Thanks for the response. I will look for Java Fern. Havent tried it.
Anacharis is about the only thing I have that does grow, but even it is a
bit scrawny. Unfortunately the little standard hoods (All Glass I think)
are only about 2/3 W/gal, single tube
Bill

"js1" wrote in message
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On 2005-01-27, humBill wrote:
I am concerned about my nitrate levels. I believe I practice good tank
maintenace. My fish levels are not low, but I don't believe they are
excessive. I don't have the plants, extra lights or knowledge to have
had
much success with plants. Can anyone offer some inexpensive suggestions
for
that. OR, can anyone tell me if relatively inexpensive filter additives
such
as: ammo lock - zeolite - nitrazorb - purigen, etc. will help to any
significance and not be detrimental in other ways.


http://honors.montana.edu/~weif/firsttank/filters.phtml

You may want to try some java fern or anacharis. Neither require much
light. Once anacharis gets use to the water, it'll grow out of control
with very little effort. If you have 1W/gal you should be good to go.


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