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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V2 #606
In a message dated 97-03-24 18:44:44 EST, you write:
<< > From: eworobe at cc_UManitoba.CA
> Subject: Re: Dan Quakenbush
>
> I have always and consistently advocated a 'low-tech' approach to the
> culture of aquarium plants. I have always maintained that equipment such
as
> undergravel heaters, pH controllers, CO2 injection systems, expensive
> 'full spectrum' lights, fancy substrate additives etc are unnecessary. I
> also agree with you that many novices are scared off by the seeming
> difficulty of growing aquatic plants under these conditions, especially
> since they are convinced that they require this equipment in order to
> succeed.
>>
I have to agree. I was {am} a victim of this. It seems like I have the
hardest time getting to grow my plants that actually look good. The
pet store down my street, has the best looking plants growing in his
tank. It's a small shop. Most business is grooming. He has a few
tanks mostly plants some times a batch of angels. A little while back
his light gave out. Goes to home depot buys a shop light, plugs it in
and that's it. Plants grow like crazy for him. Also, does little maint.
on the tanks.
He even has a Madagascar lace growing {though, not for sale}