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Stunted Anubias

To: "Aquatic-Plants at ActWin_com" <Aquatic-Plants at actwin_com>
Subject: Stunted Anubias
From: Karen Randall <krandall at world_std.com>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 18:59:18 -0400

Michael Rubin wrote:

>.  I've also seen A. nana with
>small, yellowish leaves start to improve dramatically when placed in a
>shadier part of the tank.  In that case the aspect of the plant was the same
>as the former case.  The conditions in the shade were better balanced for
>that plant.  According to Claus I could also have adjusted the water column
>nutrients to effect the same balance and allowed the plant to remain where
>it was.

I'm glad you added the last bit about Claus' comments, because I have had
beautiful Anubias growth in very bright light.  It _tolerates_ shade better
than many plants, but it does not _need_ shade.

Karen

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