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Re: [APD] Aquatic-Plants Digest, Vol 25, Issue 50



Also, there is doubt that the info would be of practical
use, that it will improve the porch, given most folks
porch-purposes.

sh

--- Liz Wilhite <satirica at gmail_com> wrote:

> On 9/18/05, Jerry Baker <jerry at bakerweb_biz> wrote: 
> > 
> > . There is a definitive answer on the minimum
> > light required, or the most PAR per dollar/watt, and
> just about any
> > other topic involving a result that can be measured
> empirically. Just
> > because we don't know the answer yet doesn't mean there
> isn't one.
> 
>  There is a definitive answer for every combination of
> CO2 level, pH, 
> nutrient level and species of plant. That's thousands of
> definitive answers, 
> each equally valid. I've done enough years of research in
> a lab to walk 
> gingerly around the edges of that size problem space.
>  I suspect the real reason the pursuit of the ultimate in
> fine grained 
> knowledge doesn't interest a lot of people is that the
> beauty of a planted 
> tank has almost nothing at all to do with the rate of
> plant growth, having 
> more to do with basic health, fauna, artistry, color and
> texture, 
> preferences of growth habit and design. It's not that no
> one cares, its just 
> that it is not necessary to enjoy the hobby for most
> people.
>  Liz
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