighting too HIGH for anubias...?
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	I know these plants grow well in low lighting, but is there such a thing as lighting that's too high for anubias to thrive? I have 2.4 WPG on my tank and I'm planning on replanting with a few larger anubias plants and I'm wondering if my lighting and pressurized CO2 will benefit them or hurt them. Thanks! -Rich *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	IME they will definitely benefit from a little higher lighting as long as there are good levels of CO2 and other nutrients. Mine has grown really fast(for an anubias nana) with 2 wpg and CO2. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	I have 2 types of anubias under 4wpg with co2. They are definitely not dying and 1 is growing quite fast under these conditions. It's more than doubled it's leaves in the past 2 weeks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	thanks matty and sham. sham - what types of anubias are you growing? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Like most low light plants they don't NEED a lot of light but they do appreciate it. Usually the problem most people face with Anubias and bright light is algae, BBA and the green spotty stuff. This can be avoided by high levels of Co2 and good nutrient control. Some shading would also help avoid this. The above would speed up their growth quite a bit, depending on the species should get at least one leaf a week. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	I have barteri angustifolia and nana. The nana is not shaded at all, sitting right next to the co2, and has taken over a 12" piece of driftwood. The angustifolia is growing in the crack of a cave under a large amazon sword.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Thanks everyone - you've made me feel better *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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