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I have a DEEP 42" High tank that I would like to plant with North American
Pond Plants. I understand the 2 - 4 watt per gallon rules for standard height tanks. This one is 1000 gallons, I cannot even dream of providing 4,000 watts of light. I think my biggest concern is getting light to this depth. I would like to plant some of the following: Dwarf Lily (Several Colors) Hornwort - Pennywort - Moneywort Anacharis Red Foxtail Diandra Cabomba Java Moss Hairgrass Some of these because they Are North American Species and some because of the similarity to US Plants. Any Objections or Alternate suggestions appreciated! Tank has a riverbottom stone substrate. Will I have to grow in pots, or will the rock support root growth? Any idea's what I will need to support plant life in this tank? THANKS JOhn |
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I would like to plant some of the following:
Dwarf Lily (Several Colors) Hornwort - Pennywort - Moneywort Anacharis Red Foxtail Diandra Cabomba Java Moss Hairgrass Some of these because they Are North American Species and some because of the similarity to US Plants.Tank has a riverbottom stone substrate. Will I have to grow in pots, or will the rock support root growth? Any idea's what I will need to support plant life in this tank? THANKS JOhn A bank of powercompacts from A&H supply would do well, I'd say 8x 96 watts would do and add 2x96 watt sideways in the middle. 960 watts with good relfectors and and large area coming from above will be enough. If you add CO2, this lowers the amount of the light you need for adequate growth as well. CO2 will be cheaper than the electric cost/initial set up for more light also. You will need to grow them in pots, river stone is much too large, 2-3mm sand is what's needed. Don't underestimate the reflectors and 96 w/pc bulbs, they are enough to light the tank. Other wise 2 x 400 w, MH's or 4x 250 w MH'swill do the trick also. Regards, Tom Barr |
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