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Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002	Some of you may know I am setting up a lowlight setup. I am pretty well into the project and am looking for some good low lights to complete the setup. The tank is a 29 gallon, and I might be adding a DIY CO2 setup soon. So far I have an Ozelot Sword (Echinodorus 'Ozelot'), A sword plant I am not sure of , and some dwarf sag. I am thinking of moving the sword, but I don't have a tank with enough lighting for it. Anyway, I was wondering what low-lights you guys recomend. Right now I am looking for something colorful, similar to Telanthera roseafolia, but low light. Thanks in advance
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Red temple plant doesn't need much more than 2wpg to grow....however I wouldnt' suggest a CO2 unit on a tank that's too low of light. There's just no need for it because the plants won't be able to use it, whereas the algae will . ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I know java ferns don't need much light, and I don't think crypts do either. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	I don't want to disagree with Dabel as she's the best, but in my 29 gal tank with 1 wpg of light, CO2 made a HUGE difference. Especially with fast growing plants. And helps reduce algae also. For $10. or less, you can DIY the CO2 and see if it works for you or not.. The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Really there is nothing colorful that will grow with less then 2 wpg. Those that will grow will probably grow out green leaves instead of red which defeats the purpose ! Ludwigia Repens may do ok and will get a reddish tint depending on light. Sunset Hygro also, but if not enough light the leaves will turn green. Some crypts have a nice reddish color. You can always play with different shades of green and contrasting leaf types and shapes to give a more interesting look. 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 11:43
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Alternanthera reinekii (Babel already mentioned it, Red Temple is a common name) does surprisingly well, and stays fairly pink, at least underneath, in low light. The othergood bet is a red dwarf lotus - I've never seen these go green in low light, they just stay small. And don't forget the lovely, contrasting brown shades afforded by numerous crypt species! -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43


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